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A small tick clings to a person's fingertip in the foreground, while their beloved pet, a white dog, lounges on the grass in the blurred background.
What to Do When Your Pet Has Ticks

If you live around the woods, tall grasses, or swaths of brush, you’ve likely had a couple (or more) run-ins with ticks—one of nature’s most notorious bloodsuckers. Ticks, on top of their generally unsettling nature and appearance, can pose troublesome as carriers of various diseases, most notably Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and ehrlichiosis. […]

A group of ants crawls on and around a sugar-coated spoon. Breadcrumbs are scattered on the white surface, with a glass container of sugar visible in the background—a classic scene calling for some DIY pest control solutions.
Why DIY Pest Control Doesn’t Work

No matter where you’re from, you’ve almost certainly experienced some sort of pest finding its way into your home or business. Whether you’re dealing with spiders, ants, rodents, or one of the many other common indoor invaders, it seems almost impossible to keep them from finding their way inside. Even worse, once they make it […]

Close-up of termites crawling through a piece of decaying wood during termite season. The image shows numerous brownish termites clustered inside a wooden structure, highlighting the need to know about wood damage caused by these insects.
Termite Season: What You Need to Know

While termite season doesn’t necessarily have a beginning or end, homeowners often notice the warning signs of termite issues as the weather warms up in March and April. Whether you’ve historically had issues with termites, or you’re noticing discarded swarmer wings and other tell-tale signs of these wood-munching menaces zoning in on your living space […]

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Pests That Cause Massive Property Damage

Spring is coming. Soon, the world around us will begin to bloom. Storms will roll in on dark thunderclouds, and the colors of the world around us will once again become bright and vibrant. If you’re looking forward to warmer weather, you’re not alone. Pests will be gearing up for their favorite season as well. […]

Two termites with brown bodies are crawling on a wooden surface, highlighting the need for pest control. The background is blurred, drawing focus to the insects.
Can You Get Termites in Winter?

Winter is a fascinating time of year in the pest world. The chilly temperatures and dry weather force many pests to either hibernate or die off. But for some pests, the cold weather is less of a full stop to their activity and more of a temporary slowdown. One of the many pests that do […]

A group of ants is clustered at the corner of a tiled floor, near the grout line where two walls and the floor meet. The tiles are light brown, and the ants are small and black, concentrated in one area.
The Best Ways To Keep Pests Out of Your Home

We’ve all been there. After a long day of work, you’re able to somehow unlock your door while being weighed down by all the grocery bags you managed to carry in one trip, despite the strain on your wrists. You finally find relief once you drop everything from the day on your countertop, then you […]

Close-up image of several bed bugs and their eggs clustered together. The reddish-brown bugs are surrounded by small, oval, translucent white eggs. The scene appears to be magnified to show details of the insects and eggs.
The Worst Bedbug Infestation a Pest Tech Has Ever Seen

We sat down with Eric Boam, one of PURCOR Pest Solutions’ veteran pest control technicians, to ask him about his experiences working in the field. During this interview, he told us about the worst call he’s ever had to take: an overwhelming bedbug infestation that had taken over an entire apartment. Read on to learn […]

A close-up of a mosquito perched on white snow, highlighting the need for pest control in winter's stark, blurred backdrop.
Do You Need Pest Control in the Winter?

Summer may be over, but don’t be too eager to take a break from pest control. While freezing temperatures may take care of irritating mosquitoes and other pests that put a damper on your outdoor fun, winter won’t solve pest problems. In fact, winter weather can make your pest issues worse. So, do you need […]

Close-up of termites on a piece of wood. The image shows a mix of light-colored worker termites and darker soldier termites with reddish-brown heads, illustrating the need for effective pest control. The termites are spread across different sections of the wood surface.
How to Deal With Termites in the Winter

Infestations at any time of the year are a surprise and burden. However, as many animals and insects slow down or hibernate, we often don’t expect to have to be dealing with the same problems. That said, for one of the worst home invaders—termites—there are no holiday breaks. Protect your home or business and learn […]

A roof rat cautiously navigates a wooden beam in a building with a concrete ceiling. Wires cling to the beam, and a green string dangles down. The industrial environment feels unfinished and slightly dangerous.
What are Roof Rats and Why are They Dangerous?

When we think of pest control, we often think of visible infestations. However, one of the biggest threats to your home may be happening just above your head. Don’t let your home or business fall prey—learn more about roof rats, how to prevent them, and what to do in the event of an infestation. What are roof rats? Roof rats […]