Chesterfield, also known as the Gumbo Flats, is a city located in the suburb of St Louis. This city derived its name, Gumbo Flats, from the consistency of its soil. This city is on the floodplains of the Missouri River. There are a lot of attraction spots here in the city of Chesterfield. There are …
During the autumn months we may notice an increase in invaders in our homes. No, not the Space Invaders video game from the 1980’s but actual pests that invade our homes. Let’s examine what fall invaders are and some commonsense tips to help prevent them from taking over. Fall Invaders Every fall you may notice …
Spiders are fascinating creatures that are present all around us in thousands of varieties. All of them behave and look different according to the species they belong to. While almost all species of spiders look somewhat creepy, there are some species that can cause serious bodily harm to humans. If you are seeing spiders around …
Pests like termites, ants, spiders, cockroaches, and so on can be a big nuisance. They not only spread infections but also damage your property when they get inside your house. Calling pest control services might be one of the best ways to tackle a pest infestation. However, before you book pest control services, you can …
Ants are social insects that are very common in different ecosystems throughout the world. There are more than 450 different species present in North America alone. In human dwellings and environments, ants are one of the most common kinds of pests present. They build their nests adjacent to foundation walls, under boards, stones, concrete slabs, …
Pest infestations can come as a surprise to not only homeowners but business owners as well. Once pests have settled in your place of business, they can become a real nuisance. A pest infestation can physically damage your inventory as well as your structure. A study showed that businesses often spend more than $20 billion …
St. Peters MO, is a city in Missouri, United States. According to a 2010 census, the population of the city is estimated to be around 52,575. The city has many fun and beautiful attractions, including an 18-hole golf course, Veterans Memorials, a kids’ camp, an arts center, a world-class Rec-Plex recreation and fitness center, 1000 …
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Spiders are very unsettling. Even though only a few spider species bite, and most of these bites are relatively harmless, arachnophobia (fear of spiders) is one of the most common phobias in the United States. So, more than likely, someone in your household or some of your guests are arachnophobes. But before you call us …
In a nutshell, standing water usually attracts mosquitoes to your yard, and the air your family exhales usually induces mosquitoes to bite them. Mosquitoes can detect a favorable yard, or favorable biting target, from up to fifty yards away. So, if there are mosquitoes anywhere in the neighborhood, these pests will probably soon be at …
The city of Wentzville is located approximately forty miles northwest of St. Louis in St. Charles County, Missouri. The city has lots in store for visitors irrespective of whether they are spending several days there or just making a pit stop while traveling. It has also emerged as a convenient place for travelers to shop …
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There are millions of ant species in the world, and about 150 of them are active in Missouri. Most ants live in huge colonies with as many as 4,000 other ants. These hearty insects are difficult to eradicate. They carry up to twenty times their body weight and live up to two months. And, since …
Scientists estimate there are over 30 million insect species on earth. Most of them are as of yet unidentified. Like other living things, insects have some distinctive physical characteristics. They also have different ways of surviving and communicating. Insects are often fun to study from afar. But when they get too close, that’s another matter. …
With spring comes the time of the year for flowers to bloom, short sleeves, and warm weather. However, several nasty pests also return along with spring. As the seasons shift, the temperature increases along with the moisture in the air. Because of this, the creatures that were lying dormant emerge from their slumber, homeless, hungry, …
A majority of ant species present inside people’s homes don’t do any real damage. However, it can get really annoying when ants start roaming around inside the house, and that annoyance can quickly turn into a nuisance. Moreover, ants in the kitchen can also spread several unwanted bacteria. Even though they are small in size, …
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Mosquitoes often act as the carriers of several harmful diseases. They can cause diseases such as encephalitis, dengue, yellow fever, and malaria in humans, while it can lead to heartworm in dogs. A majority of diseases spread by mosquitoes, with the exception of canine heartworm and encephalitis, have been eliminated from the US fairly well. …
Contrary to popular myth, Missouri winters usually do not kill insects. Only sustained, extreme cold can do that. However, the temperature does drop enough for them to become dormant. When the weather warms up in spring, insects become active again. And, after their long sleeps, they are on the hunt for food sources. A preventative …
The Show Me State’s natural beauty does not just attract people. It also attracts various kinds of bugs. Or, maybe the people attract the insects. It’s difficult to tell. If they infest your home or place of business, these bugs could affect your lifestyle and/or your livelihood. Getting rid of them requires a tailored approach which does not …
Depending on the species, most female cockroaches produce between six and fourteen egg capsules during their lifetimes. Each capsule has about sixteen eggs. So, each female cockroach lays about one hundred twenty eight eggs. The four most common roach species in Missouri are examined below. Cockroaches are perhaps the most unwelcome pests. These bugs carry …
What are Gnats? Gnats are tiny flying insects attracted to moisture and sweet smells. They’re also a nuisance and very unhygienic. Once you have gnats, they will increase in numbers quickly because gnats lay eggs in moist areas of your home and on overripe or rotted fruit. Therefore, it is imperative to get rid of …
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Enter a search phrase like “pest control near me” and dozens of results will pop up on your screen. How can you distinguish one professional from another? User reviews are often very insightful. But there is no way to tell if the reviewer actually used that company or not. So, Google Reviews provides important insight, …
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Weather has a direct effect on insect activity. That’s even true in Missouri, where the climate can be extreme. A few very hot or very cold days cause most people to complain. But these days could be deadly to insects. That includes the “bad” ones and the “good” ones. For the most part, however, insects …
Seasonal cues trigger stink bugs to search for winter quarters; the shorter days and falling temps send them looking for cover. Stink bugs don’t look for shelter in mulch or under tree bark, they want in your house for the winter, coming in through cracks and crevices. Researchers once found over 4,000 in a bread …
People have some basic needs for survival, including food and shelter. Insects have those same needs, albeit on a much smaller scale. A few breadcrumbs can feed a colony of ants and spiders are perfectly happy in under those shelves in the back of your storage room. So, it’s little wonder that pests make their …
The Show Me State is already one of the worst states in the Union for the West Nile virus. Scientists predict that the problem will become even worse in coming years, mostly due to climate change. Still, the chances of contracting something extremely dangerous, like West Nile or Zika, are quite remote. However, the chances …
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Some of the bugs on this top five list are potentially harmful to pets or people. Others destroy property, at least to some extent. All of them are annoying. Since there are over ten quintillion (10,000,000,000,000,000,000) bugs on earth, the balance of nature will not be undone if you get rid of the few in …
A serious termite infestation could cost thousands of dollars. Typically, homeowners’ insurance does not cover such losses. Therefore, vigilance is extremely important. If you see any of these warning signs, contact us immediately. It could be a false alarm. If that’s the case, we will tell you. However, the warning sign could also indicate a …
In the spring, the quest for shelter usually drives ants indoors. Come summer, they are normally looking for food. That bit of knowledge should help you keep ants out of your house this summer, or at least limit their numbers. If they do not find what they are looking for straightaway, they normally will go …
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During the winter, many insects, rodents, and other pests are dormant, even if the weather is relatively mild. Once spring comes around, they wake up and look for new food sources. That could mean your home or your business. At All Solutions Pest Control, we take steps to prevent pest infestations. For example, we usually …
During the winter, when nature seems to have shut down for a few months, it can be easy to forget about the need for pest control. We don’t see flies, gnats, spiders, and wasps during winter, and it’s easy to forget about the pests that are quietly multiplying in the dark, damp corners of our …