Aphids are tiny insects that can multiply very quickly and wreak havoc on a garden. They target a variety of plants (rosebushes, dahlias, fruit trees, vegetables, etc.) and come back every year. If you cultivate a garden, chances are you’ve had problems with aphids in the past. While commercial control methods are often the most
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Do you have unwelcomed guests—like spiders—starting to move into your home? If you let them stay, they may never leave. Read our guide to 8 common spiders in Utah to learn how to keep the creepy crawlies out of your home. Black Widows Black Widows are easily identified by the red hourglass on their underside.
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Many homeowners along the Wasatch front deal with a variety of household pests on a regular basis—black widows and other spiders, boxelder bugs, ants, wasps, and yellow jackets, for example. And while pest infestation may seem like a natural part of homeownership here in Utah, the good news is there are a variety of ways
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Are you worried that you may have been bitten by a hobo spider? If you live in Utah, you have probably heard that hobo spiders are dangerous and aggressive—that one bite can cause serious skin lesions and nausea. However, recent research suggests that hobo spiders are not as dangerous as they seem. Hobo Spider Behavior
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Nothing is more frustrating than a colony of ants moving into your home. Some ant species are more difficult to get rid of than others, and each requires a different treatment process, so it’s no surprise that ants can seem unstoppable when they invade your home. Read on to learn how to identify common ants
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Rodents love to invade homes when it’s cold outside because houses are the perfect source of shelter, warmth, and food. Read on to learn about typical rodent behavior, the signs of an infestation, and how to prevent/get rid of rodents. Skip to a Section: Rodent Identification, Behavior, and Lifecycle Signs of Rodents in Your Home
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Most people think they can take a break from yard maintenance during the winter. This is true to an extent, but there are a few things you should be doing to keep your yard in good repair in winter. Read on to learn some of the best lawn, tree, and pest tips for maintaining your
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Boxelder bugs are a nuisance throughout the spring and summer. As temperatures decrease in the fall, boxelder bugs start moving into homes to hibernate—becoming even more of an annoyance. The good news is you can prevent boxelder bugs from entering your home this fall with a few simple steps described in this post. Boxelder Bug
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Mosquitoes are one of the most irritating pests, but they’re also one of the deadliest. Some species of mosquito carry potentially dangerous diseases like dengue fever, malaria, West Nile virus, and zika virus that spread through their bites. While many of these diseases are not a problem in Utah, you’ll probably still want to know
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Are tiny red bugs taking over your home? Clover mites (or lawn mites) are invading homes in full force this year, and they can be hard to get rid of. Learn how to repel these little pests in this post. Introduction to Clover Mites (Lawn Mites) Clover mites are pesky little arachnids that invade in
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