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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Look out black widows, brown widows are here to stay. Related to black widows but not as venomous, brown widows are more aggressive and often attack black widows. Read on to learn more about brown widows, how to identify them, and how to get rid of them. Brown Widow Identification Like most other spiders, brown
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If you’re afraid of spiders, tarantulas probably top your list. However, in Utah, you may never see a tarantula around your home because they are reclusive and prefer to stay in their native desert habitat. While tarantulas look scary, they are harmless to humans and (like most wild animals) won’t bite unless they feel threatened.
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Ticks are found across the US in the summer months, and they often carry diseases that can make people very sick. The best way to prevent tick-borne disease is to avoid areas with ticks during tick season, but that is not always possible. In this post, we’ll explain how to prevent tick bites and what
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During the fall, plants prepare for dormancy by shedding their leaves and storing energy in their roots. While it’s tempting to take a break from yard care during this time, you should instead be preparing for the winter season. Proper planning now will allow your yard to flourish in the spring. Refer to the following
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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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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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