Mike’s Pest Blog
Household Foggers -Friend of Foe?
It is common when an insect problem is discovered to run to the store and grab a “bug bomb.” Let us think about this and [...]
Love is in the Air
The month of February is considered the month of love, and rightly so with Valentine's Day celebrating togetherness and bonding relationships. What about animals? Do [...]
Just How Tough is a Cockroach?
One of the most resilient insects in the world is the cockroach. Why would that be? What makes them such survivors? The purpose of this [...]
Happy Groundhog Day!
The first official Groundhog Day in the United States took place February 2, 1887. Why February 2nd? The ancient Celts celebrated a pagan holiday called [...]
Coyote Breeding Season
January brings us a new year along with another coyote breeding season. While official breeding season does not typically start until February, males are looking [...]
In Search of the Rogue Rat
I know that the title sounds like a movie title, but it is far from fiction. In our area, rogue rats are normally of the [...]
Top 5 Myths About Bed bugs
Did you know that the best ally of bed bugs is fear? It’s true! Fear causes panic and anxiety. Those emotional responses can cause folks [...]
Hibernation and Torpor
During the winter months, several animals experience a deep sleep in which they conserve energy just waiting for the warmer temperatures that are experienced in [...]
Holiday Wishes for a Great New Year!
Pest Assassins has been blessed with great customers, relationships and friends in 2023. Thank you all for your loyalty and your business. 2024 will have [...]
Origin of the Christmas Wasp
Before there were beautiful stories of Santa and Christmas, there were darker tales told at Christmas time. One tale that originated in the early 1600’s [...]