Spring cleaning tips to prevent pests Spring cleaning is an age-old tradition. Long ago, it was necessary to rid homes of soot and grime that accumulated over winter – just think of all the wood and coal burning required back then to keep a home warm. Plus all the sooty...

Heard a bump in the night? It may be attic critters.    Here’s what to do. If you hear a strange noise at night, pay attention. It may not be your imagination. Consider what happened to an affluent homeowner we heard about: She believed claims of strange noises at night...

  Rats are on the move this fall. Get tips to protect your home, children and pets. If you’ve seen more rats out and about lately, you’re not alone. We’ve noticed it, too. Just before midnight recently, our Pest HQ colleague heard a noise out on her deck. She thought it...