termite control

How to Choose the Best Termite Control Service

In the United States, termites cause over $5 billion in property damage and cost even more in damage to crops and infrastructure. Termites are a significant threat to homeowners. They can cause serious structural damage, so it is important that you take them seriously. One way that you can protect your home and limit the damage done by termites is by …

Pointe PestHow to Choose the Best Termite Control Service
termite damage

Termite Damage: Why Your Infestation Is Urgent

Did you know that each year in the United States alone more than 600,000 homes become infested with termites? You might be wondering how bad a termite infestation can possibly be. They’re only insects, aren’t they? Unfortunately, these insects can cause your entire home to come crumbling down around you if you don’t catch the infestation early. This is because termite …

Pointe PestTermite Damage: Why Your Infestation Is Urgent
ant species

How to Distinguish the Ant Species Found in Your Home or Yard

One of the few things no one ever tells you about buying a home is the pests! While owning a home is a rewarding milestone, dealing with an ant infestation can be challenging and overwhelming left uncontrolled. There are over 1,000 ant species in the U.S and can be found almost everywhere. They may look alike, but each species vary …

Pointe PestHow to Distinguish the Ant Species Found in Your Home or Yard
flying ant

Flying Ant Problems: What to Do

Late summer is the most common time to see swarms of flying ants outside, but what are they doing in your home? Pest management services are skilled and on standby at this time as they get many calls to battle these bugs that are driving homeowners (and renters) crazy. Are you experiencing a flying ant problem? Check out some of …

Pointe PestFlying Ant Problems: What to Do
rodents in the house

Rodents in the House? Learn How They May Have Gotten Inside

Hearing the pitter-patter of rodents in the house? Noticing the physical signs of their presence? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you have a rodent problem to solve. But how exactly do you begin fixing your rodent problem? Believe it or not, it’s as simple as finding the source. Knowing where these rodents are entering will allow you …

Pointe PestRodents in the House? Learn How They May Have Gotten Inside
house pests

5 Common House Pests and How to Identify Them

Are you worried that you have some cockroaches making a nest inside of your home? Do you fear that your house is being taken over by common pests of some sort? If so, then you need to learn all you can about common house pests right away. Doing so will help you learn a bit more about how to identify …

Pointe Pest5 Common House Pests and How to Identify Them
wasp vs hornet

Wasp vs Hornet: Learn How to Tell the Difference (And Why It Matters)

Did you know that all hornets are wasps but not all wasps are necessarily hornets? This may sound confusing at first; however, knowing the difference between these two insects can be very important. Finding the difference between a wasp vs hornet can be difficult if you don’t know what to look for. All most people know is that if the insect …

Pointe PestWasp vs Hornet: Learn How to Tell the Difference (And Why It Matters)
spider bite

How to Treat a Spider Bite

You’ve probably heard that spider bites are rare. While this may be true for the most part, spider bites do happen from time to time. Most spiders will do everything they can to avoid human contact. After all, you’ve heard the common phrase, “Bugs are much more afraid of you than you are of them.” However, many people are unaware …

Pointe PestHow to Treat a Spider Bite