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
diseases from wood ticks

Be Safe: Examples of Diseases From Wood Ticks

You’ve heard of long-covid, but have you heard of long-term debilitating Lyme disease? The medical community broadly accepts that every year, there is a sample of patients in which treatment fails, and those patients are saddled with long-term symptoms of infection. The most common way something like Lyme disease is contracted is by being bitten by a wood tick. Read …

Pointe PestBe Safe: Examples of Diseases From Wood Ticks
how to get rid of wasps

Taking the Sting Out of Pest Control: How to Get Rid of Wasps

Finding a wasp flying around your yard is an unpleasant surprise. Finding an entire crowd of these uninvited guests making their home on your property can be downright worrying. Worse, wasps are far from pleasant neighbors. Known for their aggression, these insects can be surprisingly dangerous: the CDC notes that there are around 62 deaths a year as a result …

Pointe PestTaking the Sting Out of Pest Control: How to Get Rid of Wasps
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Wasp Control: What to Do if You’ve Got a Wasp’s Nest

We still have some warm days left in the season, but as you’re looking to get in quality time outdoors, you may be unaware of a potential danger lurking in the backyard. Fall is primetime for stinging pests, and as they get more active, any nests around your property could set you up for some painful encounters. If you let them thrive, …

Pointe PestWasp Control: What to Do if You’ve Got a Wasp’s Nest
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Why a Pest Prevention Service Is Essential for Every Home

A pest prevention service is necessary because insects and rodents carry too many germs that can make you and your family members extremely sick if you are not careful. For instance, they can carry diseases throughout your home and infest your bedrooms and kitchens. You need to get rid of pests because they can also bite your pets and children. …

Pointe PestWhy a Pest Prevention Service Is Essential for Every Home
spiders and insects

Five Ways to Rid Your House of Spiders and Insects

Dealing with household pests is a problem that has existed since residential homes were created. Although not everyone is bothered by the presence of spiders and insects, it’s in your best interest to get rid of them as quickly as possible. Otherwise, you run the risk of encountering health issues. Not quite sure where to start? Let’s take a look …

Pointe PestFive Ways to Rid Your House of Spiders and Insects