6 Reasons August Is the Perfect Time to Prepare Your Home for Fall Pests
August is a month of preparation. Families are getting ready for the school year, summer vacations are winding down, and homeowners are beginning to think about the changing season ahead. While fall may still seem weeks away, August is actually an excellent time to start preparing your home for seasonal pest activity. Pests do not […]
5 Pests to Watch for as Summer Turns Into Fall
As August winds down, summer begins giving way to the early signs of fall. Families are getting ready for school, temperatures gradually begin to change, and homeowners start preparing their properties for the months ahead. While people may be thinking about school schedules, changing wardrobes, and fall activities, pests are responding to the changing environment […]
7 Back-to-School Pest Prevention Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
August is a busy time of year for families. Summer vacations begin coming to an end, school supplies fill the stores, and calendars quickly become packed with classes, sports, homework, and activities. With so much happening, pest prevention may not be the first thing on your family’s back-to-school checklist. However, the end of summer is […]
10 Pest Prevention Mistakes Homeowners Make That Attract Unwanted Visitors
Most homeowners want to keep pests outside where they belong, but small mistakes in home maintenance and daily routines can unintentionally make properties more attractive to insects and rodents. Pests are constantly searching for three basic things: food, water, and shelter. Even small issues like a leaky faucet, an overgrown shrub, or an unsealed crack […]
7 Signs Your Home Needs Professional Pest Control Before Winter
As temperatures begin to drop, many Utah homeowners start preparing their homes for winter. They may check their heating systems, seal windows, clean gutters, and organize seasonal storage. However, one important part of winter preparation is often overlooked: protecting your home from pests. Fall and early winter are some of the most common times for […]
6 Common Places Pests Hide Around Your Home (And How to Stop Them)
Most homeowners don’t think much about pests until they start seeing ants marching across the kitchen floor, spiders spinning webs in the corners, or rodents making noise in the walls. But by the time pests become visible, they’ve often been living nearby for weeks—or even months. The truth is that pests are experts at staying […]
10 Summer Pest Prevention Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
Introduction: A Pest-Free Summer Starts With Prevention Summer in Utah is a time for backyard barbecues, family gatherings, and enjoying the outdoors. Unfortunately, it’s also the peak season for pests looking for food, water, and shelter around homes. Ants invade kitchens, spiders move into garages and basements, mosquitoes multiply in standing water, and wasps begin […]
7 Signs Your Home Needs Pest Control Before Peak Summer Season
Introduction: Small Pest Signs Turn Into Big Summer Problems Most pest infestations don’t start suddenly. They begin with subtle warning signs that are easy to overlook during the busy transition into summer. By the time pests become obvious, colonies have often already expanded inside walls, attics, basements, or outdoor structures. Early summer is the most […]
8 Summer Pest Problems Homeowners Can Prevent Before They Start
Introduction: Summer Pest Problems Start Before You See Them As temperatures rise in late spring and early summer, pest activity increases rapidly across residential areas. Many homeowners don’t realize that most summer pest problems don’t begin in midsummer—they start forming weeks earlier. By the time ants appear in the kitchen, wasps build visible nests, or […]
3 Reasons DIY Pest Treatments Don’t Always Work
DIY pest control might seem like a quick and affordable fix. But many homeowners end up frustrated when pests keep coming back. At Pointe Pest Control, we see it all the time — half-treated infestations that turn into bigger problems. Here are three reasons why store-bought sprays and traps don’t always get the job done. […]