At Apple Pest Control, we’re no strangers to ants. They live everywhere – in your backyard, under logs and even inside your house. Although ants are pesky, many species are harmless. This is not true of fire ants. Since the 1930s, fire ants have been a problem in the United States when they were accidentally …
While many believe that ants are simply an annoyance that we dread seeing around the kitchen, there are types of ants that can cause actual damage to your home. That would be the carpenter ant. They look like your average ant, but their ability to chew through surfaces and make your home into a nesting …
“What is that?” “They look like little ants.” Randomly scattered in the corner of our office were little bugs. Within a week they seemed to be everywhere. We couldn’t find the source. We couldn’t even Google the right terminology for this mysterious insect crawling around our office, but we knew one thing; we had an …
From cleaning supplies to meal ingredients, opting for organic options is on the rise. Natural, green options are even available to help keep pests out of your home and yard. Whether you’re a pet owner, a parent or just want to lower your carbon footprint, there are plenty of reasons to consider switching to organic …
We often associate venom with snakebites, but did you know fire ants have it, too? If you’re unlucky enough to be injected by fire ant venom, you’ll likely suffer from small, red welts that are itchy, swelling and painful. In the worst case, you could even have a severe allergic reaction. Here’s how to mitigate …
