Now that summer is in full effect the pests that love the hot weather are found abundantly. The problem is that many of these pests like the same kinds of things that we all do in the summer. One of them is water! People flock to water such as pools, lakes and ponds to try…
Unfortunately, there are some guests that are not invited into your home this summer, or any other time of year for that matter. One of the most common and annoying pests that enters into your home is the ever present house ant. Ants are the most common household insect that home owners will come into…
Depending on the species, wasps can look different but they all have two sets of wings and a thin abdomen. They can vary in color form black, yellow and a greenish tint, but most wasps are black. There are wasps that live alone and others that live in colonies. Some wasps will build nests out…
As we watch the weather get warmer and warmer, more of us are starting to focus on spring rather than winter. In the spring, you might find there are several pests that are starting to come out of their winter hiding places. As you start to focus on pests that become a problem in the…
One of the largest species of bees found throughout America and in the state of Colorado is the carpenter bee. Carpenter bees are a very interesting species. Unlike most bee species, carpenter bees are not social and do not make large bee hives nor fill them with thousands of colony members. Additionally, it is not…
As soon as we start to see several warm days in a row, you are sure to notice that wasps start to wake up as well. As soon as the temperatures reach above 50 degrees here and there, wasps will start to think spring is here. It is always best to stay ahead of Wasps…
The pests that you will come across on a normal basis vary from one season to the next. You may see rats getting in your house in the winter and bees and ants making way in the summer. There are some pests that do better when the temperature changes and that is why they want…
Spiders are found all over the world and are very common. Some are more frequent visitors than others, some are harmless, and some should be avoided. Here in Northern Colorado, there a few common spiders that that we should get to know. Sometimes identifying a specific spider can prove to be challenging. Most people squash…
As much as you may have enjoyed the reprieve from insects and pests this winter, we are quickly watching that season slip away. As most of us are starting to anticipate warmer weather and more outside time, there might be many of us that are forgetting this is when pests are starting to come out…
Even though there are 12,000 different classifications of ant species, the typical home or business owner in Colorado will find the same six species commonly invading their property. Effective Pest Services will cover these common invaders so you can better identify and control each species. How Do You Identify Pavement Ants Pavement ants are one…
