Fall is almost here! While you may be ready for cooler temperatures, some pests are preparing for the change in seasons, too. Our entomologist, Allison Beach, B.C.E.-Intern, shares what homeowners should know about preventing fall pests before they find their way inside. As fall approaches and crops are harvested across the Midwest, stink bugs, boxelder […]
Written by Franklin Pest Solutions’ Technical Specialist, Allison Beach, B.C.E.-Intern Cold weather makes most people think pest season is over. Once winter sets in, it feels like insects and rodents should disappear until spring. That is why discovering a stink bug crawling across the wall in February or noticing a slow moving fly near a […]
How to Keep Stink Bugs (and Other Fall Pests) Out of Your Home As the seasons shift from summer to fall, you may notice clusters of insects gathering on the sunny sides of buildings—or even sneaking indoors. Common culprits include stink bugs, boxelder bugs, Asian lady beetles, and cluster flies. Collectively, these are called overwintering […]
Top 5 creepiest critters we see around Halloween One thing we have definitely learned in all the years we’ve been in business is that every single person has their own tolerance level for certain types of pests. A pest sighting can trigger past memories or experiences that our whole body will respond to. We get […]
Encountering critters you’ve never experienced before? Owning a home brings on a million new responsibilities that you never prepared for. And much like purchasing a used car, you sometimes end up dealing with the previous owner’s issues later down the road. We’ve put together a list of common pest-related things that new homeowners run into […]
The holidays have come and gone. We are SO DONE with cooking, visiting, hosting. It’s time to take that tree down. Pack your favorite ornaments back up for another year. Reset. The new year is a great time for starting fresh, tidying up, organizing, and making sure things are stored properly. Having these things in […]