Written by Rose Pest Solutions’ Technical Specialist, Allison Beach, B.C.E.-Intern Winter is supposed to be a break from bugs. When temperatures drop, most homeowners assume pest problems disappear until spring. That is why seeing a stink bug in February or a fly hovering near a window in January can feel so unsettling. Here is the […]
Written by Rose Pest Solutions’ Technical Specialist, Allison Beach, B.C.E.-Intern Chicago is the second rattiest city in the United States according to researchers at Orkin (and was the first for ten years before that!). Rats are a growing concern for homeowners, business owners, and neighborhoods across the region. Between fluctuating weather, urban infrastructure, and natural […]
It happens to the best of us: you’re standing in your kitchen late at night when something small and brown darts across the floor. Your heart skips a beat. You hope it’s just this one that’s found its way into your home and pray you don’t see another! The truth is that seeing even one […]
Knowing your pest makes all the difference in identifying, preventing, and controlling rodent issues. Different rodent pests vary in their biology and behavior, therefore requiring differing methods of control. This blog post takes a closer look at various species of mice and rats and explains their differences and similarities. Written by: Rose Pest Solutions Technical […]
Chicago has once again claimed the unwelcome title of the “rattiest” city in the United States, earning this distinction for the 10th consecutive year, according to Orkin Pest Control. Rodents like rats and mice aren’t just a nuisance—they’re proven vectors of disease. There are many dangers of rodents. And you might not know about some […]
Happy Holiday Season! Holidays can be such a wonderful time of year, but let’s be honest. They are also super stressful. Hosting houseguests, racking up credit cards, cooking, traveling…the last thing you want to worry about is a bug or mouse invasion. We compiled the top 4 common pest invasions we see during the holiday […]