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Here’s some insight into expert seasonal tips, educational insect and rodent information, and Rose’s involvement within our community.
The Winter Pests No One Talks About (But Everyone Finds)
Written by Rose Pest Solutions' Technical Specialist, Allison Beach, B.C.E.-Intern Winter is supposed to be a break from...
Do Mothballs Work to Keep Bugs Away?
Written by: Allison Beach, BCE-Intern for Rose Pest Solutions Mothballs have been used for decades as a quick fix for...
Why You (Might) Have Norway Rats
Written by Rose Pest Solutions' Technical Specialist, Allison Beach, B.C.E.-Intern Chicago is the second rattiest city in...
Is It Just One Mouse or a Whole Infestation?
It happens to the best of us: you’re standing in your kitchen late at night when something small and brown darts across the...
Rose Pest Solutions Donates Clothing for U.S. Veterans
Rose Pest Solutions donates to help those who have served Northfield, Ill. (November 15, 2025) -- As part of its ongoing...
Could That Spider Really Be a Brown Recluse?
If you’ve landed on this blog, we’re guessing one of these things just happened: You or someone you care about got bit by...
How to Get Rid of Stink Bugs (and Other Fall Invaders)
How to Get Rid of Stink Bugs (and Other Fall Invaders) As summer fades into fall, you may notice swarms of insects clinging...
Stinging Insects and Their “Evil” Reputation
As soon as the weather warms up, the buzzing begins. Whether you are planting flowers, enjoying dinner on the patio, or...
Midwest Summer Guide on How to Get Rid of Flies
Getting rid of flies is not as simple as you might think. Summer in the Midwest is beautiful, but it’s also prime time for...
How to Stop Ants from Invading Your Home This Summer
Summer is a time for sunshine, backyard gatherings, and fresh air, but it is also when ants seem to appear everywhere. If...
How to Prepare Your Yard for Mosquito Season
If you’ve ever tried planting citronella or hanging a bat house hoping to keep mosquitoes away, you’re not alone. But while...
Rose Pest Solutions is an official partner of Chicago Fire FC
Chicago, Ill. (April 9, 2025) -- Rose Pest Solutions is excited to announce a new partnership with Chicago Fire FC...
Got flying bugs after rain? It could be one of these.
All animals need water to live, and insects are no exception! As we enter the rainiest season of the year, excess moisture...
Does seeing one cockroach mean there’s an infestation?
During the winter months, cockroaches (and all bugs, really) are generally out of sight and out of mind. But, contrary to...
Differences Between Rats and Mice
Knowing your pest makes all the difference in identifying, preventing, and controlling rodent issues. Different rodent...
The Hidden Dangers of Rodents
Chicago has once again claimed the unwelcome title of the “rattiest” city in the United States, earning this distinction...
Which Spiders Do I Need to Worry About?!
Fall is spider season in more ways than one! It’s common to see large decorative spiders, as well as real ones outside and...
How to Keep Bugs Out This Season
Fall is here, which means temperatures are cooling and some insects are gearing up for their version of hibernation, called...