Are you frustrated by mystery pests that eat your vegetables and destroy your plants? Do you wonder why you have an overabundance of spiders everywhere you turn? It can be difficult to identify the guilty party, or if you know what they are, how to get rid of them. Insect and animal pests are problems throughout the country, but certain regions are more prone to specific types. Below are some of the most common pests that affect the Midwest.*

What's digging up your lawn, eating your vegetables or destroying your flowers? The identity of the destructive culprits depends on where you live and what's in your yard. Although insect and animal pests are problems nationwide, certain areas of the country are more prone to vermin. Here are some of the most common insect and animal pests and ways to get rid of them by region.*

Buying your first home generates a lot of excitement and a long list of new tasks and responsibilities. For most homeowners, home security is a top priority, but keeping your home safe from intruders means you have to think about more than just deadbolts and home alarms. Whether you live in an urban area or among rolling country hills, a welcoming committee of common pests is waiting to make your home their own. Understanding when and how pests operate will help you protect your biggest investment and prevent seasonal pest problems.

What's digging up your lawn, eating your vegetables or destroying your flowers? The identity of the destructive culprits depends on where you live and what's in your yard. Although insect and animal pests are problems nationwide, certain areas of the country are more prone to vermin. Here are some of the most common insect and animal pests and ways to get rid of them by region.*

They Share. They Die. Learn more about how bait works and why it is one of the most effective forms of pest control.

Chances are everyone has encountered pesky household ants at some point in time. However, not everyone has experienced the wrath of fire ants, which bite and sting igniting a painful sensation similar to the feeling of being burned by fire. These are ants that you definitely want to stay away from!

When fire ants encroach on your territory, there's no time to sit on the sidelines. You've got to hit 'em fast and hit 'em hard. By the time their mounds are visible, fire ants have been hard at work for months, overtaking your property from below. These intruders have no respect for boundaries.

Protecting your lawn from fire ants, and your family and pets from painful fire ant bites, is a battle worth fighting. When it comes to ridding your yard of these pests and their unattractive mounds, your best line of defense is a sneak attack. Win the war on fire ants with bait that aims for the heart of the ant colony.

Spiders can come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Learn more interesting facts about these creepy, crawly creatures….