Fall

  • Common Fall Pests That Sneak Into Homes

    As temperatures start to drop, you may notice more bugs crawling around or flying indoors. It’s not your imagination, many fall pests end up inside homes as they look for a warm place to wait out the cold weather. While some pests burrow underground or migrate to warmer areas, others choose the comfort of your…

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  • Why Spiders Seem More Common in the Fall

    Key Insights: If you’re seeing more spiders in your home once fall arrives, you’re not alone, and there’s a perfectly reasonable explanation. As the seasons shift, cooler weather and shorter days bring major changes for spiders. Many species die off once their food sources vanish, while others start searching for ushelter indoors. This seasonal transition…

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  • What You Should Know About Crickets

    In some countries, crickets are considered good luck. Because of their ability to reproduce prolifically, they are a symbol of abundance and prosperity. In these cultures, finding a cricket in your home is an auspicious sign, thought to be a harbinger of good fortune. In most of the United States though, these chirping orthopterans are…

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  • Why Do We See More Spiders in the Fall?

    Halloween is upon us, and with it comes an affinity for all things creepy… and creepy crawly. In addition to pumpkins, ghosts, and ghouls, we often decorate our homes with oversized sparkly spiders and giant spiderwebs. In addition to a neighborhood full of spider-themed holiday decorations, you may be seeing more real, live spiders than…

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  • Fall Leaves and Pests

    Playing in a pile of autumn leaves is a core childhood memory. We all remember crisp, cool weekends spent raking leaves and jumping into the ever-shifting heap of reds, yellows, and golds. When you were younger, you probably didn’t realize that those piles of pure joy had a hidden ick factor. Before you share the…

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