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Here’s some insight into seasonal pest tips and tricks as well as coverage and info about our community involvement in our blog.
Hidden Dangers of Mice and Rats
Rodents like rats and mice aren’t just a nuisance—they’re proven vectors of disease. There are many dangers of rodents. And...
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...
Best Ways to Keep Bugs Out Your Home
Fall is right around the corner, which means temperatures are cooling and some insects are gearing up for their version of...
Do You Know Your Bees and Wasps?
The season of bees and wasps is upon us. Although some species are a nuisance to us, insects like wasps, bees, and ants...
Why do I have ants?
Are you asking yourself "Why do I have ants"? You're definitely not alone. Ants are among the most prolific nuisance pests...
Bug Squad Hosts Second Annual FREE STEM event
Franklin’s Bug Squad and Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana partnered up with friends at the Dunes...
How to Get Rid of Small Flies
Surprised and irritated by the sudden appearance of numerous small flies? They're more than likely one of these three most...
Franklin Pest Solutions is a PestVets Company
To become a designated PestVets member company, the company must make a commitment to, and promote, the hiring of Veterans....
10 Timely Tips To Mosquito Proof Your Yard
“Bzzzzzzzzzz. SLAP!!!’ Everyone has experienced mosquito bites and some readers may have even been unfortunate enough to...
7 Things You Should Know About Termites
Owning a home is a significant investment, usually the biggest one that people make. It stands to reason, then, that this...
How to Stop Mice From Getting Inside
How Do I Stop Mice From Coming Into My House? They’re cute in Disney films, and can make good pets, but mice who enter your...
Does Hot Weather Bother Insects?
What Happens to Insects During Summer? How do insects respond to extreme heat? Does hot weather bother them? If you’ve ever...
How to Prevent Stink Bugs in the House
How to Prevent Stink Bugs From Getting In Your House As the summer comes to a close, you might notice stink bugs getting...
How Do I Get Rid of Insects Attracted to Light at Night?
How to Get Rid of Insects Attracted to Light Keeping flying insects out of your house can be tricky, especially when...
What’s the Best Way to Check for Bed Bugs?
How to Check for Bed Bugs If you’ve seen news stories about bed bugs traveling to major cities from places across the...
What Kills Bed Bugs?
What Kills Bed Bugs? If you are like most people, even thinking about bed bugs makes your skin crawl. Unless you know what...
10 Bed Bug Myths Debunked
Searching the internet for information about bed bugs can throw you down a strange, confusing rabbit hole in a matter of...
12 Tips for Traveling Abroad
by Stanton E. Cope – Technical Director, Franklin Pest Solutions Some people get so thrilled they can hardly pack their bag...