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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.
Meet Adoptable Kittens at Franklin Pest Solutions April 10
Join Us for a Pop-Up Kitty Café Featuring Adoptable Kittens in Michigan City Meet the Adoptable Kittens at the Pop-Up Kitty...
How Many Cockroaches Is Too Many? A Homeowner’s Guide
Seeing a cockroach in your home can be unsettling. However, many homeowners immediately wonder the same thing: Was that...
Purdue Bug Bowl 2026: Franklin Pest Solutions Sponsors Interns
Franklin Pest Solutions Sponsors Two 2026 Bug Bowl Interns Franklin Pest Solutions is proud to be sponsoring two interns at...
The Winter Pests Most Homeowners Do Not See Coming
Written by Franklin Pest Solutions' Technical Specialist, Allison Beach, B.C.E.-Intern Cold weather makes most people think...
Do Mothballs Actually Work to Keep Bugs Out of the House?
Written by: Allison Beach, BCE-Intern for Franklin Pest Solutions Mothballs have been used for decades as a quick fix for...
Why Homes in the Midwest Are Seeing More Norway Rats
Technical contributions by Allison Beach, B.C.E.-Intern, Technical Specialist for Franklin Pest Solutions Rats have become...
Just One Mouse… Or Something Bigger?
You’re grabbing a late-night snack when a small gray blur zips across the kitchen floor. Your heart jumps. You really want...
Think You’ve Seen a Brown Recluse? Here’s How to Tell
If you’ve found yourself here, chances are one of these situations sounds familiar: You or someone in your family has a...
How to Keep Stink Bugs (and Other Fall Pests) Out of Your Home
How to Keep Stink Bugs (and Other Fall Pests) Out of Your Home As the seasons shift from summer to fall, you may notice...
How to Avoid Different Types of Bees and Wasps
There are many different types of bees and wasps buzzing around lately. Let's take a closer look at what makes them seem so...
Your Midwest Summer Guide to Getting Rid of Flies for Good
Your Midwest Summer Survival Guide: How to Get Rid of Flies for Good Summer in the Midwest brings sunshine, BBQs, and... an...
Summer Tips to Keep Ants Away
Summer is all about sunshine, backyard fun, and fresh air, but it’s also when ants tend to show up uninvited. If you’ve...
How to Get Your Yard Ready for Mosquito Season
If you've ever planted citronella or put up a bat house hoping to keep mosquitoes at bay, you're not alone. Many of us try...
Flying Bugs in Spring Could Mean A Deeper Issue
Spring brings fresh air, blooming gardens—and unfortunately, a rise in flying pests. As temperatures climb and rain becomes...
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...
What’s the Difference Between Rats and Mice
Knowing your pest makes all the difference in identifying, preventing, and controlling rodent issues. Different rodent...
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...