Aphids: Prevention is better than cure!

Posted on 26. Jan, 2010 by pestman in Aphid Pest Control, Bay Area Tree Care, Do it Your Self Pest Control, Pest Control Blog, Pest Control Service, Tree Spraying Service

Your plants will only experience problems when new aphid colonies are formed in your region. This usually happens when Aphid colonies become overcrowded and the males grow wings and go and look for other less populated ‘territories’.

Controlling Spiders around Your Home

Posted on 17. Aug, 2009 by admin in Do it Your Self Pest Control, Pest Control Blog, Pest Control Service, Spider Pest Control

Hello, my name is Brian H and I am from JP McHale Pest Management, located in New York. I hope you enjoy our guest post.
Spiders are very common in all areas of the county. They vary in size from1/4″ to 1″, large legs make them appear a lot larger.
There are many types of spiders, some [...]

Pest Control Tips – From USA Today

Posted on 11. May, 2009 by admin in Do it Your Self Pest Control, Pest Control Blog, Pest Control Service

There is a good article on home pest control in USA Today that reviews a few things consumers can do to manage the pests in and around the home. All too often people that are not knowledgable just reach for a can of Raid which is not often the best policy.
A couple excerpts:

•Keep outdoor insects [...]

Spider Control – What Can You Do For Your Bay Area Home?

Posted on 13. Jan, 2009 by admin in Do it Your Self Pest Control, Pest Control Blog, Pest Control Service, Spider Pest Control

Have you ever wondered what causes spiders to become a problem in your home, workplace, or yard?
We know that they are often beneficial, eating unwanted insect such as flies. However, when they come into close contact with humans, their bites can be painful at least or fatal at worst.
Clearly, this concern should be managed in [...]