Innovative Pest Solutions Blog

Have a question about ticks? We’re answering some of the most common questions we receive about these pests. Yep. It’s that time of year again—time to start discussing ticks. As the weather gets warmer, you can expect tick activity to steadily increase. Here are the answers to some of the questions you may have: Are ticks insects? Ticks are not insects, but that does not make them any less se...

Do your kids’ habits seem to be working against your pest control efforts?  The other night as I was picking up toys before bedtime, I discovered an ant covered piece of apple hidden under my daughter’s kitchen helper stool. If you’re like me, you probably didn’t realize having kids would make it so difficult to keep pests away. The spilled snacks, dirty hands, and juice cups leave hidden...

The first day of Spring is Thursday, March 19. Are you ready for the influx of insect activity? Insect activity will be steadily increasing in the coming weeks as the average daily temperature increases. Here’s a helpful checklist to help you prepare: Seal openings. We’ve mentioned this several times in our blog posts. If you’ve been procrastinating, now is the time to act! Openings may be ar...

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We hope you had a great Leap Day! All this talk about leaping has us thinking about fleas. Read on to learn more about these pests.  What are fleas? Fleas are tiny, biting insects. They lack wings but have an unparalleled ability to leap into the air when disturbed. In fact, of all the jumping animals in the world, they have one of the highest and longest jumps relative to their body siz...

Bat bugs and bed bugs are closely related. Do you know the difference? Every time I travel, someone always reminds me to check for bed bugs when I get to the hotel. The fear of bringing bed bugs home is ever present for many frequent travelers. Did you know, however, that there is another closely related species that you may encounter in your home? This species is Cimex adjunctus, or the bat b...