Recently, I found myself cuddled on the sofa with my dog and cat nearby, when I slapped at my arm and started itching. Was that a flea? So, I of course, checked my pets over to see if my suspicions were correct and there they were. Those tiny little brown specks. There one second and… Read more »
Have you ever been swarmed by a rodent infestation, or been plagued by a horde of the creepy crawlies? Have you avoided calling a pest control company because you believed they were going to spray their nasty chemicals all over the place and make everything a toxic wasteland? Well, think again. Modern Pest Services… Read more »
It’s late at night, your snuggled and warm under the covers dreaming of sandy beaches and umbrella drinks and all of a sudden…what the heck was that? Are you dreaming or was that noise you just heard in the attic? There it goes again; what is that scurrying and scratching? Is that noise in the… Read more »
Honey – what’s that noise? …It’s a weird buzzing sound coming from the walls. Maybe you have had a similar conversation at home? Perhaps you have even seen some of them buzzing around the inside of your home? You might be tempted to go to your local hardware or home supply store and buy a… Read more »
Do mice have bones? Believe it or not, we at Modern Pest Services, are frequently confronted with this question. In short, yes – mammals, such as mice and all rodents, have bones and a full skeletal system. So the real question becomes, how do rodents, like mice and rats, get into my home? How small of a hole… Read more »
So maybe a family of raccoons have moved into your shed or a stray cat? How about that Mama Moose and her twins that are hanging out in the kiddie pool? The neighbor’s dog, donkey, or pet goat over to visit? Bat’s or birds have moved into your attic? Are there squirrels nesting in your… Read more »
Have you ever slid your foot into a pair of shoes you haven’t worn for a while, only to find that your toes weren’t alone in there? Have you ever reached into a drawer or cupboard for something, and felt four pairs of hairy legs scampering across your hand and up your arm? Have you… Read more »
Fleas. You know – those very tiny blood feeding insects, usually about the size of a sesame seed? Fleas. Once they have set up residence in your house, they are tough to get rid of. And no wonder, fleas are hard and flat, making them tough to squish, they can survive months without feeding, and… Read more »
Quick, what do you think of when you hear the word plague? If you are like most, you’re thinking of medieval times when tens of millions died of the Bubonic plague in the 14th Century. I would also wager that you think that the plague was something that the modern age of enlightenment and medicine… Read more »
Most people are not very fond of wasps, hornets, and yellowjackets. Especially when encountered around or even on your home, at a picnic or a barbecue. And why not? These little critters can pack quite the punch, with their very painful stings. RELATED: How to Treat Bee & Wasp Stings However, here are some fascinating… Read more »