Common Pest Types to Consider During Summer
Like many other areas of basic home care and maintenance, pest control is an area that evolves seasonally. While certain pests can pose risks throughout most or even all of a given year, most are only present during one part of the year or another – the pests you’re most concerned about during the heat…
Protecting Decks and Outdoor Areas From Termite Infestation
For home and building owners everywhere, termites can be a significant stress point. They’re some of the most damaging pests out there, plus take knowledge of a few specific signs to help detect their presence – many who aren’t familiar with them miss these signs and allow them to continue feasting on wood and other…
Being Prepared in Case of a Spider Bite
At A-1 Exterminators, we’re proud to offer comprehensive spider spray and spider control services for all our clients. These crawlers can be both a health risk and a scary, unsightly presence for many people, but our services allow you to carry on daily life in your home or business without concern for spider presence. In…
Indoor and Outdoor Spring Pest Control Areas
For homeowners around the state of Utah, and indeed throughout the country, the spring is an important time of year. You’re bringing the home out of certain areas of winter hibernation, if you will, and assessing some of your primary components to ensure everything is set for the warm summer ahead. At A-1 Exterminators, we’re…
Preventing Pigeon Infestation and Damage, Part 3
In earlier sections of this blog series, we went over some of the issues with pigeon presence on various areas of your property or building, plus some of the options you have for preventing them. There are several such deterrent options available, from physical deterrents to other products available. At A-1 Exterminators, we’re proud to…
Preventing Pigeon Infestation and Damage, Part 2
In part one of this two-part blog, we went over some of the broad options at your disposal if you’re looking to prevent pigeons from damaging your property. There are several types of pigeon deterrents on the market, from basic netting to products that utilize pigeon senses to drive them to other locations. At A-1…
Preventing Pigeon Infestation and Damage, Part 1
When many people hear the term “pest control” or “exterminator,” they tend to naturally think of insects and other crawlers – these are some of the most common and copious pests, after all. But they also aren’t the only creatures that can pose risks to your health and structures, and there are several others that…
Understanding the Rise in Organic Pest Control Solutions
Throughout many industries, from food production to landscaping and numerous areas in between, the popularity of organic materials is on the rise. Natural, green choices wherever possible are not only healthier for humans in cases of consumption, but also healthier for the overall environment and keeping the planet healthy. At A-1 Exterminators, we’re proud to…
Keeping Children Protected from Garden Pests
As winter begins to finally wind down and spring is just around the corner, many homeowners are already thinking about their spring gardening. A heavy Utah winter should give way to a lush spring season, and many gardeners have already begun planning their layout and gathering materials. At A-1 Exterminators, we’re here to help with…
Telltale Signs of Termites in Your Home or Building
There are several pest types out there that can cause significant home or building damage, and termites are generally at or near the top of this list. The source of over $5 billion in damage in the US alone every year, termites are particularly worrisome because in many situations, they hide from plain sight and…