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Johnny B's Pest Control will be updating its blog each week with tips on pest prevention and monthly specials! Stay tuned!
Seasonal Pest Prevention: What to Do Every Month of the Year
Pest prevention works best as a year-round effort. Different pests—ants, mosquitoes, rodents, termites—peak in specific seasons, so the most effective approach combines monthly DIY habits with scheduled professional treatments that address vulnerabilities before...
Why Are There Suddenly Ants in My Kitchen?
Ants enter kitchens in search of three things—food, water, and shelter. The most common triggers include unsealed food containers, moisture from leaky pipes or condensation, and small cracks in walls or foundations. Identifying the entry point and eliminating the...
Why DIY Ant Sprays Often Make the Problem Worse
DIY ant sprays kill visible ants but rarely eliminate the colony. Many common sprays trigger a survival response called "budding," causing one colony to split into several—multiplying the infestation rather than ending it. Professional treatment targets the colony at...
Why Do Crickets Chirp So Loud at Summer’s End?
Cricket chirping intensifies at the end of summer because rising temperatures accelerate crickets' metabolisms, peak mating season drives males to call more frequently, and population numbers reach their annual high. The louder, more persistent chirping you hear in...
Are Bed Bugs Making a Comeback? What Travelers Need to Know
Bed bug infestations are rising globally, with reports surging in major cities and hotel chains since 2023. Travelers face the highest risk. Knowing how to inspect a room, recognize bites, and treat luggage can significantly reduce your chances of bringing bed bugs...
Top Signs of a Rat Infestation in Your Home or Business
The most common signs of a rat infestation include dark, pellet-shaped droppings, gnaw marks on wood and wires, greasy rub marks along walls, scratching sounds at night, and shredded nesting materials. Spotting even one of these clues means it's time to act fast,...
5 Early Termite Signs Every Homeowner Needs to Know
The earliest signs of a termite infestation include pencil-sized mud tubes on exterior walls, discarded wings near windowsills, wood that sounds hollow when tapped, unexplained frass (termite droppings), and bubbling paint. Catching these five indicators quickly can...
Where Do Flies Come From — And How Do You Stop Them?
Flies don't appear randomly. House flies, fruit flies, and drain flies are drawn to specific breeding conditions — rotting organic matter, fermenting liquids, standing moisture, and decaying food residue. Eliminating flies permanently means identifying and removing...
Cockroaches in Your Home: What They’re Telling You
Seeing a cockroach in your home usually signals an established hidden population and points to underlying issues with moisture, food debris, or structural entry points. To get rid of cockroaches for good, homeowners should avoid store-bought repellent sprays that...
4 Early Warning Signs of a Cockroach Infestation in Your Home
The four early warning signs of a cockroach infestation include finding dark, pepper-like droppings in corners, spotting brown smear marks on walls, discovering egg capsules (oothecae) hidden in dark spaces, and noticing an unusual, persistent musty odor in your...
How to Keep Ants Out of Your Kitchen for Good
Spotting a single ant on your kitchen counter is rarely an isolated event. Where there is one, a colony is usually close behind. Kitchens provide everything these tiny pests need to thrive: warmth, abundant food sources, and readily available water. Once a scout ant...
Do Ultrasonic Pest Repellers Work? The Truth
Finding a mouse scurrying across your kitchen floor or spotting a line of ants on your counter is enough to ruin anyone's day. When pests invade, you want a quick, clean, and safe solution. That desire drives millions of homeowners to purchase ultrasonic pest...