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What Is Arachnophobia? Unraveling the Web of Fear

Feeling squeamish around spiders is not entirely out of the ordinary, but does that mean you suffer from arachnophobia? Here at Greenix, we may not...

Stopping Ants Before They Become a Problem

Ants Invading Your Midwest Home? Here’s How to Stop Them in Their Tracks Don’t be fooled by their small size—ants are one of the biggest...

Top Tips for Keeping Pests out of Your House This Summer

Top Tips for Keeping Pests out of Your House This Summer Nothing beats the joys of summertime. Whether you’re vacationing somewhere luxurious, going out to...

The Danger of Fleas and the Damage They Cause

They may be small, but fleas can pose a significant risk to your home and everyone in it. At only a tenth of an inch...

Checking Your Pets For Fleas

When the weather gets warm, your pets start itching to go outside more. However, they could be itching for another reason. Fleas are a common...

Summer Pest Control Dos and Don’ts

As temperatures rise in the summer, many pests become more active and can pose a threat to your home and property. In this blog post,...

Common Springtime Pests in the Midwest

When the world begins to bloom, your least-favorite creepy crawlies come out of the dark and begin looking for places to stake their claim. While...

The Importance of Regular Pest Inspections for Your Home

As a homeowner, you want to keep your property safe and relaxing for you and your loved ones. One way to ensure your home’s safety...

Spring Cleaning Tips To Keep Pests Out of Your Home

Warm weather brings longer days, a more enjoyable environment, and overall excitement about the upcoming year. However, it also brings the reemergence of pests that...

Why Are Spiders In Your Home? Here’s What You Can Do

There’s no shame in fleeing to the other room the moment you see an eight-legged monster crawling across your ceiling. After all, spiders have what...

How to Store Dry Foods to Prevent Pest Infestation

Everybody gets hungry, but you don’t need to share with the greedy little mouths of pests looking for a free meal. Nothing is less appetizing...

Will Irish Spring Soap Keep Rats Away?

Have you discovered during your search for pest control solutions some recommendations that seem too good to be true? For example, that Irish Spring soap...

How to Safely Clean Up Rodent Droppings

If you spot signs of rodent infestation in your home such as droppings or damage to food containers, it’s important to take swift action. However,...

Stingers 101: The Difference between Carpenter Bees, Wasps, and Hornets

What’s that buzzing sound in your yard? You might have a nest located on your property. Learning the difference between the different types of stinging...

Keeping Pest Control Safe for Household Pets

As a pet owner, it’s no surprise that you want to guarantee your household activities don’t harm your furry (or non-furry) friends. While eliminating pests...

Identifying Termites and Termite Control Tips

Being a homeowner can be scary. There are new responsibilities that come with owning a home, and pest control is a big one. Without proper...

Anything but Ants! What to do if You are Dealing with an Ant Problem

If you’re dealing with an ant infestation in your home (read Signs You May Be Dealing With an Ant Infestation if you aren’t sure if...

5 Reasons Why At-Home Pest Control Is a Bad Idea

Discovering pests in your home is unsettling, at best. And because you want them gone as fast as possible, it makes sense to look into...

Benefits of Winter Pest Control

As you welcome friends and family into your home for winter gatherings or curl up with your furry friends on the couch, uninvited guests will...

How to Identify Termites and Termite Damage in Your Home

Termites are one of the most dreaded pests for homeowners and businesses alike. Anyone with wooden structures can be at risk for a termite infestation—they...

Common Pet Pests and the Issues They Cause

Having pets can be a blast, but it can also add stress when it comes to maintaining a safe home. Pets have a knack for...

Warning Signs of Fall Rodent Problems

When the weather gets cooler and the leaves begin to fall, nothing is better than escaping the cold to warm up inside under a blanket...

How Your Pest Control Changes With the Seasons

Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. Across all four seasons, there’s one thing you can guarantee you’ll always deal with: household pests. The type and frequency...

Why Professional Pest Control is Essential to Wasp Removal

If you’ve spotted — or, worse yet, been the victim of — a stinging insect, the only thing on your mind is getting rid of...

5 Signs You May Have a Termite Infestation

Termites are among the worst pests to have in your home. Not only because of the damage they do, but also because of how difficult...

5 Things to Look For In a Pest Control Partner

Whether you’re looking for preventive monthly pest control service or treatment for a one-time infestation, it’s important to know what to look for in a...

Signs You May Be Dealing With an Ant Infestation

There’s nothing worse than picking up a piece of fruit from the bowl in your kitchen only to discover that it’s covered with ants. Well,...

Why Sustainability is Essential to Pest Control

Your home is your sanctuary. It’s where you go to kick your feet up after a long day at work. It’s where you invite others...

Does Cold Weather Really Kill Bugs During Winter?

Whenever the weather turns chilly, many pests seem to vanish, only to reappear in full force when spring returns. The question is, what actually happens...

How to Locate & Get Rid of Hornets Nests

What Does a Hornet Nest Look Like? A hornet’s nest is brown in color and is made from a paper-like material. The hornets stack layer...

Beehive Removal 101

Although late summer early fall is not the peak season for bees it is important to be aware if you have a possible hive around...