Many of us call pigeons “flying rats” because they can spread quickly and cause quite a nuisance, especially around restaurants and businesses where their droppings are not only messy but also toxic. But one documentary, called...

Spring in Las Vegas is one of the best times of the year to enjoy the mix of cool evenings and warm days. It’s also one of the worst times of the year for Las Vegas pests. Sometimes it can literally seem like they’re coming out...

There is still debate in gardening circles as to whether ants in the garden are harmful or a benefit. The truth is that it depends on the species of ant. Some are completely benign. Others can be useful. Still, others can wreck...

Why in the world would a pest control company be worried about the population of an insect that we are sometimes called upon to eradicate? Especially in Las Vegas, where there are particularly aggressive strains of bees in the...

Scientists have been studying the stubborn and tiny bedbug to figure out better ways to help companies like Preventive Pest eradicate them. A new study covered in Science Daily suggests that researchers at The Ohio State...

Just after the rainy season, the insects begin getting quite active in Nevada, like everywhere else. Interestingly, two of the smallest insects can cause the biggest of problems in our region. We’re talking about ants and...

Today’s chemical pesticides are environmentally friendly and safe to use in a home with no adverse side effects to the humans and pets that live there. But you may not realize that the chemicals used in the 1940s, 50s, 60s, and...

Libraries can be dangerous – in all kinds of ways. That’s because a biologist says it’s possible for tiny bed bugs to hitch a ride between the pages of a library book. WBAY, a local TV station from Green Bay, Wisconsin,...

Finding a wasp nest requires immediate action. As the weather warms, these stinging, flying insects can work quickly to build their nests in the nooks and crannies around your home. Eaves along your roofline are favorite wasp...

Pests and humans have lived side-by-side since men and women lived in caves. In Las Vegas, we have a reluctant relationship with the desert animals and bugs that plague our homes and businesses. This article looks at 10 of the...

Why is it that even the smallest of creatures can cause the biggest problems? The mice that like to live in our homes are the great American success story. These tiny creatures live right alongside us in our walls and under the...

We train people to look for signs of pest infestation. That could be droppings or chewed paper, scales or debris, or even, in the case of bedbugs, blood on the mattress. From wasp nests to fecal droppings, if some creatures have...