Posts with the tag: "fall pests"

Box elder bugs are often confused with stink bugs but, unlike their smelly counterparts, are relatively harmless. They can become a bit of a nuisance in the fall as they seek a warm place to overwinter, so you will want to take some preventative steps to keep them out of your home.

Stink bugs are well known for their strong, unpleasant odor that their scent glands release. If you’ve ever been around a squashed stink bug, you know just what that smell is like. Sometimes they usually only produce this odor when disturbed. Some people say stink bugs smell like skunk, while…

Fall is on its way, and with it, we can expect cooler temperatures, brightly-colored leaves, and cozy evenings. As we move indoors, the pests found in our area are looking to do the same thing, meaning that our homes may be at risk for numerous pest invasions this autumn

As we draw closer to the arrival of fall, that means we are also drawing closer to rodent invasions and all the problems that come with them!

Bugs and wildlife can get into our homes all year long. But, when fall temperatures begin to drop, there is a special kind of critter that will try to get into your Pittsburgh home. These "special" creatures are called "overwintering" pests. And, when they find a way into your home, they can bring a…