Seeing wood damage or winged insects? This guide shows you exactly how to identify carpenter ants vs. termites—and what to do about each. Why This Identification Matters (A Lot) You spotted something alarming: Your first thought: “Is this termites? How bad is it? How much will this cost?” Here’s why proper identification is critical: Issue […]
Stop mice before they invade. A room-by-room inspection guide with photos, materials list, and exactly where to look. Why This Guide Matters (And Why Store-Bought Traps Aren’t Enough) You’ve seen the droppings. Maybe heard scratching in the walls at night. You bought traps at the hardware store, caught one or two mice, and thought you […]
Chicago’s Endless Battle with Alley Rats Chicago has been crowned the “Rattiest City in America” for ten years running , an unwanted title confirmed by Orkin’s 2024 ranking. Thousands of 311 calls pour in every month about rats darting across alleys, chewing through trash bins, or even nesting in parked cars. While rodent complaints dropped […]
Chicago’s Roach Problem Is Growing Fast Chicago is no stranger to cockroach infestations. From dense apartment complexes in Lincoln Park to historic brownstones in Pilsen, these pests thrive in the city’s mix of old infrastructure and humid summers. Roaches can squeeze through gaps as small as a quarter inch and multiply rapidly, which means that […]
The Rising Demand for Eco-Friendly Rodent Solutions Rodents aren’t just a nuisance in Chicago, they’re a public health concern. From the alleys of Wicker Park to the basements in Bronzeville, rats and mice have become seasoned urban dwellers. But in today’s environmentally conscious climate, harsh chemicals and widespread poisoning campaigns are falling out of favor. […]
Chicago’s Rodent Problem Isn’t New , But the Solutions Are If you’ve lived in Chicago for more than five minutes, you know the city doesn’t mess around when it comes to rats and mice. In fact, the Windy City has been crowned the “rattiest city in America” more than once, a title no one’s thrilled […]
Welcome to the Urban Wild: Chicago’s Rodent Problem Meets a Greener Solution There’s no sugarcoating it, Chicago has a rat problem. Year after year, the Windy City finds itself on top of the nation’s “rattiest city” lists, and for good reason. With dense urban neighborhoods, aging infrastructure, alleys packed with refuse, and fluctuating seasonal temperatures, […]
In a city as vibrant and historic as Chicago, rodent problems are more than a mere annoyance, they’re a constant challenge. Between its aging infrastructure, dense neighborhoods, and extreme seasonal shifts, Chicago offers the perfect storm of conditions for rats and mice to thrive. And thrive they do. From alleyways and basements in Wicker Park […]
Cockroaches are the ultimate survivalists. In bustling cities like Chicago and Oak Lawn, Illinois, they can squeeze through the tiniest cracks, breed rapidly, and go unnoticed until their numbers explode. By the time most people realize they have a problem, it’s already a full-blown infestation. But here’s the good news: you can beat them at […]
When it comes to cockroach infestations, prevention is more effective (and far less stressful) than cure. In cities like Chicago and Oak Lawn, Illinois, where older buildings are often filled with nooks and crannies, cockroaches can easily slip in, setting up camp in your kitchen, bathroom, or basement. However, there’s a powerful strategy to keep […]
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