Great North Field Notes
Practical articles about pests, prevention, and the places we protect.
Store bought insecticides can be useful tools when used correctly, but many homeowners underestimate the importance of reading and following the product label carefully. Products marketed for “home and garden”…
Prevention & Pest Management Rodents
Many rodent bait products found in hardware stores, farm supply stores, and retail chains are commonly used to control mice and rats around homes and businesses. While these products can…
Deer mice are one of the most common rodents found throughout the Midwest and are frequently encountered around homes, garages, shops, barns, and commercial buildings. While they may appear small…
Have you noticed small holes appearing throughout the leaves of your vegetables seemingly overnight? Many gardeners initially suspect caterpillars, slugs, or larger chewing insects. However, tiny pests called flea beetles…
Why Are Ticks Showing Up Around Your Property? You may not notice a tick until it's already attached. Unlike mosquitoes or flies, ticks do not fly or jump. Instead, they…
Few pests cause as much surprise as a house centipede sprinting across the floor. With their dozens of long legs and lightning-fast speed, they can be unsettling to find indoors.…
Few household pests become frustrating faster than German cockroaches. Because they reproduce rapidly, stay hidden well, and can survive on extremely small food sources, even a minor problem can grow…