Helpful Tips From Front Range Pest Categories

Preparing for Pest Season: Your Guide to a Pest-Free Summer in Colorado and Wyoming

Preparing for Pest Season: Your Guide to a Pest-Free Summer in Colorado and Wyoming

Most people look forward to spring, with warm days, green grass, and budding flowers. However, it’s also the beginning of general pest and insect season, bringing ants, spiders, stinging insects, and wasps closer to our homes. With proactive measures and expert insights, you can enjoy the warmer months in peace, without unwelcome guests. Here’s your…

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Bats: Spring Roosting in Colorado

Bats: Spring Roosting in Colorado

As the snow melts and the days lengthen, Colorado residents might notice more than just the return of warm weather and blooming flowers. Spring marks the beginning of the roosting season for many bat species, a natural process that can lead to close encounters with these winged inhabitants, particularly in the cozy confines of our…

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What is Exclusion Trapping?

What is Exclusion Trapping?

Exclusion trapping is a humane pest control method that involves capturing animals at their entry points into buildings, rather than using baited traps placed randomly. This technique is part of a broader approach known as wildlife exclusion, aimed at permanently removing nuisance animals from structures. The strategies employed in exclusion trapping are tailored to specific…

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Protecting Your Solar Panels from Nesting Pigeons

Protecting Your Solar Panels from Nesting Pigeons

Investing in solar panels is an excellent step towards sustainable energy, but it comes with some challenges, particularly when birds and pigeons choose to nest beneath them. Understanding the problems caused by these unwelcome visitors is vital to keeping your solar panels and roof in quality condition. Whether a homeowner or a business owner, preventing…

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Dealing with Pack Rats in Colorado: Key Signs and Prevention

Dealing with Pack Rats in Colorado: Key Signs and Prevention

Pack rats, also known as wood rats, are a prevalent nuisance in Colorado. Often inhabiting wild areas, they tend to invade homes for food and shelter. They are notorious for collecting items from houses to build nests in hidden spots like walls and attics (hence the name). Contact a professional pest control agency ASAP if…

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Unwanted Guests: Bed Bug Inspection & Discreet Extermination

Unwanted Guests: Bed Bug Inspection & Discreet Extermination

When it comes to pests invading your space, few are as unsettling and persistent as bed bugs. These tiny, bloodsucking insects can infest homes and commercial properties, causing discomfort, stress, health concerns, and even loss of income. If you suspect a bed bug infestation in your Colorado property, it is crucial to address it promptly….

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Colorado’s October Pests: Ants

Colorado’s October Pests: Ants

As the autumn leaves begin to paint Colorado’s landscape with hues of gold and red, it’s not just the scenery that changes. October also brings a shift in the world of pests, with ants becoming more prominent visitors in our homes. We explore the common challenges posed by ants in Colorado and offer tips on…

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Harboring Insects in Colorado: Preparing for Cooler Weather Invaders

Harboring Insects in Colorado: Preparing for Cooler Weather Invaders

As Coloradoans bid farewell to the warmth of summer and welcome the crisp air of fall and winter, there’s another change on the horizon – the movement of insects. The cooler weather often drives many critters to find shelter; unfortunately, our homes can be very inviting. Here’s what you need to know about the most…

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Aggressive Stinging Insects

Aggressive Stinging Insects

Characteristics of Wasps, Hornets, and Yellowjackets Hornets and yellowjackets are specific types of wasps. There are about twenty different varieties of hornets and thousands of species of wasps. Hornets are typically more aggressive and rounder than other stinging insects. Bald-faced hornets are mostly black with white markings, while yellowjackets are black with yellow bands and…

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Spraying Your Yard For Mosquitoes & Ticks

Spraying Your Yard For Mosquitoes & Ticks

Mosquitoes and ticks are some of the most common pests in many yards. These insects are not only annoying, but they may also carry diseases harmful to humans and pets. As a result, many homeowners are left wondering whether they should spray their yards to control these pests. This blog discusses the benefits and drawbacks…

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