Economy Pest Control Chicago

11/18/2020

Customer has a rat. Wonder why? Exclusion is your best defense against rodent activity. It’s rodent season, they want to get booed up for winter just like you! Seal visible holes and gaps now to keep them out!

11/17/2020

Doing a routine extermination prior to customer closing on their new home and found termites. Look for these telltale signs.

11/04/2020

Another good reason to keep the toilet lid closed...

A rat's ribs are hinged at the spine, enabling it to easily squeeze through the tightest spaces—like the pipes draining your toilet. And rats are great swimm...

10/15/2020

Excited to be a returning speaker at this year's Chicago Housing Authority symposium. This year's programming will include a great line-up of virtual education and information sessions important to landlords and property managers.

09/20/2020

Random exterminator facts.
Did you know a cockroach mama can hold her babies even after she is dead so when they hatch, the babies can still survive? These happened to get caught on a rodent glue board so they didn’t make it.

You might need a couple of treatments if you have roach problems.

09/03/2020

Our new normal may mean more deliveries. All those boxes waiting to be broken down make excellent hiding spots for pests in your home, garage or next to trash cans. Do yourself a favor - break them down and discard them promptly to avoid unwanted guests!

06/29/2020

Ever see one of these?

06/16/2020

Is Coronavirus Transmitted by Insects? Thankfully NO!

How is the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spread? It’s important to note that coronavirus is not spread by vector pests.

06/12/2020

Reposting

I case you may be unaware - this is NOT a giant mosquito. This is a Crane fly - If you see a lot of these guys around, there is a reason. We are having a population explosion due to all the rain we had this year. They do no harm. They are not gigantic mosquitoes that have come to suck the soul out of you. Let them be.

06/11/2020

Suspect you have bedbugs? They are pretty easy to see, check near the head of your bed, the creases of the mattress or box spring. Look for dark brown or red specs. They also like to hang out in the crevices of the head board. Mature bugs look like an apple seed in size and color.