Pointe Pest Control

06/26/2026

Summer BBQ checklist:

🍔 Burgers
🌭 Hot dogs
☀️ Friends

And somehow…
🐜 Ants
🐝 Wasps
🪰 Flies 😅

Outdoor food = pest invitation, apparently 😂

06/26/2026

10 Surprise Pest Attractants in Homes You Might Be Overlooking

Your pet food, storage boxes, and even houseplants could be attracting pests without you realizing it. Learn which 10 household items attract pests in today’s blog!

Summary: This article highlights ten common but often overlooked household items and conditions that attract pests, along with practical prevention tips for homeowners. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________....

06/23/2026

Seeing ants around your home? 🐜🏠

The first step in solving the problem is knowing what type of ant you're dealing with.

Some common ants found around St. Louis homes include:

🐜 Odorous House Ants
👃 Known for the unusual odor they release when crushed

🐜 Pavement Ants
🏚️ Often found around sidewalks, driveways, and foundations

🐜 Carpenter Ants
🪵 Known for nesting in wood and causing structural concerns

Different ants behave differently, which is why proper identification matters.

Because to homeowners, they're all just "ants"...

But to pest professionals, they're very different problems. 😅

Pointe Pest Control.

06/22/2026

That grease build-up behind the stove?

Unfortunately… pests notice 😅🪳

Grease and food residue can quietly attract:

🐜 Ants
🪳 Roaches
🪰 Other unwanted visitors

Out of sight doesn’t always mean out of mind 👀

06/19/2026

Humans in Midwest humidity:

🥵 “This is awful.”

Pests in Midwest humidity:

🐜 “We LOVE it here” 😅

Warm temps + moisture can increase pest activity all summer long 👀

06/19/2026

How to Identify Common Pests in St. Louis: A Homeowner’s Guide

Not sure whether you're dealing with ants, termites, or rodents? In today’s blog, learn how to identify common pests in St. Louis!

Summary: This guide explains how to identify common pests in St. Louis, highlighting the differences between termites, ants, rodents, mosquitoes, cockroaches, and other household pests. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________...

06/17/2026

Most homeowners know pests are attracted to food...

But some of the biggest attractants aren't what you'd expect. 👀🏠

Here are 5 common pest attractants hiding in plain sight:

🐶 Pet food left out overnight
💧 Small plumbing leaks and excess moisture
📦 Cardboard boxes used for storage
🍎 Overripe fruit on countertops
🪵 Firewood stacked against the home

These everyday items can attract a variety of pests, including:

🐜 Ants
🪳 Roaches
🐭 Rodents
🕷️ Spiders (following other insects)

The good news? Many pest issues can be reduced by identifying and eliminating the conditions that attract them in the first place.

Sometimes it's not the pests causing the problem...

It's what they're finding. 😅

Pointe Pest Control is here to keep your home safe.

06/16/2026

Garage door cracked open?

Rodents said: “Perfect” 😅🐭

Garages are one of the most common ways pests sneak indoors thanks to:

🚪 Small gaps
📦 Storage clutter
🏚️ Shelter opportunities

Unfortunately… they love free entry 😬

06/12/2026

How to Prevent Pests at Baseball Games: Tips for a More Comfortable Day at the Ballpark

Heading to the ballpark? Learn how to prevent pests at baseball games and avoid common insect annoyances in today’s blog.

Summary: This article explains how to prevent pests at baseball games, the common insects found around stadiums, and practical steps fans can take to avoid bites and pest encounters. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________...

06/12/2026

Wasps really have a favorite real estate list 😅🐝

Top summer hangout spots:
🏚️ Eaves
☀️ Decks
🛠️ Sheds

Basically anywhere quiet and protected becomes prime nesting space 👀