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Summary: Practical hosting guide focused on prevention steps before, during, and after a holiday meal so pests never reach the serving table. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Holiday dinners are supposed to be about family, comfort food, and seconds. What they should never include is a trail of ants across the dessert table or a roach photobombing the casserole.…

Summary: Learn how to check your Black Friday and Cyber Monday deliveries for pests and prevent infestations this holiday season. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Online deals bring excitement, but they can also bring a few hidden surprises. Pests often use the same supply chains as our favorite gifts, sneaking into warehouses, trucks, and packaging materials. With Black Friday…

Summary: Practical winter checklist to keep pests out for a pest-free winter by sealing entry points, protecting food and water, and organizing high risk spaces. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Cold weather sends pests looking for warmth, water, and easy meals. If your home has gaps, clutter, or cozy hiding spots, winter invaders will find them fast. Use this…

Summary: A practical Halloween guide for homeowners on how to keep sweet foods and candy from attracting pests. It explains why sugar draws invaders, highlights quick behaviors of ants, cockroaches, and flies, and gives a simple 10-minute prevention routine—with a local call to action from Pointe Pest Control. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Trick-or-treat time means bowls of chocolate…

Summary: Rats and mice are masters of hiding, nesting in overlooked corners and quiet rooms throughout your home. This guide explains the most common pest hiding spots—from kitchens to attics—and how to find and prevent infestations with help from Pointe Pest Control in Missouri and Illinois. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Rats and mice may be small, but they…

Summary:  Leaf piles may look harmless, but they’re prime shelters for rodents, spiders, and insects. Learn why pests gather in yard debris, the risks they pose, and how to prevent infestations with expert help from Pointe Pest Control in St. Louis. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When the leaves start to change, few things feel more satisfying than raking…

Summary: Fall is peak season for pest invasions across the Midwest. Learn which fall pests (mice, spiders, stink bugs, and more) hit St. Louis homes the hardest, plus prevention steps that actually work against these fall pests. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As the weather gets cooler, insects, spiders, and rodents are more desperate to invade our homes than…

Summary: A practical, step-by-step guide for St. Louis homeowners to prevent stink bugs—starting with sealing entry points—plus smart indoor responses and when to call a pro. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you’ve ever opened a window on a crisp September day and spotted a shield-shaped bug on the sill, you’ve met our most infamous seasonal nuisance: the stink…

Summary: Wood rot and wood damage from pests are both destructive, but there are key differences. This blog explains the contrast between the two and discusses the habits of wood-boring pests. Pointe Pest Control solve pest issues with efficiency. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As great as it is to be a homeowner, we would be remiss to ignore…

Summary: College dorms and apartments have a lot of activity, which makes it easy for pests to invade. This blog explains the habits of 6 common college pests and the best ways to prevent them. Pointe Pest Control provides reliable services. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ College campuses are essentially mini cities, especially at the huge universities with tens…