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How Accurate Are These Literary Pests? - Part 1 When works of fiction have characters that are based on real animals or insects, they're often dramatized for the sake of the story. But many stories, especially children’s fiction, adhere to the facts of the animal while adding characteristics to make it more likable than the…

How To Have A Pest-Free Party Picture it: you’ve planned a fun gathering for family and friends, where your kitchen table or backyard patio will be filled with delicious food and special drinks. The house is packed, the guests are having a good time, then they arrive: a bunch of tiny, uninvited pests who steal…

5 Pollinating Pests If you have seasonal allergies (aka hay fever), any type of warm weather can be quite troublesome. Flowers and plants bloom in warm weather, which means that pollen is in the air and our noses once again. We can still see some pollinating insects hard at work on these fragrant flowers and…

A Glossary of Common Pest Control Terms Pest control can be quite the overwhelming experience when you take a deeper dive into the process. On the surface, it seems straightforward: pests invade a home or business, and a technician visits to look at the problem and spray some chemicals. This is a pretty rudimentary definition of…

3 Noteworthy MLB Pest Experiences With the MLB World Series currently in its fourth game, baseball fans everywhere are watching with both anticipation and bleakness. Anticipation to see who will take home the title, and bleakness over this being the last occurrence of major league baseball until Spring Training heats up in a few months. Although…

When It Rains, It Pours Pests - Part 2 Welcome to part two of our rainy day series! Fall is when rainstorms become more frequent and intense, and pests are still somehow a problem. That's because when the weather is bad, pests like to stay indoors where it's warm and dry. So if you notice a sudden…

When It Rains, It Pours Pests - Part 1 For many areas in the country, autumn means the arrival of a steady rain pattern. Rain in the fall and winter is much different than in spring and summer, as there is the addition of cooler temperatures and fewer daylight hours. It seems like this should be…

A Complete Guide To Mosquitoes There are few things more annoying than mosquitoes. These little pests seem to be attracted to the slightest hint of human skin, and their bites can be both itchy and painful. What's worse, mosquitoes can also transmit dangerous diseases. In fact, these pesky insects are responsible for the spread of malaria,…

Common Household Pests in Illinois Finding pests in your home can be scary, especially if you don’t know what they are. You can trust Pointe Pest Control to give you all the information you need to know about household pests in Illinois. If you want help eliminating them, we also offer fast and effective pest…

The Definitive Guide to Cockroaches in Illinois If you're a resident of Illinois, you may be wondering what to do if you encounter a cockroach. Cockroaches can be pesky creatures, and they can cause a lot of damage if they infest your home or business. In this blog post, we will provide a comprehensive guide…