As the temperatures continue to drop and winter settles in for the long haul, many homeowners notice an unwelcome trend—an increase in house bugs. While it might seem counterintuitive, the colder months often drive pests indoors in search of warmth, shelter, and food. From spiders spinning webs in the corners to ants trailing across the kitchen...

As winter arrives and temperatures plummet, have you ever wondered what happens to the bugs that usually share your home in warmer seasons? Do they just disappear, or do they have clever ways to handle the cold? In this blog post, we'll explore the world of winter bugs and their amazing tricks for surviving freezing temperatures. From going into...

As the weather begins to cool and fall creeps around the corner, many fall festivities are on our minds. Pumpkin patches, hayrides, autumnal leaves… and rodents!? For homeowners (and your friends here at EcoShield!), cooler weather can mean creeping critters moving indoors to beat the chill. Various mice, rats, and even squirrels may see your home...

Like most insects and bugs, the boxelder bug makes an appearance in the spring and hangs around until the temperatures begin to drop. This means that the summertime is the peak season for boxelders (outdoors), which may not come as a surprise to some. It may feel as if there are boxelders EVERYWHERE during the summer… trust us, it’s not just in...

As the skies turn grayer, the days turn shorter, and the temperatures start to plummet, many homeowners take misguided comfort in the belief that the colder season will reduce the need for house pest control. It’s a widely held misconception that freezing temperatures would simply kill off the many pests that can plague a home. If that was true,...