If You Kill a Stink Bug Will It Attract More?
If You Kill a Stink Bug Will It Attract More? There is a common myth that when you kill a stink bug and the unique odor is released, the stench will attract more stink bugs. [...]
Can Mice in the House Make You Sick?
Most homeowners, whether you've escaped to the wide open country or are nestled in the bustling city, learn how to handle the occasional mouse or rodent visitor. While mouse sightings are often unsettling, can they [...]
Year-Round Pest Control, Do I Need It?
Benefits of Year-Round Pest Control Maintenance I couldn’t tell you how many times I’ve had a conversation with someone explaining the benefits to our regular quarterly service only to be brushed off and insisting [...]
Why Do I Have Ants In My Home?
Why Do I Have Ants In My Home? Here at Spectrum Pest Control, we know that the end of winter and warmer weather brings many things, one of which is ants. We can practically [...]
Why Do I Have Ants In My Kitchen
Why Do I Have Ants In My Kitchen Its been a long cold winter in Western Pennsylvania. It is now early April and the seasons are changing. We are starting to get our first [...]
Spectrum Pest Control Featured on Redfin
Redfin, a real estate brokerage company, recently reached out to us at Spectrum Pest Control for an expert opinion on stink bugs and how to get them out of your home. Check out our collaboration [...]
How Do I Stop Bee’s from Getting into my Home?
How Do I Stop Bee’s from Getting into my Home? I’ll be honest here, you can’t. Short of throwing an impenetrable dome over your home, there is absolutely nothing you can do to prevent this [...]
Why Are Bed Bugs So Hard To Kill?
Get Rid of Bed Bugs Bed bugs are the hardest insect to control, even for the professionals. DDT was a widely used insecticide in the 40s and 50s. It reduced their population for years [...]
What Do Carpenter Ants Eat?
Do Carpenter Ants Eat Wood? Surprisingly, carpenter ants are a wood destroying insect but, unlike termites, they do not actually eat the wood in your home. They will tear the wood apart to make [...]
Why do I have bees in the winter?
Why do I have bees in the winter? It’s not a very common problem, but it is a problem none the less. You’ve probably seen it on your home and not even realized [...]
How Did I Get Bed Bugs?
How Did I Get Bed Bugs? We get a ton of calls asking this very question “How Did I Get Bedbugs”. Unfortunately, I am not able to give you a definitive answer to where [...]
Bed Bug Treatments Is Cheaper Always Better
Bed Bug Treatments, Is cheaper always better? I won’t lie, I’m cheap. If I have a problem, and I cannot take care of this problem by myself, I will search for a contractor. [...]
What Caused The Pittsburgh Stink Bug Outbreak?
What Caused The Pittsburgh Stink Bug Outbreak I have been in the exterminating industry for 25 years now. I never saw a stink bug until 2011 or 2012. They came out of nowhere, one day [...]
What Caused The Pittsburgh Bed Bug Epidemic?
That’s an excellent question, and unfortunately there are probably 500 different answers all of which are correct in their own way. In my professional opinion a lot of it, rather, most of it has [...]
How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs
Every single day when the phone at Spectrum Pest Control starts ringing, I can guarantee I will be taking a call that will be plagued with a multitude frantic homeowner right here in Pittsburgh, [...]
Helpful Tips for Preventing Bed Bugs
Most of our customers don’t even know what a bed bug looks like let alone how they can prevent an infestation. If they knew how bad the bed bug epidemic has gotten around Pittsburgh, it [...]
How to Tell the Difference Between Carpenter Ants and Termites
Carpenter Ants or Termites? How to Tell the Difference You think you may have a pest chomping on the wood frame of your home. But you can’t decide if you have a termite problem or [...]
How To Keep Mice Out of Your Home This Winter
How To Keep Mice Out of Your Home This Winter Fall is here, leaves are falling, and it is starting to get cold outside. Here at Spectrum Pest Control, we refer to this season as [...]
Types of Spiders to Look Out For in PA
The dreaded spider, I’ve seen 250 pound grown men scream like little girls running into an unexpected spider in their house. I’ve seen it because I’m that grown man, and I just like you didn’t [...]
How to Remain Pest-Free In 2018
How to Remain Pest-Free In 2018 Anyone who has ever had the unfortunate experience of an insect and/or rodent problem in the Pittsburgh area is all too familiar with the amount of energy, money, [...]
The lady bug… or is it the Asian beetle
The Ladybug… or is it the Asian beetle? Introduction of the Asian Lady Beetle It seems kind of funny when you look at these harmless looking insects’ knowing that they were actually introduced by [...]
Benefits of Professional Bee Removal
Benefits of Professional Bee Removal The importance of bees cannot be overstated. Whether you like them or not, bees are responsible for pollinating roughly 1/3 of all the foods that we eat. Unfortunately, these [...]
What To Do When You See Bees In Or Around Your Home
What To Do When You See Bees In Or Around Your Home While there has been much information lately about the value of our bees as necessary pollinators, chances are that you would prefer [...]
Springtime Pest Control Tips for Pittsburgh Area Homeowners
Springtime Pest Control Tips for Pittsburgh Area Homeowners Even though we are still in the throes of winter, it’s never too early to start thinking about springtime pest control in the greater Pittsburgh area. [...]
DIY vs. Professional Mice Control
DIY vs. Professional Mice Control If you’ve recently noticed signs around your home that indicate the presence of mice, you may already have an infestation on your hands. There are 8 tell-tale signs that every [...]
Do You Have A Mouse In Your House? Give Them An Eviction Notice!
Do You Have A Mouse In Your House? Give Them An Eviction Notice! Unless they are Disney characters, a mouse in your home is probably one of the least welcome things you can [...]
Fall and Overwintering Pests in the Pittsburgh Area
Fall and Overwintering Pests in the Pittsburgh Area While it’s no secret that insects, rodents, and other forms of wildlife can find a way into our homes at any given time throughout the [...]
Telltale Signs of a Mice or Rat Infestation
Telltale Signs of a Mice or Rat Infestation Mice and rats are active throughout the year and can cause a great deal of damage to your home or office if they go undetected. [...]
The 4 Most Common Spring Pests – And How to Keep Them Out
The 4 Most Common Spring Pests – And How to Keep Them Out Spring is finally here in most parts of the country, and for Spectrum Pest Control, that means an uptick (no pun [...]
Stay Ant Free This Spring
It’s March, and you’re getting ready to enjoy the long overdue Spring. Your summer clothes are going to come out soon, and you’ll be drinking on your patio in mere months. But then as you [...]
Spring Checklist to Keep Your Home Bug Free
Spring Checklist to Keep Your Home Bug Free Spring is rapidly approaching, and for pest control specialists, spring means bugs! We all look forward to the return of beneficial insects like ladybugs and [...]
7 Helpful Pest Control Tips For Homeowners To Consider
Termites can be vicious pests – causing over a billion dollars in property damage each year. And, this damage isn’t always covered by homeowner’s insurance.
Responsible Housekeeping with Preventative Pest Control Services
Termites can be vicious pests – causing over a billion dollars in property damage each year. And, this damage isn’t always covered by homeowner’s insurance.
How to Protect Your Property with Landscaping Tips to Keep Termites Out
Termites can be vicious pests – causing over a billion dollars in property damage each year. And, this damage isn’t always covered by homeowner’s insurance.
7 Easy Tips to Keep Your Home Bug-Free This Spring
It might not seem like it, but spring is right around the corner – and with it, the return of bugs. As the weather warms up and flowers begin to bloom, it’s time for all of us to think about how to keep our homes bug-free in the coming months.
Get Ready For Spring! Save $100 Off Spectrum’s Ultimate Care Program
It’s that time of year again and spring is right around the corner. Before we know it, ants will be invading our kitchens and yellow jackets will be dive bombing our back yard cookout. Here at Spectrum, We Take Bugs Serious!
How To Get Rid Of Mice?
How To Get Rid Of Mice? Are you sharing your home with mice this winter? Of course, we don’t really mean those cute, white ones that we love to watch running on the wheel. We [...]
Know More About Dangers of Mice Infestation
Know More About Dangers of Mice Infestation While a little mouse might look cute and handsome, the truth is that they could cause quite a lot of issues. The professionals warn that small mice are [...]
Did You Know About the Signs of Termite Infestation?
Did You Know About the Signs of Termite Infestation? Now, termites are known to be most active during summer time. Even though it might seem strange that a cold-blooded creature such as the termite would [...]
Responsible Housekeeping with Preventative Pest Control Services
Responsible Housekeeping with Preventative Pest Control Services Most Pittsburgh homeowners are all too familiar with the many different types of pests and rodents that invade their households during different times of the year. No matter [...]
5 Reasons for Hiring a Commercial Pest Control Service
5 Reasons for Hiring a Commercial Pest Control Service Not only do pests and rodents invade our homes at different times of the year, they also wreak havoc on commercial properties as well. Commercial property [...]
The Prolific Nature Of The Common Cockroach And What You Can Do About To Avoid Them
Of all earth’s creatures, no single one can match the longevity or the prolific nature of the common cockroach. There are few if any American cities that are not inhabited by this pest and yet, [...]
The Top Qualities To Look For In A Professional Pest Control Service
The Top Qualities To Look For In A Professional Pest Control Service Whenever you discover an insect infestation in your home, you’re going to need the services of a professional pest control company. But how [...]
Why Is Bee Control Needed?
Why Is Bee Control Needed? Bees play a huge part in fertilization of food crops, and that is integral to the world’s ecology. However, due to excessive pesticides, the population of bees is going down [...]
Reasons for the Increase in Demand for Rodent Control in Pittsburgh
Reasons for the Increase in Demand for Rodent Control in Pittsburgh As rodents establish nests underground, weather and temperature usually doesn’t affect it. This is specifically true about subterranean rodents. For most homeowners, rats and [...]
What are the Signs of Bed Bug Infestation?
What are the Signs of Bed Bug Infestation? Did you get up with red welts that are itchy? The fact is that you might have bed bugs infestation that you are unaware of. Being able [...]
Ways to Get Rid Of Hornets Nests
Ways to Get Rid Of Hornets NestsThe truth is that hornets, as well as wasps and bees, have a rather important role in the environment as they prey on insects and keep their population at [...]
How to Eliminate A Rodent Infestation
How to Eliminate A Rodent Infestation Before you engage in any extermination or methods for control, you need to properly identify the population of the pest. Noise within the walls may indeed be the result [...]
How To Deal With A Carpenter Bee Infestation?
How To Deal With A Carpenter Bee Infestation? Carpenter bees are known to be an incredibly destructive as they cause damage to homes throughout the entire country. These particularly annoying creatures are known to destroy [...]
Why Do Pest Control Services Identify Rat Infestations Before Removing Them?
Why Do Pest Control Services Identify Rat Infestations Before Removing Them? If you have seen rats or heard scurrying noises, it is time to call in a pest control service. Not only do these rodents [...]
Why Call In Professionals to Eliminate Termites Infestation?
Why Call In Professionals to Eliminate Termites Infestation? Did you notice that wooden furniture has got tiny holes or did one of the chairs break and ant-like insects streamed out? That is termite. These pests [...]
Pest Control Services Can Improve Your Quality Of Life
Pest Control Services Can Improve Your Quality Of Life No matter where you live in the greater Pittsburgh area, insects and other pests can be a problem throughout the year. Whether its insects or rodents, [...]
Health Hazards of Cockroach Infestations
Health Hazards of Cockroach Infestations Every one of us has, at some point in our lives, encountered the cockroach whether it was a few that frequented your kitchen countertops or a full blown infestation. Their [...]
Stink Bug Infestations and How to Control Them
Stink Bug Infestations and How to Control Them One of the more common pests that homeowners have to deal with in the Pittsburgh area is the stink bug (a.k.a. box elder beetle). Although they are [...]
Why Lookout for Carpet Beetles in Pittsburgh?
Why Lookout for Carpet Beetles in Pittsburgh? During the spring in Pittsburgh area, it is not unusual for some homeowners to fall prey to carpet beetle infestations. These pests are capable of wreaking havoc with [...]
The Exterminator’s best Friends, i.e. the Tools of Their Trade
The Exterminator’s best Friends, i.e. the Tools of Their Trade Today’s exterminators and pest control specialists have an arsenal of combatants for the elimination of numerous pests. Since no two pests or pest infestations are [...]
5 Signs that indicate the Presence of a Termite Infestation
5 Signs that indicate the Presence of a Termite Infestation It is widely known that termites live in subterranean colonies beneath commercial and residential structures. Since they typically emerge after a spring thaw, this is [...]
Responsible Housekeeping with Preventative Pest Control Services
Responsible Housekeeping with Preventative Pest Control Services Most Pittsburgh homeowners are all too familiar with the many different types of pests and rodents that invade their households during different times of the year. No matter [...]
7 Helpful Pest Control Tips For Homeowners To Consider
7 Helpful Pest Control Tips For Homeowners To Consider Many homeowners in the greater Pittsburgh area have benefited from preventative pest control services. These professionals have been educated and trained at identifying the different types [...]
The Importance of Mice and Rodent Control
The Importance of Mice and Rodent Control For some Pittsburgh homeowners, nothing has been more frightening and traumatic than the mice and rodent infestations they experienced in the past. No matter what type of intrusive [...]
5 Threats To Physical Health That Are Attributed To Pest Infestations
5 Threats to Physical Health that are attributed to Pest Infestations Some Pittsburgh homeowners as well as homeowners living in the surrounding communities are all too familiar with the different types of pest and rodent [...]
Tips For Avoiding Pests This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving has morphed into one of the country’s biggest holidays, thanks in part to the rise of Black Friday. Regardless of how you feel about shopping, I think we can all agree that turkey, stuffing and [...]
Do You Need To Worry About Pests In Your Yard?
Many of our clients are busy folks with lives and families, so they need our help to get rid of Pittsburgh, PA pest control problems. That’s understandable, and we’re more than happy to help. But [...]
Tips for Termite Prevention
The damage termites cause in the United States creates a billion dollar business. They damage about 600,000 homes each year. Without the right prevention and control, they can do damage that can cost thousands to [...]
Safeguarding Your Home From Pests
Here at Spectrum Pest Control, your trusted pest control company in Pittsburgh, PA, we’re a solutions-oriented business; when we see a problem, we don’t want to waste any time lamenting it or worrying about it. So [...]
All You Need To Know About Earwigs
All You Need To Know About Earwigs adminMay 28th, 2015|.Pest Control|.Best Pest Control, Commercial Pest Control, Exterminator, Exterminators, Home Pest Control, Pest Control, Pest Control Companies, Pest Control Services, Pest Exterminator, Pittsburgh PA, Professional [...]
Be Proactive About Insect Control at Home
Be Proactive About Insect Control at Home adminSeptember 10th, 2015|.Pest Control|.Best Pest Control, Commercial Pest Control, Exterminator, Exterminators, Home Pest Control, Pest Control, Pest Control Companies, Pest Control Services, Pest Exterminator, Pittsburgh PA, Professional [...]
Emergency Pest Control At Your Fingertips
Emergency Pest Control At Your Fingertips adminSeptember 15th, 2015September 15th, 2015|.Pest Control|.Best Pest Control, Commercial Pest Control, Exterminator, Exterminators, Home Pest Control, Pest Control, Pest Control Companies, Pest Control Services, Pest Exterminator, Pittsburgh PA, [...]
Professional Pest Control Every Time
Professional Pest Control Every Time admin2015-10-22T14:57:27+00:00October 22nd, 2015|.Pest Control|.Best Pest Control, Commercial Pest Control, Exterminator, Exterminators, Home Pest Control, Pest Control, Pest Control Companies, Pest Control Services, Pest Exterminator, Pittsburgh PA, Professional Pest Control, [...]
Tips for Keeping Pests out of Commercial Kitchens
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This saying has been around for years and brings truth to the idea that many issues can be prevented by being proactive. The same goes [...]
Keep Commercial Kitchens Free of Pests
Kitchens are prone to attracting pests. However, commercial kitchens tend to need even more pest control care than residential kitchens. Working with food, no matter how well the kitchen is cleaned, has the possibility to [...]
Pest Control Methods For The Colder Months
We can all agree that it's much chillier now than it was a few weeks ago. Now that the cold weather has arrived, many pests will go dormant or become less active. However, that doesn’t mean [...]
DIY Insect Control for Bed Bugs
Limiting and preventing bed bugs from becoming a problem in your home is possible. We mentioned in a previous blog that bed bugs can exist in a clean home or one with poor sanitation. Much [...]
Signs You May Have A Rodent Problem
Rodents are one of the most difficult pest problems to identify, because mice and rats don’t want to be friendly with you. They’d much rather stay hidden in the shadows, only coming out to steal [...]
Tips For Keeping Bugs Out Of Your Home’s Kitchen
Nobody wants to have bugs in their home, but if you had to allow them in, where is the last place you would want them to be? The kitchen, because that’s where all your food [...]
Get Rid of Bed Bugs with Insect Control
To continue our blog series on bed bugs, we are addressing home treatment steps you can take if you find bed bugs. In a previous blog, we addressed where to find them if they are [...]
Bed Bug Myths Debunked
Spectrum Pest Control is a locally owned and operated company providing Pittsburgh, PA pest control services to Western Pennsylvania homes and commercial businesses. Once a pest of the past, bedbugs now infest every state in the U.S.. Spreading [...]
More Tips To Avoid Bed Bugs In Hotels
In our last blog, we began talking about some of the ways in which you can avoid getting bed bugs when staying at hotels. Now you know that you should put your luggage in the [...]
Tips For Avoiding Hotel Bedbugs
If you're sleeping somewhere other than home, beware. Bedbug prevalence is on the rise, and hotels and motels are some of their favorite hangouts. But no need to get depressed just yet. With these easy tips, [...]
Find Bed Bugs Before they Create an Infestation
In our last blog, we talked about bed bugs and how they travel. Despite the fear of bed bugs being everywhere you travel, they can stow away in luggage and travel with you. When you [...]
How Bed Bugs are Brought Home
Bed bugs. Just the name of these insects can bring very visceral reactions. Let’s face it, they are hated and are a nuisance. The idea of them comes a lot of fear and uncertainty. They [...]
Professional Pest Control Every Time
Hours. Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM, Sat-Sun 9AM-12PM Address. 410 Oliver Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Tel. (412) 532-1380 We Accept: When looking for a pest control company, there are a few things you may be looking for, [...]
Emergency Pest Control at Your Fingertips
Finding pests in your home doesn’t always happen during business hours. In fact, that’s rarely the case. It happens on the weekends, when most weekend warriors are doing home improvement projects and come across an [...]
Be Proactive About Insect Control at Home
Cooler months bring creatures from nature into residential and commercial properties where they can survive. They will find a place that is habitable and begin to settle in. These pests will begin eating and breeding, [...]
All You Need To Know About Earwigs
All You Need to Know About Earwigs Earwigs are feared by many people due to their appearance. However they are pretty harmless to humans. When it comes to them being a nuisance or pest [...]
The Ideal Time And Method To Remove The Nest Of A Paper Wasp
Some general information There are around 22 types of paper wasps alone in North America. They have derived this name because they build nests with some plant material and saliva which seems to be [...]
Few Easy Steps To Get Rid Of Argentine Ants
General idea about the Argentine Ants The Argentine ant originally does not belong to US. They are believed to have been introduced from Argentina and Brazil on coffee ships. Now these ants are commonly [...]
Bald Faced Hornets A Pittsburgh Threat
Bald faced hornets can be found in most parts of North America. While they are small compared to some of their larger wasp cousins, they pack a painful sting and they are relatively aggressive. They [...]
Earwigs Everywhere
Earwigs are common pests that are often found within homes all across North America. There are more than 20 species and they can grow to be quite large, though the juvenile insects can be a [...]
Centipedes
Centipedes in small numbers can help control the populations of pests like spiders and cockroaches, but a centipede infestation can quickly become a nuisance. The best way to treat an infestation is to prevent it [...]
Millipedes
Millipedes are insects that can be found all over North America. While they generally live outdoors, they can migrate into homes. Though an actual millipede infestation is quite rare, it can certainly occur. However, these [...]
Pest Control Tips
Pest infestations are a nightmare for any homeowner and these infestations can be a serious hazard for your health. Different types of pests such as cockroaches, bugs, mosquitoes, ants, rodents, flies and many others can [...]
Stink Bugs Are Serious Problem For Pittsburgh Residents
What is a Stink Bug? Halyomorpha halys, or simply known as a stink bug is a brown insect belonging to the family Pentatomidae, and it is native to the Asian countries like Japan, China, [...]
How To Use Spring Cleaning As Pest Control
Spring is coming, and there’s never been a better time to get on top of your spring cleaning. A few of these tips can help contribute to a hassle-free home for you this year. Every [...]
Do At Home Products Work As Well As Professional Pest Control?
When many people start thinking about their spring cleaning in the warmer weather ahead. Unfortunately, this warmer weather can also be associated with an increase in pest problems. People throughout Pittsburgh report increasing issues when [...]
Tips for Pest-Proofing Your Home’s Exterior
Pittsburgh homes are not exempt from one big challenge that any homeowner faces: pests. No, not that kid who keeps skateboarding in your driveway, but the really nasty pests: insects, spiders, rodents, and so on. [...]
Commercial Service
Whether it’s controlling cockroaches, ants, beetles, rodents or flying insects, our pest elimination program is customized to target infestations unique to your business.
Residential Service
Your home should be a place to rest in and not worry about insects and rodents invading. However, there will be times when you’ll have insects enter your home and create issues. It’s in [...]
