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. At Spectrum Pest Control, we know how to get…

They came out of nowhere, one day we didn’t have them and the next we were polluted. I can remember the first year of the outbreak, people’s homes were literally covered with them. They seemed to be everywhere.…

When it comes to them being a nuisance or pest though, that’s a whole different story. Earwigs can be found all over the country, including in cities such as Pittsburgh or Crafton, PA. Once an infestation is found, simply applying…

The kitchen becomes even more of a haven as temperatures drop in the fall and winter. As you welcome guests into your home during these months, you may unknowingly entertain some unwanted furry intruders as well. When the…

While mouse sightings are often unsettling, can they pose any actual problems? It’s easiest to just get rid of the mouse as painlessly and quickly as possible, but what most homeowners don’t realize is that the mouse’s presence…

The only way to eliminate bees from your home is to remove their hive or nest. Since this can be difficult and challenging for larger hives or nests, removing them should be left to a Pittsburgh bee control professional.…

Does Killing Stink Bugs Attract More? No, killing a stink bug will not attract more to your home. However, there are multiple other things that could be attracting these pests. What Attracts Stink Bugs? Stink bugs are attracted to:…

If you’ve ever smashed one beneath a rolled magazine then you’ve likely taken a big whiff of the foul odor they give off. Even with the stink bug scooped into the trash, you’ll find that once that unpleasant…

Let’s face it, though: Ants are inevitable. Even in the cleanest and most pristine of homes, these tiny critters can strike, attracted by a range of conditions often well outside your control. Many of us quickly turn to…

Every year, the average American home faces an onslaught of attacks from a variety of pests. Ants creep in under doors or through tiny cracks to forage for food in your kitchen or pantry. While carpenter bees don’t…