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🦨 WHAT ATTRACTS SKUNKS TO YOUR YARD? 🦨If you’ve started noticing skunks hanging around your property, there’s probably s...
09/03/2026

🦨 WHAT ATTRACTS SKUNKS TO YOUR YARD? 🦨

If you’ve started noticing skunks hanging around your property, there’s probably something attracting them!

Skunks are opportunistic feeders, so yards with easy access to food, water, and shelter can become very appealing. 👀

Here are some common things that may bring them around:

🍖 Accessible garbage – Unsecured trash can provide an easy meal.
🐾 Pet food – Leaving food or water outside can attract wildlife.
🐛 Insects & grubs – Lawns with plenty of insects can become a skunk buffet.
🍎 Fallen fruit – Overripe fruit left on the ground can attract hungry skunks.
🌿 Shelter – Brush piles, wood piles, decks, sheds, and crawlspaces can provide places to hide or den.
💧 Water sources – Standing water and accessible outdoor water can also make your yard more inviting.

⚠️ Seeing a skunk once doesn't necessarily mean you have an infestation. But if you’re seeing them repeatedly, finding digging or lawn damage, or suspect one is denning near your home, it’s worth taking a closer look.

🦨 Wildlife problems are easier to handle when you identify what’s attracting them in the first place.

If skunks are making themselves a little too comfortable on your property, Parshall Pest Control can help!

📞 Contact us today to learn more about our wildlife services.

09/01/2026

🦟 WHY DO MOSQUITOES EXPLODE AFTER HEAVY RAIN?

Ever notice that after a big rainstorm, it feels like the mosquitoes suddenly come out of nowhere?

🌧️ Heavy rain can create a whole lot of new breeding opportunities.

Mosquitoes don't need a pond or lake to reproduce. Water that collects in buckets, clogged gutters, flowerpots, toys, low spots in the yard, and other containers can provide the standing water they need to lay eggs.

After a heavy rain:

💧 New standing water appears around your property
🥚 Mosquitoes have more places to lay eggs
🌿 Wet, humid conditions create ideal resting conditions
🦟 New mosquitoes can begin emerging as their life cycle progresses

And even if you dump out the water you can see, there may be plenty of other small pockets of water hiding around your property.

That's why mosquito activity can seem to explode after a stretch of heavy rain.

A few ways to help reduce breeding areas:

✔️ Empty containers that collect rainwater
✔️ Keep gutters clear
✔️ Change birdbath water regularly
✔️ Don't leave toys, buckets, or other containers sitting outside
✔️ Check your yard for areas where water tends to collect

And if the mosquitoes are still taking over your backyard, professional mosquito treatments can help reduce activity in the areas where they rest.

🌧️ Rain is great for the lawn. Not so much for your mosquito situation.

🐝 WHY DO WASPS BECOME MORE AGGRESSIVE LATER IN THE SUMMER?Ever notice that wasps and yellow jackets seem to become a lot...
08/26/2026

🐝 WHY DO WASPS BECOME MORE AGGRESSIVE LATER IN THE SUMMER?

Ever notice that wasps and yellow jackets seem to become a lot more noticeable—and a lot less friendly—as summer starts winding down?

There's a reason for that!

Earlier in the season, wasp colonies are focused heavily on building the nest and raising their young. As the colony grows, there are more workers actively protecting the nest and searching for food.

Later in the summer:

🐝 Colonies are at their largest. More workers means more activity around the nest.

🍬 Food sources start changing. As natural food sources become less available, yellow jackets are often attracted to sugary drinks, fruit, garbage, and other food around people.

🏠 Nests are well established. Wasps and yellow jackets become highly protective of their nests, especially when they feel threatened.

🚶 We're spending more time near them. Outdoor gatherings, decks, patios, and garbage areas can put people directly in their territory.

That's why a nest that seemed relatively quiet earlier in the summer can suddenly become a much bigger problem.

⚠️ Don't try to knock down or disturb an active nest yourself. Wasps and yellow jackets can defend their colony aggressively when they feel threatened.

If you notice increased stinging insect activity around your home or business, it's best to have the nest professionally inspected and treated.

Enjoy the last days of summer—just give those wasps a little extra space! 🐝

08/24/2026

🛏️ MYTH vs. FACT: Bed Bugs Only Infest Dirty Homes

MYTH:
"Bed bugs happen because a home is dirty or unclean."

FACT:
Bed bugs don't care how clean your home is.

Bed bugs are hitchhikers. They can travel into clean homes, apartments, hotels, dorms, offices, and other spaces by hiding in luggage, clothing, furniture, backpacks, and other personal belongings.

They aren't attracted to dirt—they're attracted to people and the opportunity for a blood meal.

That means even the cleanest home can experience a bed bug infestation.

Some common signs to watch for include:

🛏️ Small dark spots on mattresses or furniture
🩸 Small blood spots on bedding
🐜 Live bed bugs or shed skins
🔍 Bed bugs hiding in mattress seams, furniture cracks, and other small crevices
😴 Unexplained bites, especially after sleeping

If you find bed bugs, don't be embarrassed. It's not a reflection of your cleanliness.

The important thing is identifying the problem early and having it properly inspected and treated.

🦝 DID YOU KNOW? — Raccoons Have Incredibly Dexterous Front PawsRaccoons may look like they're just rummaging through you...
08/20/2026

🦝 DID YOU KNOW? — Raccoons Have Incredibly Dexterous Front Paws

Raccoons may look like they're just rummaging through your trash, but their front paws are surprisingly skilled!

Their paws are extremely sensitive and flexible, allowing them to:

🖐️ Open latches and containers
🗑️ Dig through garbage looking for food
🌳 Climb trees and structures
🏠 Find and manipulate openings around homes
💧 Handle and investigate objects in their environment

Those clever little paws are one reason raccoons can be such successful urban wildlife.

And unfortunately, that can include finding their way into places they don't belong.

Raccoons can use their paws to pull, pry, and manipulate weak areas around your home, including damaged soffits, vents, roofing materials, and other potential entry points.

If a raccoon discovers an opening into your attic or crawlspace, it may not take long for them to make themselves comfortable.

If you suspect wildlife is getting into your home, a wildlife inspection can help identify how they're getting in and what needs to be done to keep them out.

They're clever, curious, and incredibly good with those little paws—but we'd much rather see them using those skills in the wild than in your attic! 🦝

08/18/2026

🐜 DID YOU KNOW? — Ant Colonies Can Contain Thousands of Ants

When you see a few ants marching across your kitchen counter, it's easy to think you've only got a small problem.

But those few ants may be just a tiny part of a much larger colony.

Depending on the species, ant colonies can contain thousands of ants, all working together to find food, water, and shelter.

That's why simply spraying the ants you see may not solve the problem. Those are often worker ants that are out searching for resources and bringing them back to the colony.

Common places ants look for food and water include:

🍬 Kitchens and pantries
💧 Around sinks and plumbing
🏠 Around foundations and entry points
🌿 Landscaping and mulch beds
🪵 Moist or damaged wood

If you're suddenly seeing a lot of ants around your home, there may be a colony nearby.

Professional ant control focuses on more than just the ants you can see. Identifying where they're coming from and how they're getting inside is an important part of long-term control.

See a few ants? There may be hundreds—or even thousands—you don't see.

Happy Birthday to the one who started it all, Corey Parshall!Today we're celebrating the owner and driving force behind ...
08/14/2026

Happy Birthday to the one who started it all, Corey Parshall!

Today we're celebrating the owner and driving force behind Parshall Pest Control.

Corey has built more than just a pest control company. He's built a team, a culture, and a company that genuinely cares about doing things the right way and taking care of our customers.

From the early days to where Parshall is today, his vision, hard work, and dedication have helped shape the company and the team we are proud to be part of.

We hope you have a great birthday, Corey. Thank you for everything you do for our team and for continuing to push Parshall Pest Control toward greatness.

Help us wish Corey a very Happy Birthday!

08/12/2026

🏠 Why Are Exterior Treatments So Important for Pest Control?

When you see a bug inside your home, it can be tempting to grab a store-bought spray and treat the problem right where you see it.

But here's the thing: the bugs you see inside are often coming from somewhere outside.

That's why exterior pest control is such an important part of protecting your home.

Our technicians focus on areas where pests commonly travel, hide, and enter, including:

🐜 Around the foundation
🚪 Around doors and windows
🕳️ Cracks and potential entry points
🌿 Shrubs and landscaping around the home
🏠 Eaves, peaks, and other exterior areas

An exterior treatment helps address pest activity before it makes its way inside, rather than simply treating the bugs you happen to see indoors.

Think of it like this:

Indoor spray = treating the symptom.
Exterior pest control = helping protect the source and the entry points.

Regular exterior treatments can help reduce spiders, ants, occasional invaders, and other nuisance pests around your home while creating a protective barrier against pests trying to get inside.

The goal isn't to wait until you see pests in your kitchen, bathroom, or living room.

It's to help keep them out in the first place.

🐞 Why Are Lady Beetles Already Preparing for Fall?It may still feel like summer, but lady beetles are already thinking a...
08/03/2026

🐞 Why Are Lady Beetles Already Preparing for Fall?

It may still feel like summer, but lady beetles are already thinking ahead!

As the days slowly become shorter and temperatures begin to change, lady beetles start searching for protected places where they can spend the winter. Unfortunately, that often means your home.

They commonly gather around:

🏠 Siding warmed by the sun
🪟 Windows and window frames
🏡 Soffits, fascia, and rooflines
🕳️ Small cracks and gaps around the exterior

Once they find an opening, they can make their way into wall voids and attics to overwinter. Then, when temperatures warm up in late winter or early spring, they often emerge inside your home looking for a way back outside.

The best way to prevent a lady beetle invasion is to be proactive:

✔️ Seal cracks and gaps around your home
✔️ Install quality door sweeps
✔️ Repair damaged screens and weatherstripping
✔️ Schedule an exterior perimeter treatment before fall invaders become active

While lady beetles are beneficial outdoors because they feed on aphids and other garden pests, most homeowners would rather keep them outside than find dozens of them on their windows in the spring.

A little prevention now can help you avoid a big surprise later!

07/31/2026

🪰 Why Do Flies Keep Coming Back After You Swat Them?

Ever feel like you swat one fly, only for another to show up a few minutes later?

You're not imagining things.

The fly you're seeing is often just one of many. If flies are continually appearing in your home or business, there's usually an underlying source that's attracting them.

Common reasons flies keep coming back include:

🗑️ Garbage or food waste
🍎 Overripe fruits and vegetables
💧 Moisture or standing water
🚪 Doors or windows left open
🦴 Organic material in drains or trash bins

Some flies can also reproduce quickly. A single female house fly can lay hundreds of eggs during her lifetime, so eliminating one fly doesn't solve the root of the problem.

The key to long-term fly control is identifying where they're breeding and what they're being attracted to.

Professional fly control may include:

✔️ Identifying breeding sites
✔️ Treating problem areas
✔️ Deep cleaning drains when necessary
✔️ Recommending sanitation and exclusion improvements

If you're constantly reaching for the fly swatter, it may be time to address what's attracting them in the first place.

Because when it comes to flies, getting rid of the source is much more effective than swatting the symptoms.

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