by Universal Pest Control | Sep 12, 2021 | Company News
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our friend and long-time employee, Mike Arends, who passed away peacefully in his home this week. Mike joined Universal Pest Control in the early 1980s after working for Terminix. His customers, many of whom...
by Universal Pest Control | Aug 30, 2021 | General Concerns, Residential Pests, The More You Know
NOTE: We haven’t included images of individual species in this article because some people can react negatively to the sight of these creatures. However, we have included source links where you can view species-specific reference images. Whenever someone...
by Universal Pest Control | Jul 27, 2021 | Beautiful Bugs, Eco-Friendly, Fun, Green Pest Control, The More You Know
Have you ever spotted a dainty lacewing living in your garden and wondered if this delicate creature is a friend or foe? The insect world is full of beautiful bugs (we’ve covered butterflies, ladybugs, and moths so far), and while they all play a vital role in the...
by Universal Pest Control | Jul 27, 2021 | Backyard Buddies, Fun, General Concerns, The More You Know
When you see an armadillo in your backyard you might be inclined to screech, or maybe “yech!”, but please don’t hurt them! They may look like armored, out-of-this-world four-legged warriors, but they’re quite harmless as long as you’re...
by Universal Pest Control | Jul 1, 2021 | Ants, Beautiful Bugs, Bees, Fun, Spiders, The More You Know
Have you ever wondered about insects and their symbolic meanings? You may be familiar with ladybugs and perhaps know that spotting one is associated with good luck or fortune. But what about all those other little creatures you see in your home or outside in the...
