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Don’t Let Ants Steal the Candy: Halloween Pest Prevention Tips for St. Louis Homeowners
Halloween in St. Louis is all about costumes, trick-or-treating, and buckets of candy. While kids are excited to enjoy their treats, pests are also on the hunt. Ants, cockroaches, and even rodents...
Bed Bugs in St. Louis and Where They Come From
Bed Bugs in St. Louis: Where They Come From, What They Eat, and How to Stop Them Bed bugs are one of the most unsettling pests a homeowner can face. They don’t care if your home is spotless or...
The “Furniture Roach” You Don’t Want in Your St. Louis Home: A Sneaky Invader
What is a Furniture Roach? The so-called furniture roach isn’t a different species at all — it’s actually the Brown-Banded Cockroach. Homeowners often find them on furniture, walls, or higher...
From Kitchen to Basement: How to Protect Your St. Louis Home from Ants
From Kitchen to Basement: How to Protect Your St. Louis Home from Ants Ants may be small, but when they move into your home, they can cause big headaches. In St. Louis, our warm, humid summers and...
Termite Myths vs. Facts: Separating Truth from Fiction
Termites are one of the most misunderstood—and most destructive—pests facing homeowners in St. Louis. While they might be out of sight, they’re rarely out of action. Unfortunately, termite myths...
Spotting the Brown Recluse: Identification, Habits, and Safety Tips
When it comes to pests in the St. Louis area, few evoke as much concern as the Brown Recluse spider. And while their reputation can stir up fear, the truth is more practical than...
Tired of Mosquitoes? Try These Expert-Backed Tips for a Bite-Free Season
St. Louis summers are meant for backyard BBQs, family get-togethers, and evenings on the patio — not swatting mosquitoes every five seconds. If you're tired of itchy bites and buzzing nuisances,...
When “Cute” Becomes “Costly”: The Hidden Damage of Grey Squirrels in Your St. Louis Home
Those bushy-tailed grey squirrels scampering through your St. Louis yard might seem charming, but beneath their playful exterior lies a potential for significant and costly damage to your home and...
What Every St. Louis Homeowner Should Know About Bed Bugs
Knowledge is your best defense. If you’re waking up with itchy bites or spotting tiny rust-colored stains on your sheets, you might be dealing with an uninvited guest: bed bugs. At STL Pest Control,...
St. Louis Homeowners: 7 Early Signs You’ve Got a Pest Problem
Hey there, I’m Rick. I own STL Pest Control right here in St. Louis. I’ve been crawling through basements, squeezing into attics, and pulling squirrels out of vents for over 30 years. Pest problems...
