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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...

If you’re hearing scratching in the walls or spotting winged insects near your windows, your home may be under attack. But what’s the culprit—carpenter ants or termites? While both pests cause...

Unwelcome pests spotted across backyards and gardens as population surges "I thought stink bugs were just a fall thing—now I’m finding them all over my tomatoes," said Bridgette Moore, a homeowner...

You’re in the kitchen late at night. You flip on the light—and there it is. A single cockroach scurries across the floor and disappears under the fridge. Gross, sure. But just one, right? No big...

It starts with a strange little bug… You’re brushing your teeth, getting ready for the day, when you spot something moving near the sink. Tiny. Black or gray. Almost too small to notice—until it...

Mosquito Control for Families in St. Louis It starts like any other summer evening. The kids are laughing in the yard. The dog’s chasing fireflies. The grill is heating up, and the smell of barbecue...

When it comes to termite damage, the worst infestations are often the ones you don’t see—until it's too late. At STL Pest Control, we've been helping St. Louis homeowners since 1989 protect their...

If you've ever turned on a bathroom light at night and seen something fast and leggy dart across the floor—you're not alone. House centipedes are a common, creepy-crawly problem in many St. Louis...