What Should I Do When I Have Mice In My Home?
If you have recently found evidence of mice in your home, you are in good company. We are currently experiencing a large increase in inquiries for mice removal and control. While professional trapping...
View ArticleAre There Flying Ants?
With so many insects making their appearance this time of year, it can be difficult to keep them all straight. One you might think you know for sure is the ant, invader of picnics and expert at...
View ArticleUgh–I Smell a Skunk
It’s unmistakable, isn’t it? That horrid, offensive odor when a skunk sprays. Spring can bring beautiful smelling flowers, but it also brings out those skunks! We are already seeing an uptick in skunk...
View ArticleWhere Do Brown Recluse Spiders Live?
Here in St. Louis, most of the insects and spiders that take up residence in our homes and businesses are merely pests–while we don’t like to see them, they really can’t harm us personally. We just...
View ArticleWhy Aren’t DIY Mosquito Treatments Effective?
We’ve all heard of them—allegedly “foolproof” DIY methods of mosquito control that your brother, mom, neighbor, or Facebook friend swears by! There are only so many citronella candles a person can...
View ArticleAre There Poisonous Spiders in Missouri?
It’s bad enough to think about spiders in your house and yard, but have you wondered if they are dangerous, in addition to just having an extreme “ick” factor? Are there poisonous spiders in Missouri?...
View ArticleSt. Louis Pest Control Questions
Is there something bugging you? Well, we’ve got answers! Wherever we go, people see the Holper name on our trucks and uniforms and approach us with questions. These are some of the questions we’ve...
View ArticleIs St. Louis Experiencing More Wasps This Summer?
It sure seems like we’ve been hearing about significantly more stings from wasps this summer. Maybe you’re experiencing that, too. Do you know how to tell a wasp from other stinging insects? Do you...
View ArticleBED BUGS: Teensy Mutant Travelers
Bed bugs are small. And they get EVERYWHERE: deep into clutter, upholstery and every nook and cranny from fabric seams to crew holes. Bed bug bites are often mistaken for mosquito bites or bites from...
View ArticleStink Bugs…Do They Bite?
Normally, they do not. However, they will bite if they feel threatened. The bite area may have some swelling or rash and may feel painful, but harmless. Even though a stink bugs’ bite is usually...
View ArticleConquering Moles, Voles & Other Pests
The Biology of… Mice- are classified as omnivores, preferring seeds and grains. The weight of a mouse averages ½ ounce. The length varies from 5-1/2 x 7-1/2 inches, including the tail which measures...
View ArticleWhat’s in Your Attic?
Properly insulating our home and saving money on energy costs are common concerns for homeowners. A frequent oversight in colder months, however, is not an energy efficiency problem, but a pest...
View ArticleIt’s “Tick Talk” time!
Now that the winter thaw is over and the Crocus’ and Daffodils are in bloom, it’s time to start preparing for the warm weather pest to arrive. Holper’s is offering a service called “Tick Management “....
View ArticleHolper’s Holiday Lights
Still Wanting to Hang Those Holiday Lights? Not finding the time to do so? It’s not too late to have Holper’s Holiday Lights help! With over 18 years of experience, you know it will be done right, but...
View ArticleWhy Aren’t DIY Mosquito Treatments Effective?
We’ve all heard of them—allegedly “foolproof” DIY methods of mosquito control that your brother, mom, neighbor, or Facebook friend swears by! There are only so many citronella candles a person can...
View ArticleAre There Poisonous Spiders in Missouri?
It’s bad enough to think about spiders in your house and yard, but have you wondered if they are dangerous, in addition to just having an extreme “ick” factor? Are there poisonous spiders in Missouri?...
View ArticleSt. Louis Pest Control Questions
Is there something bugging you? Well, we’ve got answers! Wherever we go, people see the Holper name on our trucks and uniforms and approach us with questions. These are some of the questions we’ve...
View ArticleIs St. Louis Experiencing More Wasps This Summer?
It sure seems like we’ve been hearing about significantly more stings from wasps this summer. Maybe you’re experiencing that, too. Do you know how to tell a wasp from other stinging insects? Do you...
View ArticleBED BUGS: Teensy Mutant Travelers
Bed bugs are small. And they get EVERYWHERE: deep into clutter, upholstery and every nook and cranny from fabric seams to crew holes. Bed bug bites are often mistaken for mosquito bites or bites from...
View ArticleStink Bugs…Do They Bite?
Normally, they do not. However, they will bite if they feel threatened. The bite area may have some swelling or rash and may feel painful, but harmless. Even though a stink bugs’ bite is usually...
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