How to Keep Pests Out During the Holidays

As we get closer to the holiday season and all its festivities, it’s important to remember how easily pest infestations get started around this time. With all of the gatherings of people, gifts coming to and fro, and decorations making annual appearances, there are plenty of opportunities for pests to spread around. If you’re wondering …

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Why Are Mice So Bad This Year?

Rodent Awareness is just a couple of weeks away here in Missouri. For those not familiar, Rodent Awareness Week is an annual event established by the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA) to help educate the public about the dangers of rat and mouse infestations. With fall and winter temperatures upon us, rodent infestations are on …

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Why Are There Bugs in My Bathroom?

The last thing you want to see when you’re in the shower or brushing your teeth is a cockroach scuttling across the tiled floor nearby. Unfortunately, all sorts of bugs are attracted to bathrooms! Many types of pests are drawn to bathrooms for a variety of reasons: humidity, moisture, and—best of all—plenty of hiding spaces. …

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Tips to Keep Ticks Out

Ticks may be tiny, but they’re one of the biggest pest threats. In the spring and summertime in St Louis, ticks are one of the main pests you need to keep an eye out for. According to a study, tick populations are on the rise as the global climate continues to get warmer and warmer. …

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Where Are the Ants in My Home Coming From?

Seemingly overnight, ants have appeared out of nowhere in your home—we’ve all been there. Discovering you suddenly have an ant problem can be one of the most frustrating problems as a homeowner. Not to mention trying to decipher where they came from in the first place. Being susceptible to ant infestations can be due to …

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How Far Do Bed Bugs Travel?

Bed bug infestations are infamously linked to traveling. This is because people often unknowingly bring home bed bugs with them after a trip. Bed bugs will latch onto suitcases and make the long journey all the way home with travelers. Once inside, bed bugs can spread throughout your home without you even knowing! Bed bugs …

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Tips For a Pest-Free Lawn This Summer

Maintaining a green, healthy lawn can be difficult when you have lawn insects actively trying to feed on your grass! Lawn pests are often the culprits behind dying grass and unhealthy lawn growth. Unfortunately, we deal with a number of lawn pests here in the St. Louis MO area. At Blue Chip Pest Services, our …

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Best Questions to Ask When Hiring a Pest Control Company

It can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to choosing a new pest control company. With so many options available in our region, how do you know you’re hiring the right people? In general, there are several things to look for in a pest control company: IPM practices, transparent reviews (that …

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Can Non-Wood Homes Get Termite Infestations?

There is a common misconception that termites only infest wood. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Termites are after the cellulose contained within not just wood, but other materials as well. This puts even brick homes at risk of a termite infestation—while it may be more difficult to get inside a non-wood home, they can …

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Gimme All the Holly & Jolly

Some of the “elves” in our Fenton office brought ALLLLL the cozy Christmas cheer to work today by declaring it Christmas PJ Day. Luckily for them, this is 100% Santa-approved!