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Here’s some insight into seasonal pest tips and tricks as well as coverage and info about our community involvement in our blog.
10 Bed Bug Myths Debunked
Searching the internet for information about bed bugs can throw you down a strange, confusing rabbit hole in a matter of...
12 Tips for Traveling Abroad
by Stanton E. Cope – Technical Director, Franklin Pest Solutions Some people get so thrilled they can hardly pack their bag...
Top 4 Common Pest Invasions to Prevent This Holiday Season
Happy Holiday Season! Holidays can be such a wonderful time of year, but let's be honest. They are also super stressful....
How Do Mice Get In?
You're on the couch. It's been dark outside already for 4 hours and it's only 9pm. You're binging 90 Day Fiancé and all of...
The Top 5 Creepiest Critters We See Around Halloween
Top 5 creepiest critters we see around Halloween One thing we have definitely learned in all the years we've been in...
How to Avoid Stink Bugs
This is the time of year we talk about group of insects we collectively refer to as ‘Fall Invaders’ or ‘Overwintering...
Franklin Sponsors Zoo Teen Program
In the beginning of the year, we set out to reach more students than ever before to get them interested in environmental...
Bed bug best practices for your vacation
Summer vacation season is officially in full swing. Unfortunately, that also means an uptick in bed bugs. If you've ever...
The Bug Squad hosts STEM career program
Franklin's Bug Squad and Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana partnered up with friends at the Dunes...
Why are mosquitos attracted to me?
It's mosquito season, people! There is NOTHING more annoying than trying to enjoy some outdoor time on a warm sunny summer...
Let’s Talk Pollinator Health!
Why is a pest management company trying to promote pollinator health? We get this question all the time. There's such a...
Termite Swarm Season is Coming…Are You Ready?
You know what people aren't talking about enough? Termites. So we're gonna break the ice as weather warms up to equip you...
7 Common Pests New Homeowners Encounter and Why
Encountering critters you've never experienced before? Owning a home brings on a million new responsibilities that you...
Bugs in the kitchen? Time for a deep clean.
The holidays have come and gone. We are SO DONE with cooking, visiting, hosting. It's time to take that tree down. Pack...
Hiring a Professional vs. DIY
We love HGTV for all the inspo on DIY projects around the house. But let's be honest. There's a time and a place for DIY....
We’re changing the narrative with STEM programs for kids!
Wait a minute...a pest control company made STEM programs for kids? What is THAT all about? What you thought you knew about...
Are mice really that bad? Rodents revealed inside.
51% of homeowners in Midwest have had an experience with rodents in their homes. More than HALF! So, if YOU have never...
Are All Spiders Dangerous?
Weather is getting cooler. Leaves are falling. Critters are fattening up and scouting warm, dry spots to stow away over the...