Articles from the Dewey Library

Mice Treatment- Prep & What to Expect

If you're hearing or seeing rodent activity, it's time to call a professional. Find an overview of what to do and what to expect here. 

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Bed Bugs- What You Need to Know

Have you or one of your tenants discovered bed bugs in the home? Here's everything you need to consider.

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Chimney Caps are a good idea!

Masonry Chimneys and Fireplaces There are advantages and disadvantages of capping a masonry chimney or fireplace. Let's list negative and positive points and then we'll discuss the different models that are available.Possible Disadvantages: 1. Draft Restriction - An improperly designed or…

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How to Dispose of a Stink Bug

What are Stink Bugs The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is considered an invasive species, or a pest of foreign origin, as it was introduced to the United States from Eastern Asia in the mid-1990s. It is also referred to as the yellow-brown or East Asian stink bug. The bug was first…

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Ant Treatments- What to Expect

Need an overview of what to expect before and after an ant treatment? Look no further.

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Stinging Insects

Stinging Insects frighten nearly everyone.  Getting stung is a painful experience and can even be fatal for those few highly allergic individuals. Here are some common stinging insects to watch out for: Carpenter BeesCarpenter bees are very similar in appearance to honey bees, except that…

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Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are a family of small, midge-like flies. Although a few species are harmless or even useful to humanity, most are a nuisance because they suck blood from vertebrates, many of them attacking humans. In feeding on blood various species of mosquitoes transmit some of the most harmful human…

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DIY's & How To's: Keep Unwanted Guests Out Of Your Home

One noticeable change in the outdoors as winter approaches is the absence of flying insects such as mosquitoes, flies, and bees. We associate these pests with summer and fall, a nuisance to outdoor activities, and are thankful that the colder weather brings relief from their stings and bites. But…

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What's the Buzz all about

The Pollinator Predicament: What’s All the Buzz About? What PMPs Need to Know About Bee Decline and the White House Pollinator Strategy Pollinator health has remained a hot topic across the pest management industry for nearly a decade. It all started back in 2006, when beekeepers across…

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This Season's a Ticking Timebomb! Facts & Tips to keep ticks at bay.

Dewey Pest and Wildlife is committed to the environment and protecting you and your family not only from pests and wildlife but from unnecessary use of chemicals. We are dedicated to being in the forefront of technology and treatment methods in order to better solve your pest issues. Dewey offers…

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