What started as a small, bright idea among three friends ended up being a beautiful community project that will be enjoyed for generations to come. Together with the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, our Bug Squad planted 191 native pollinator plants in a space of 1000 square feet at Camp Greene Wood in Naperville, Illinois this spring. On May 18th, around 150 girls and helpful family members all pitched in to plant the most gorgeous blooming plants. This is what our successful pollinator garden planting day looked like: Why would a pest company fund a garden to attract bu ..read more

Surprised and irritated by the sudden appearance of numerous small flies? They’re more than likely one of these three most common species: fruit flies, drain flies (a.k.a. moth flies), or fungus gnats. Why should you care about the species? From a scientific control point of view, identifying the species of the invaders ensures effective control. It’s all about the source. Read on to learn about our small fly solutions. Fruit Flies If you have been seeing small flies or ‘gnats’ in and around the kitchen, they are most likely fruit flies. Fruit flies can be a problem year-round but they a ..read more

To become a designated PestVets member company, the company must make a commitment to, and promote, the hiring of Veterans. Additionally, the company should participate in acts of service (e.g. coat drives, fund raising, serving meals to Veterans, etc.) for Veterans or Active-Duty military. Finally, the company must be a member in good standing with National Pest Management Association (NPMA). What is PestVets? PestVets is a Council of the NPMA. The concept was founded in late 2014 to actively recruit Veterans into the pest management industry, providing them with any needed resources for the ..read more

“Bzzzzzzzzzz. SLAP!!!’ Everyone has experienced mosquito bites and some readers may have even been unfortunate enough to contract a mosquito-transmitted disease such as West Nile virus. Mosquito season is upon us once again, so here are some helpful facts about mosquitoes and what you can (and shouldn’t) do about them. Soon, mosquito season will be in full swing and the pesky Asian tiger mosquitoes (ATM) as well as other species will be looking to set up living quarters in backyards everywhere. Show THEM that you are ready! Here are 10 Timely Tips to make it tougher for our blood-thirsty frien ..read more

Identifying Common Pests During Spring in the Midwest Rose Pest Solutions Offers Effective Pest Control in Spring Our pest control experts provide quality services to keep your home bug-free in the spring. With temperatures rising and the sun shining, pests emerge from their winter hibernation to return to our yards and homes. Enjoy the spring season, not the pests! Our professionals will identify pest entry points and take the necessary steps to protect your property. We’ll prepare your home to proactively combat pests and keep them out of your living spaces by providing a thorough inspectio ..read more

Does Keeping Your House Cold Keep Bugs Out in the Midwest Rose Pest Solutions Keep Bugs Out of the House in the Midwest Our expert team at Rose Pest Solutions is here to provide insight into effective pest prevention and solutions. Insects and other pests are drawn to homes for food, shelter, and water. Maintaining a clean home can help eliminate attractants for pests, but it may not be enough to keep them out completely. Your home provides warmth and shelter that attracts bugs during the cold winter. Keeping your house at a low temperature might attract fewer bugs, but it’s an impractical an ..read more

How to Prevent Bed Bugs From Spreading with Rose Pest Solutions Rose Pest Solutions offers several effective preventative measures to protect from pest infestations. Whether traveling or moving, take preventative measures to avoid catching or spreading bed bugs. These tiny, troublesome pests can be avoided with a few simple tactics. Our team has extensive experience and expertise in bed bug control. Stopping the spread of bed bugs is essential to keeping your home safe. Remember, it’s much easier to avoid bed bugs than to eliminate them once they become a problem. The following expert informa ..read more

Check for Early Signs of Bed Bugs with Rose Pest Solutions Summer is a season filled with vacation and fun summer activities, but it’s also a season full of increased pest threats. With increased vacations, traveling, and resort stays, bed bugs can be a common fear during the summer. Bed bugs are tolerant to varying temperatures, and they stay active all year. Increased travel in the summer months result cause a peak in bed bug transfer. We experience higher volumes of calls for bed bugs in the winter due to the time it takes for a bed bug to settle in, reproduce, and start biting for people ..read more

Searching the internet for information about bed bugs can throw you down a weird, confusing rabbit hole in minutes. The amount of bed bug myths and misconceptions out there is terrifying to professionals like us. Here’s your friendly reminder, everybody!!! Don’t believe everything you read on the internet!!! There’s a lot of garbage out there! Always consider the source. And whatever you do, DON’T try getting rid of bed bugs on your own. Your health and safety is THE #1 priority. We see it that way and you should, too. We put together a list below that we hope will arm you with the means to pr ..read more

by Stanton E. Cope – Technical Director, Rose Pest Solutions Some people get so thrilled they can hardly pack their bag fast enough when preparing for a big trip. Others may go through some anxiety or stress. No matter what kind of traveler you are, do some research to make sure you’re prepared. Traveling abroad can be exciting and educational, but it can also be a threat to your health and safety. And we’re not just talking about weird insects in other parts of the world. Below are a dozen dos and don’ts for traveling abroad to help ensure you have a successful adventure. Before You Go Do ..read more