In the United States, four primary types of cockroaches tend to invade homes: German, American, brown-banded, and Oriental cockroaches. The first three get plenty of attention, but homeowners often forget about the Oriental cockroach. It is a less frequent pest in most areas than the other three, but still, you should know the basics about the Oriental cockroach so you can effectively defend your home.

How Can You Identify Oriental Cockroaches?

The National Pesticide Information Center reports on a new bug species that has quickly become a pest to both farmers and homeowners: the brown marmorated stink bug. Originating in Asia, this tiny critter poses no health risk to humans.

However, the brown marmorated stink bug does feed on fruit and vegetable crops. During the colder months, stink bugs will also look for shelter indoors, where they become an annoyance to those living in the homes. Read on to understand, prevent, and eliminate the brown marmorated stink bug from your property.

Nobody wants to contend with rodents in their home. Whether you are facing an infestation of house mice, wood mice, or brown rats, you are not happy. Understanding rodent infestations can help you understand how to best deal with them.

How Likely Are You to Face a Rodent Infestation?

Remember that rodents thrive all over the country. You will not find a home in the United States that is totally safe from some sort of infestation, so your home might face an infestation at some point.