The Bug Blog

When spring comes to North Central Ohio, warm temperatures mean winter is over.However, this seasonal change also means more pests will be active around homesand yards. While homeowners are excited to enjoy being outside again, ants,termites, stinging insects, and other pests have different plans – they want to nestand find food in and around houses.Even…

Whether you fear them or find them fascinating, spiders are common in Ohio and you’re likely to encounter them fairly frequently. In fact, Ohio is home to a whopping 624 types of spiders and some species prefer to live close to humans. Spiders often get a bad rap and people fear spider bites. Fortunately, the…

Safely Managing a Fly Infestation in Ohio Flies are among the most common pests in Ohio, and nearly every household has some experience with these nuisance insects at some point in time. It’s not just the fact that they’re buzzing around your head , constantly landing on you, your family, and your guests,you may also…

Fleas and ticks are among the most difficult domestic pests to deal with. They affect your sweet fur babies, making them itch and scratch until they’re just miserable, not to mention the illnesses they pass on. We know how much you care about your pets and we want to help manage your flea and tick…

Each homeowner or business owner naturally prefers our living or working environments to be free of pests.  That desire produces a need for innovative solutions that are effective yet safe for our families or employees.  This is where Lu-Crest Pest Control steps in.  Let’s outline how they are revolutionizing pest management.   THE OTHER GUY’S SOLUTION…

A pest-free home is essential for maintaining a healthy and comfortable living environment. At Lu-Crest Pest Control, we understand that prevention is key to avoiding infestations. In this blog post, we’ll share our top five pest prevention tips to help you protect your home and family. Seal Entry Points Maintain a Clean Home Properly Dispose…

A pest-free business is crucial for maintaining a safe, healthy, and professional environment for your employees and customers. At Lu-Crest Pest Control, we specialize in providing comprehensive pest control solutions for businesses of all sizes. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of investing in professional pest control services for your business and how…

How to Keep Carpenter Bees Under Control in Ohio As spring progresses, insects of all sorts begin to emerge and mate. While most prefer to reside outdoors, some decide that our homes are preferable. One of the insects you may encounter this spring is the carpenter bee. Unlike their honeybee cousins, carpenter bees are of…

Five Reasons to Avoid DIY Pest Control and Why You Need a Professional Every year, millions of households are invaded by pests, both indoors and out. With all the DIY pest control products on the market, you might think that it’s the best option. The truth is, they are often ineffective, dangerous, and extremely expensive.…

Are Mice and Rats Invading Your Home? Five Reasons to Get Professional Help Rodents are among the most common household pests across the country. It doesn’t matter where you live, whether it’s rural or urban, you’ll likely encounter a mouse or rat in your home at some point. An infestation of mice or rats can…

How and When to Control Yellow Jackets, Hornets and Other Beneficial Stinging Insects When you think about beneficial stinging insects, bees are likely the first ones to come to mind. After all, they’re essential for our agricultural crops, pollinating 80% of all the fruits and vegetables we eat as well as ornamental plants. But, do…

How to Create a Perimeter Around Your Home and Yard to Keep Pests Away Did you know that Ohio is home to more than 300 species of insects, spiders, and other creepy bugs? Many species of insects are beneficial to humans, pollinating our food crops or eating destructive insects. Even though they are important members…

Having an infestation is never what you want in your home. Although having an exterminator rid your home of pests is the best solution, it is okay to have concerns about the safety of the pesticides and what they could potentially do to you and your family. Some concerns you might have are what exactly…

Encountering pests in your home is inevitable. However, there are many ways to rid your house of these annoying little critters. Researching and understanding your pests, maintaining and cleaning in and around your house, and hiring a pest control expert are all ways to combat these little invaders.  Ask Questions and Research First, you should…

Greetings! Bedbugs are on the rise. Bedbugs are excellent hitchhikers and can fit into the tiniest of places. Which means bedbugs can easily be taken to and from places. Its the holidays, which means traveling to visit with family and friends. Bedbugs are attracted to blood, sweat and carbon dioxide not to dirt and filth,…