Dec
20th
Preparation Sheets are now available!
One of the most important aspects of pest control when it comes to treating for bed bugs is preparation! We can not stress enough to our customers that if you do not prepare before our technicians come out to service, the treatment will not be effective. In order to make the process easier we now have a “resource center” link on our home page. When you click this link you will see files to download for both the pre-visit bed bug preparation sheet as well as the pre-visit flea preparation sheet. Please use this resource to find and download the READ MORE »
Dec
7th
Bed Bugs in Chicago
Cimex lectularius Linnaeus. Four cities have more than Chicago does. That’s right; Chicago is fifth, right up there with New York, Philly, Detroit and Cincinnati. They may be considered more nuisance than hazardous to your health, but when the bed bugs in Chicago keep rising in numbers and are blamed in spreading other diseases of humans, its time to do something about them! Bed bugs are tiny, brownish, wingless insects that feed solely on the blood of warm-blooded animals. Cimex lectularius, or common bed bug, is quite well adapted to live with humans, since other related species prefer to feed READ MORE »
Dec
1st
Bed bug invasion!
As seen on an MSNBC article, residential dwellings are not the only ones having bed bug issues. Businesses are just as vulnerable! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40450948/ns/business-us_business/?GT1=43001
Nov
23rd
About Aerex!
Finding a reputable pest control company can be a very trying experience. When doing initial research, it is a good idea to choose companies who have been in business for a long time, and who have a good local reputation. Make sure to ask a lot of questions regarding credentials and experience. Aerex has been family-owned and operated for over sixty years and is a charter member of the Illinois Pest Control Association. As such, they take great pride in providing the best services, at the best prices. They are very aware of how their business affects the environment, and READ MORE »
Nov
12th
Fall Pest-Proofing your home
Even though the weather this week has been unseasonably warm, it’s still November which means Fall has arrived, and winter will be here before we know it. We get many customers who call with questions regarding fall pest-proofing their home. The National Pest Management Association has put together a good list of things you can do to decrease the chance unwanted pests will enter your home. The NPMA recommends these fall pest-proofing tips: Install door sweeps on exterior doors and repair damaged screens. Screen vents and openings to chimneys. Seal cracks and crevices on the outside of the home, including READ MORE »