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When Mice Move Out, Your Insulation Might Never Recover
In the Lehigh Valley, a lot of homes share the same story: older cape or colonial a past mouse problem in the attic “We had someone bait and trap them a few years ago, it’s fine now” Then winter hits and the house still feels drafty, the heat runs nonstop, and there’s ice sitting along the edge of the roof. You pop your head into the attic and see insulation everywhere and assume it’s not the problem. The science says otherwise. The Fisher (1984) Study: What Happened When Mic
CountyPest
Feb 134 min read


All-In-One Provider. What does that actually mean?
All-In-One Provider. What does that actually mean? It means one phone call, one company, and one trusted partner to handle everything connected to pests, wildlife, and the problems they create in your home or business. A locally rooted pest control company with more than 30 years of experience in the Lehigh Valley? Check ✓ Honey bee cut-outs that are safely rescued and relocated to our privately operated apiary instead of destroyed? Check ✓ Thorough termite inspections and pr
CountyPest
Feb 41 min read


Where Do Insects and Rodents in Allentown Go in the Winter?
Every fall and winter, homeowners across the Lehigh Valley start noticing something that feels backward. As temperatures drop, pests that should be disappearing suddenly show up indoors. Stink bugs on windows. Spiders in basements. Lady beetles in bedrooms. Mice in kitchens. Scratching in walls. It feels like they’re coming in because of the cold. In reality, most of them were already there. Diapause: How Insects Survive Winter Many insects survive cold weather using a biolo
CountyPest
Jan 243 min read


When a Nut on a Chair Isn’t Cute
What Flying Squirrels Are Really Telling You About Your Home At County Pest Control , we see a lot of unusual things during home inspections. But few signs stop homeowners in their tracks quite like this: A single nut… sitting in the middle of a chair. To most people, it feels almost funny. Maybe even harmless. To us, it’s a very specific red flag. Because flying squirrels don’t leave calling cards unless they feel completely at home. Flying Squirrels Don’t Think Like Other
CountyPest
Jan 93 min read
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