Summer in Pennsylvania is beautiful, but it also brings a major increase in pest activity around homes. Warm weather, higher humidity, thick vegetation, outdoor food, and longer days all create ideal conditions for insects and rodents to become more active. At County Pest Control, we believe the best pest control starts with understanding why pests are showing up in the first place. A good summer pest prevention plan focuses on three things: reducing food sources, sealing ent

Every spring and early summer, County Pest receives calls from homeowners across the Lehigh Valley who suddenly discover what looks like a “cloud” of bees hanging from a tree branch, fence post, mailbox, or even the side of a home. While it can definitely be alarming at first glance, a honey bee swarm is actually one of the most natural and important parts of a colony’s life cycle. At County Pest, we believe education is just as important as treatment. Understanding what a sw

Why It Matters to Hire a Pest Control Company That Employs Certified and Licensed Operators Not all pest problems are actually pest problems. Sometimes, what looks like a simple nuisance is really a symptom of a much larger issue inside the home. That is exactly why it matters who you hire. Recently, we worked with a client who had been dealing with tiny flies throughout her home for two years . She had already hired other pest control companies, and each time she was sold th

Termites are one of the most stressful pests a homeowner can deal with, mostly because they are so easy to miss in the beginning. Unlike ants or spiders, termites usually stay hidden. By the time you notice something unusual, they may have already been active for a while. That does not mean every strange mark or damaged piece of wood is termites, but it does mean it is worth paying attention when something seems off. A few of the most common warning signs include mud tubes al