Pointe Pest Control

09/02/2026

September may feel like the beginning of fall, but pests in Missouri and Illinois aren't exactly ready to slow down. 🍂🐜

Here's what's on the radar:

🐜 Ants — still active while temperatures stay warm.
🕷️ Spiders — more noticeable as they take advantage of abundant insect activity.
🐭 Rodents — beginning to look for reliable food and shelter before colder weather arrives.
🐞 Stink bugs — adults start looking for protected places to spend the winter, including homes and buildings.

September is a great time to look around your property, seal potential entry points and address activity before fall really sets in.

The goal? Get ahead of the pests instead of meeting them at the front door. 😅🏠

Pointe Pest Control is here to help keep your Missouri and Illinois home protected through the seasonal change.

08/28/2026

Think a mouse can't fit through that little opening?

Think again. 😳

A house mouse can squeeze through an opening about the size of a dime, making even the smallest gaps around your home a potential entry point.

Take a look around your home for:
🔍 Gaps under doors
🔌 Utility line openings
🧱 Foundation cracks
🚪 Garage door gaps
🪟 Damaged weather stripping

Sometimes the smallest openings create the biggest pest problems. Sealing them now can help keep rodents where they belong: outside.

08/27/2026

The best pest problem is the one you never have to deal with. 🏡🐜

Across Missouri and Illinois, seasonal changes can bring ants, spiders, rodents, mosquitoes, and other pests closer to your home.

A few preventative steps can make a big difference:

🚪 Seal cracks and gaps around your home.
🌿 Keep plants and vegetation trimmed away from the structure.
💧 Fix leaks and eliminate standing water.
📦 Keep clutter and cardboard away from walls and foundations.
🛡️ Stay consistent with routine pest control.

Why wait until you're finding pests in the kitchen, basement, or garage?

Prevention helps keep pests outside where they belong, instead of waiting for them to become unwanted roommates. 😂🐜

08/26/2026

How Carpenter Ants Work So Quickly: Every Ant Has a Job

How can carpenter ants accomplish so much so quickly? The secret is teamwork, with different ants handling different colony jobs. Learn more in today’s blog!

Summary: This article explains how carpenter ants divide responsibilities within a colony, including reproduction, foraging, nest excavation, communication, and colony maintenance. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________...

08/25/2026

Ticks may be tiny, but they can create big concerns for both people and pets.

After spending time outdoors:
🐶 Check your pets from nose to tail.
👟 Inspect shoes, socks, and clothing.
🌿 Stay on maintained trails when hiking.
✂️ Keep your grass trimmed and landscaping maintained.

A quick tick check only takes a minute, and it can make all the difference for your family's safety.

08/19/2026

How to Prevent Pests Even With a Busy Schedule

No time for a major cleaning day? Small five-minute habits can still make your home less attractive to pests. Learn how in today’s blog!

Summary: This article provides practical pest prevention strategies for busy homeowners, including quick cleaning routines, moisture checks, food storage, clutter control, and simple pest inspections that fit into an existing schedule. ________________________________________________________________...

08/18/2026

That familiar late-summer chirping? It's a sure sign that cricket season has arrived across Missouri and Illinois. 🦗🌙

While crickets are known for their nighttime songs, there's more to these insects than meets the eye.

Here are a few fun facts:

🎵 Only male crickets chirp. They rub their wings together to attract a mate.

🌡️ Hotter temperatures = faster chirping. In fact, you can often estimate the temperature by how quickly crickets chirp!

🏡 They love cool, damp hiding spots. Mulch, landscaping, garages, basements, and crawlspaces are all common places to find them.

🕷️ They attract other pests. Crickets are a favorite food source for spiders, so more crickets can sometimes mean more spiders around your home.

While an occasional cricket outdoors is completely normal, large numbers around your home could be a sign that conditions are attracting unwanted pests.

The soundtrack of summer is great... until it's coming from inside your basement. 😂🦗

08/17/2026

Don't let their size fool you; house mice can cause big problems.

These small rodents can:
⚡ Chew electrical wiring
🥣 Contaminate food
📦 Damage stored belongings
🐭 Reproduce surprisingly fast

As summer begins winding down, mice start scouting for warm, reliable shelter before cooler weather arrives.

If you spot one mouse, there's a good chance it isn't alone.

08/14/2026

When it comes to pests, timing is everything.

You can wait until pests move inside... or stop them before they ever get the chance. 🏡

Preventative pest control helps:
🛡️ Reduce future infestations
🔍 Catch problems early
🐜 Control seasonal pest activity
😌 Give you peace of mind year-round

It's much easier to keep pests out than it is to evict them once they've settled in.