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A lot of people have questions about how we treat your property, or the various bugs or insects serviced by our company. For instance, what is the difference between various kinds of ants? Or you may be wondering what a silverfish infestation looks like. Skeeter Beater helps provide some answers with our blog. Stay up-to-date with all things mosquito and pest control. And, if you have more questions, be sure to give us a call.

Highland Park Tick Season Guide: Protect Your Family and Pets

By Skeeter Beater / January 13, 2026 /

Ticks are threatening Highland Park properties like never before! The invasive Longhorned Asian Tick has officially arrived in Illinois, joining an already troublesome local tick population. This newcomer is now in 20 states, including ours. This means Highland Park residents face more tick threats than before. No one wants to worry about tick bites when…

Chicagoland Mosquito and Tick Season in 2026

By Skeeter Beater / December 30, 2025 /

Mosquitoes and ticks are taking over Chicagoland this summer! The danger levels have reached unprecedented heights. Nearly every city, village, and town in Cook County has detected West Nile virus. That’s right – these disease-carrying pests are everywhere you want to enjoy the outdoors. The numbers are staggering. Close to 60% of mosquito samples are…

Essential Barrington Tick Control Tips

By Skeeter Beater / December 16, 2025 /

Ticks are a threat to your family’s outdoor fun in Barrington! Cases of Lyme disease have nearly doubled since 2012 in this area. With over 30,000 cases reported each year in the U.S., this issue is closer than you think. These pests can ruin backyard gatherings from March through October, turning safe spaces into danger…

How to Keep Your Lake Forest Home Tick-Free in 2026

By Skeeter Beater / December 2, 2025 /

Are you ready to take control of Lake Forest tick control this year? While tick season traditionally peaks from April to September, 2026 is different. With warmer winters, ticks are now a year-round threat whenever the ground thaws. Two tick species threaten Lake County residents: deer ticks and wood ticks. Here’s what you need to…

Create a Mosquito-Free Outdoor Space for Entertaining in Deerfield

By Skeeter Beater / November 18, 2025 /

Mosquitoes are ruining your outdoor entertaining plans in Deerfield! Nobody wants mosquitoes buzzing around when they grill, hang out with friends, or relax in their backyard. It’s time to do something about it! These pesky pests cause more than just itchy bites—they pose serious health risks to you and your guests. Mosquitoes in Deerfield carry…

Glencoe Tick Control Services – Simple Tricks to Keep Ticks Away

By Skeeter Beater / November 4, 2025 /

Seeing ticks in your yard whenever temperatures climb above 40 degrees? Glencoe tick control services offer an effective solution for these stubborn pests! Ticks remain active until the first hard frost, but mosquitoes disappear when temperatures consistently drop below 50°F. These pests do more than just annoy – they put your family’s and pets’ health…

Mosquito Season in Lake Zurich: How to Keep Mosquitoes Away

By Skeeter Beater / October 21, 2025 /

Mosquitoes are annoying while trying to enjoy your property in Lake Zurich! A single bite is all it takes to transmit serious, mosquito-borne diseases. No one wants mosquitoes buzzing around when they grill, relax on the porch, or enjoy the outdoors in Lake Zurich. These pesky insects can quickly turn your summer fun into an…

Mosquito Control Tips for Barrington, Palatine, and Arlington Heights

By Skeeter Beater / October 7, 2025 /

Mosquitoes can ruin your time outdoors in Barrington, Palatine, and Arlington Heights! These pests can breed in just one teaspoon of water and complete their life cycle in only four days. That’s why effective backyard mosquito control is essential for your family. No one wants to deal with dangerous mosquito-borne illnesses during the summer months.…

When to Time Your Mosquito Spraying in Barrington

By Skeeter Beater / September 23, 2025 /

Mosquitoes are more than annoying pests in your Barrington yard! These insects can spread West Nile virus and Zika. This puts your family’s health at risk whenever you go outside. No one wants to stress about keeping kids and pets safe from harmful mosquito bites while enjoying their home. Female mosquitoes need just a bit…

How Lake Forest Families Can Keep Ticks Out of Their Yards

By Skeeter Beater / September 9, 2025 /

Ticks are everywhere! These pesky pests are now in all 48 lower states. So, tick control is a must for every American homeowner. At least 26 different species of ticks exist on the East Coast alone! Nobody wants these pesky parasites crawling around their family’s yard. Ticks aren’t just a summer problem either. Sure, they’re…

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