Pointe Pest Control

11/02/2026

November brings cooler temperatures, changing weather, and a shift in pest activity across Missouri and Illinois.

🍂 Rodents may start looking for warmer shelter, while spiders and other occasional pests can still show up indoors. Keep an eye on storage areas, entry points, and those less-frequented corners of your home!

10/30/2026

Think your home has a spooky visitor? 👀 Check for:

🕷️ Webs in corners
🐭 Droppings or scratching sounds
🪳 Roaches around kitchens & appliances
🕳️ Cracks or gaps around the home
🍂 Leaves and debris near the foundation
💧 Moisture or leaks

If you’re checking every box…

Your home might not be haunted. It might just need a pest inspection. 👻🔎

— Pointe Pest Control

10/28/2026

A spider web can tell a pest control technician more than you might think! 🕷️🔎

Webs in corners, basements, garages, and around entry points can help identify areas worth inspecting. Nearby insect activity may also help explain why spiders are sticking around.

But webs alone don’t confirm an infestation.... technicians look at the bigger picture, including entry points and other signs of pest activity. 🏠

It’s not just about spotting pests. It’s about understanding why they’re there. That’s the Pointe approach! 👏

10/26/2026

7 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Asian Lady Beetles

Overwintering pests want to survive winter indoors, and Asian lady beetles are one of the most annoying. Learn how to prevent them in today’s blog!

Summary: Asian lady beetles are beneficial when they’re eating garden pests, but they’re nuisance pests when they invade Midwest homes for the winter. This blog gives 7 easy ways to get rid of Asian lady beetles and prevent invasions. _____________________________________________________________...

10/23/2026

If pests had a Halloween candy bowl, what would they grab first?

🐜 Ants: Anything sugary.
🐭 Mice: Sweet treats + crumbs = worth investigating.
🪳 Cockroaches: Opportunistic snackers.
👻 Spiders: No candy... they’re more interested in the insects hanging around your home.

Luckily, you don't have to share.

Keep candy sealed, clean up crumbs, and keep the pest party outside. 🎃🚫

10/20/2026

Seeing a bunch of little orange or red beetles around your windows and siding this fall? 🐞👀

Asian lady beetles often look for warm, protected places as temperatures drop, and your home can look like the perfect shelter. 🍂🏠

Seal entry points and check around windows, doors, and exterior gaps before they turn your home into their winter getaway.

Keep the lady beetles outside. 🐞

10/20/2026

You’re lying in bed…

It’s quiet…

Then you hear:

SCRATCH. SCRATCH. SCRATCH. 👀

Before you assume the house is haunted, check for signs of rodents. 🐭

Fall temperatures can encourage mice and other pests to search for warm, sheltered places.... including attics, walls, basements, and garages.

If your house starts making mysterious noises at night, the culprit might have four little feet. 🐭🎃

10/19/2026

Why You Keep Seeing Pests in the Same Spots Around Your Home

Same ants, same counter, every single spring? They're following a trail you can't see. Learn how to wipe it out for real in today’s blog!

Summary: Pests that keep returning to the same spot are usually responding to leftover scent trails, hidden moisture, or a nearby gap. This guide explains the common causes in St. Louis area homes and what to check to break the cycle. _________________________________________________________________...

10/16/2026

You’re not imagining it…

You may start noticing more spiders and webs around your home as fall arrives. 👀

Changing temperatures can influence where spiders are found, while homes can provide sheltered areas away from the changing weather.

And if there are plenty of insects around?

That can create an even better reason for spiders to stick around. 🕸️

This Halloween, keep the spider webs on the decorations... not throughout your house. 🎃

10/14/2026

Before the Halloween decorations take over, give your home a quick pest check. 👀

🔎 Check around doors & windows
🕳️ Look for cracks and gaps
🍂 Clear leaves away from the foundation
🕷️ Check corners for webs
🐭 Look for droppings or signs of rodents
🏚️ Inspect garages, basements & attics

A few minutes of checking now can help catch potential pest problems before they become a much bigger scare. 👻