Pointe Pest Control

09/04/2026

Ants aren't randomly showing up at your door.

They're usually looking for the same things we all need:

🍽️ Food
💧 Water
🏠 Shelter

A few crumbs, a leaky pipe or a small crack can be enough to get their attention.

Find the attractant → make your home less inviting. 🚫🐜

09/03/2026

If you've noticed more bugs hanging around your Chicago home, you may be looking at one of these two fall favorites. 🐞🍂

Stink bugs are usually shield-shaped and can release an unpleasant odor when disturbed.

Boxelder bugs are typically dark with red or orange markings and are often found gathering on sunny exterior walls.

As temperatures change, both can start looking for warm, protected places to shelter. 🏠

That means cracks, gaps, windows and other entry points can become pest highways.

Seeing a few outside isn't necessarily a crisis... but if they're starting to make their way indoors, it's time to pay attention. 👀

Seal the openings now, and you'll have fewer unwanted houseguests later.

Pointe Pest Control is here to help keep seasonal invaders outside where they belong.

08/31/2026

Wouldn't that be nice? 😅

While some pests become less active as temperatures cool, many simply change their behavior instead of disappearing.

As fall approaches, insects and rodents often begin searching for:
🏡 Warm shelter
💧 Reliable water sources
🍽️ Easy access to food

That's why late summer is actually one of the most important times for preventative pest control.

Pests don't stop when summer ends; they just start looking for a new address.

08/27/2026

German cockroaches are one of the most common, and most challenging, household pests.

They're small, reproduce incredibly fast, and love warm areas with easy access to food and moisture.

You'll often find them:
🍽️ Kitchens
🚰 Under sinks
🍳 Behind appliances
🛁 Bathrooms
📦 Cabinets and pantries

The sooner they're addressed, the easier they are to control.

If you spot one, there's a good chance more are hiding nearby.

08/26/2026

How Routine Pest Inspections Protect Your Home by Finding Problems Early

Pest problems can develop long before you notice them. Learn how routine inspections help uncover warning signs and hidden activity early in today’s blog!

How Routine Pest Inspections Protect Your Home by Finding Problems Early How Routine Pest Inspections Protect Your Home by Finding Problems Early Summary: Routine pest inspections can uncover hidden infestations, entry points, moisture problems, and other warning signs before they develop into large...

08/24/2026

Waiting until fall to deal with pests might seem like the easy option... but it can give them plenty of time to find their way inside. 👀🏡

As temperatures start to drop around Chicago, pests begin searching for warmth, food, and shelter, and your home can check all three boxes.

🐭 Rodents may squeeze through small gaps and settle into attics, garages, basements, and wall voids.

🕷️ Spiders follow their food source, so an increase in insects around your home can mean more webs indoors.

🪳 Cockroaches can take advantage of cracks, plumbing openings, and other hidden entry points.

💰 And the longer pest activity goes unnoticed, the more difficult—and potentially more costly—it can be to address.

Taking care of potential entry points and staying proactive with pest control now can help prevent a bigger headache when Chicago temperatures drop.

Because once pests decide your house is their winter getaway... convincing them to check out isn't always easy. 😂🍂

08/20/2026

The best pest control starts before pests make it inside.

A few simple habits can go a long way:
✔️ Seal cracks and gaps around your home.
✔️ Keep bushes trimmed away from the foundation.
✔️ Eliminate standing water.
✔️ Repair damaged window screens.
✔️ Store food in airtight containers.

Stopping pests at the door is always easier than chasing them through the house later. 😉

08/19/2026

Stink Bugs Ruin Plants: Here’s How to Stop Them

Stink bugs do more than smell bad. Learn how they feed on plants and what you can do to protect your garden in today’s blog!

Stink Bugs Ruin Plants: Here’s How to Stop Them Stink Bugs Ruin Plants: Here’s How to Stop Them Summary: Stink bugs use piercing mouthparts to feed on plants, fruits, and vegetables. Learn how to recognize stink bug plant damage and reduce stink bug activity in your

08/18/2026

If you've noticed more stink bugs around your yard this summer, your plants may be part of the reason. 🌿🐞

Stink bugs feed by piercing plants and sucking out their juices, making gardens and landscaping the perfect place to hang out before cooler weather arrives.

Some of their favorite spots include:

🌸 Flower beds
🍅 Vegetable gardens
🌳 Fruit trees and ornamental trees
🌿 Shrubs and decorative landscaping

As summer turns into fall, stink bugs begin searching for warm places to spend the winter—which often leads them toward homes in the Chicago area.

You can help reduce the chances of them moving in by:
✔️ Inspecting window screens for tears.
✔️ Sealing gaps around doors and windows.
✔️ Trimming plants that touch your home.
✔️ Keeping up with routine pest control services.

The fewer places they have to hide outside, the less likely they are to end up inside.

Your flowers are for pollinators... not stink bugs looking for a free buffet. 😂🌼

08/17/2026

Chicago, we appreciate you!

Thank you for trusting Pointe Pest Control to help protect your homes, families, and businesses throughout every season.

Whether you've been with us for years or recently joined the Pointe family, we're grateful for the opportunity to serve this incredible community.

Here's to a safe, pest-free rest of the summer! ☀️🏙️

Thank you for choosing Pointe Pest Control! 💙