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Looking for expert tips and insights on pest control? Our blog covers seasonal advice, prevention strategies, and answers to common pest problems in Central Ohio. Whether you're in Centerburg, Sunbury, New Albany, or Johnstown, you'll find helpful information to keep your home protected year-round.

A cartoon overlay of a large bed bug on a mattress under a hand-held magnifying glass showing how important inspection is to professional pest control services, like those done by Home Guard IPM.

A cartoon overlay of a large bed bug on a mattress under a hand-held magnifying glass showing how important inspection is to professional pest control services, like those done by Home Guard IPM.

Alexandria Field Notes: Diagnostic Analysis Distinguishes Bat Bugs from Bed Bugs

2 days ago7 min read

Technical diagnostic field photograph of Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs (Halyomorpha halys) on a residential window, illustrating the biological emergence of overwintering pests inside a New Albany home following a breach of the structural envelope.

Technical diagnostic field photograph of Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs (Halyomorpha halys) on a residential window, illustrating the biological emergence of overwintering pests inside a New Albany home following a breach of the structural envelope.

Diapause Suspends Metabolic Activity for Winter Survival

2 days ago7 min read

Technical diagnostic field photograph of a high-density bed bug (Cimex lectularius) aggregation at a metal bed frame bolt junction, showing live insects, cast skins, and fecal spotting as a primary target for bio-active horizontal transfer.

Technical diagnostic field photograph of a high-density bed bug (Cimex lectularius) aggregation at a metal bed frame bolt junction, showing live insects, cast skins, and fecal spotting as a primary target for bio-active horizontal transfer.

Aprehend Bed Bug Treatment: The Bio-Active Way to Kill Bed Bugs

Jan 306 min read

An AI-assisted technical infographic of a New Albany residence featuring a semi-transparent clipboard with an IPM Structural Audit checklist. A glowing blue 3.S shield protects the foundation. This image is a conceptual, AI-generated technical rendering.

An AI-assisted technical infographic of a New Albany residence featuring a semi-transparent clipboard with an IPM Structural Audit checklist. A glowing blue 3.S shield protects the foundation. This image is a conceptual, AI-generated technical rendering.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM): The Modern Homeowner’s Guide to Lasting Results

Jan 307 min read

An AI-assisted technical visualization of a luxury residential home in New Albany, Ohio, protected by a glowing blue hexagonal shield representing the 3.S Protection Strategy. The rendering illustrates the proactive fortification of the structural envelope against biological ingress. This image is a conceptual, AI-generated technical rendering used for illustrative purposes.

An AI-assisted technical visualization of a luxury residential home in New Albany, Ohio, protected by a glowing blue hexagonal shield representing the 3.S Protection Strategy. The rendering illustrates the proactive fortification of the structural envelope against biological ingress. This image is a conceptual, AI-generated technical rendering used for illustrative purposes.

3.S Protection Strategy: Systems-Based IPM Establishes Structural Fortification

Jan 279 min read

Home Guard IPM February 2026 Bug Barometer infographic for Central Ohio showing pest pressure levels: Rodent Activity at maximum level 10, Spider Activity at level 6, and Asian Lady Beetles at level 4, with the warning "Hungry Mice Seek Warmth Inside Your Home."

Home Guard IPM February 2026 Bug Barometer infographic for Central Ohio showing pest pressure levels: Rodent Activity at maximum level 10, Spider Activity at level 6, and Asian Lady Beetles at level 4, with the warning "Hungry Mice Seek Warmth Inside Your Home."

Winter Pest Control Central Ohio: The February 2026 Bug Barometer

Jan 256 min read

High-resolution macro photograph of a jumping spider showing its prominent central eyes and fine setae, used as a visual aid for identifying biological indicators of internal pest activity.

High-resolution macro photograph of a jumping spider showing its prominent central eyes and fine setae, used as a visual aid for identifying biological indicators of internal pest activity.

Professional Spider Control: Spring Predator Surges Trigger Internal Migration

Jan 255 min read

An AI technical diagnostic illustration showing a mouse utilizing vibrissae to maintain three points of contact with a wall and floor junction, illustrating positive thigmotaxis.

An AI technical diagnostic illustration showing a mouse utilizing vibrissae to maintain three points of contact with a wall and floor junction, illustrating positive thigmotaxis.

Thigmotaxis: Biological Contact-Seeking Drives Structural Ingress and Internal Migration

Jan 235 min read

Technical field photograph showing a heavy bed bug infestation with significant biomass accumulation and fecal spotting along a residential baseboard, illustrating the result of a six-month structural escalation.

Technical field photograph showing a heavy bed bug infestation with significant biomass accumulation and fecal spotting along a residential baseboard, illustrating the result of a six-month structural escalation.

Professional Bed Bug Treatment: Why Specialized Biology Makes Infestations Difficult to Control

Jan 235 min read

A close-up photograph taken at a residence in New Albany, Ohio, showing a brick foundation wall meeting a bed of dark wood mulch. A yellow arrow points to a vertical gap between two bricks, known as a weep hole, which is situated at the mulch line. The image demonstrates how low-set weep holes and adjacent organic mulch create an entry path for pests into the building's interior.

A close-up photograph taken at a residence in New Albany, Ohio, showing a brick foundation wall meeting a bed of dark wood mulch. A yellow arrow points to a vertical gap between two bricks, known as a weep hole, which is situated at the mulch line. The image demonstrates how low-set weep holes and adjacent organic mulch create an entry path for pests into the building's interior.

Central Ohio Centipede and Millipede Control: Moisture Gradients Drive Seasonal Ingress

Jan 214 min read

High-authority case study photo of an "Ant Highway" where a tree limb creates a structural conduit for pests to enter a home's attic, illustrating why Westerville Ant Control requires a vertical diagnostic approach.

High-authority case study photo of an "Ant Highway" where a tree limb creates a structural conduit for pests to enter a home's attic, illustrating why Westerville Ant Control requires a vertical diagnostic approach.

Westerville Ant Control: The Case of the Arboreal Bypass

Jan 116 min read

A technical cross-section illustration of a residential foundation shows water-saturated soil on the left with blue arrows indicating hydrostatic pressure pushing against a concrete foundation wall. A glowing blue, molecular-structured barrier labeled "3.S PROTECTION STRATEGY" is positioned between the soil and the wall, extending down to the footing and drain tile. The image illustrates how the 3.S strategy protects the foundation from water pressure.

A technical cross-section illustration of a residential foundation shows water-saturated soil on the left with blue arrows indicating hydrostatic pressure pushing against a concrete foundation wall. A glowing blue, molecular-structured barrier labeled "3.S PROTECTION STRATEGY" is positioned between the soil and the wall, extending down to the footing and drain tile. The image illustrates how the 3.S strategy protects the foundation from water pressure.

The Science of the Exterior Pest Barrier: Fortifying the Structural Envelope

Jan 117 min read

A technical infographic of an Eastern Yellowjacket queen emerging from dormancy in Central Ohio, featuring a Growing Degree Day (GDD) gauge set to the 50-100 threshold to illustrate the precise phenological window for proactive wasp prevention and queen interception.

A technical infographic of an Eastern Yellowjacket queen emerging from dormancy in Central Ohio, featuring a Growing Degree Day (GDD) gauge set to the 50-100 threshold to illustrate the precise phenological window for proactive wasp prevention and queen interception.

Wasp Prevention: Intercepting Queens Before Nest Construction

Jan 117 min read

Spring pest prevention for a luxury New Albany, Ohio home highlighting the critical foundation-to-soil contact zone where subterranean termites and ants begin their spring recolonization.

Spring pest prevention for a luxury New Albany, Ohio home highlighting the critical foundation-to-soil contact zone where subterranean termites and ants begin their spring recolonization.

The Biological Awakening: A Technical Guide to Spring Pest Prevention in Central Ohio

Jan 117 min read

Macro photograph of two Odorous House Ants (Tapinoma sessile) consuming a resource, illustrating the transition from initial scouting to an active recruitment loop where pheromone trails are being reinforced by multiple foragers.

Macro photograph of two Odorous House Ants (Tapinoma sessile) consuming a resource, illustrating the transition from initial scouting to an active recruitment loop where pheromone trails are being reinforced by multiple foragers.

Ant Control Strategies: Managing the Spring Foraging Vanguard

Jan 117 min read

A snow-covered luxury home in New Albany or Westerville at twilight, with warm interior lights glowing—a primary target for overwintering pests seeking shelter.

A snow-covered luxury home in New Albany or Westerville at twilight, with warm interior lights glowing—a primary target for overwintering pests seeking shelter.

The Dormant Colony: Managing Overwintering Pests and the "Fake Spring"

Dec 29, 20254 min read

Snow-covered luxury home in New Albany Ohio during winter hard freeze.

Snow-covered luxury home in New Albany Ohio during winter hard freeze.

Invisible Invaders in New Albany: A Technical Guide to Winter Rodent Fortification

Dec 29, 20255 min read

Three Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs crawling on the inside of a window pane, illustrating common winter pest emergence in residential homes.

Three Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs crawling on the inside of a window pane, illustrating common winter pest emergence in residential homes.

The Silent Threat: How "Invisible Invaders" Compromise Your Home During Winter

Dec 19, 202512 min read

A fully branded Home Guard IPM technician vehicle with a large Sir Beedric mascot on the back.

A fully branded Home Guard IPM technician vehicle with a large Sir Beedric mascot on the back.

The Benefits of Quarterly Pest Control Explained

Sep 27, 20253 min read

Close up of an ant

Close up of an ant

Seasonal Pest Management: What to Expect

Sep 11, 20253 min read

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