A Best Pest Control Blog

Waking up with itchy red bites is unsettling enough. But realizing those bites came from bed bugs, tiny hitchhikers that snuck into your home or hotel without warning, can feel downright alarming. Here in Billings, we’ve seen bed bug infestations spike in recent years, affecting everyone from homeowners to hospitality managers scrambling to protect their…

There’s a certain moment, usually around dusk, when you hear it. A soft rustling overhead, maybe a faint squeak, and suddenly you’re wondering if your attic has become someone else’s home. If you’re a homeowner in Billings, Montana, discovering bats in your attic isn’t all that uncommon. Our region’s climate, landscape, and housing styles make…

If you’ve lived in Billings for more than a few years, you’ve probably noticed the changes. New subdivisions are popping up along the Rims, housing developments are stretching into areas that were once open rangeland, and with all that growth comes an unexpected consequence: more wildlife encounters than ever before. We’re not just talking about…

Nothing ruins a beautiful Montana summer evening faster than an angry wasp buzzing around your head while you’re trying to enjoy dinner on the deck. If you’ve ever had to abandon a backyard barbecue or rush your kids inside because of these stinging insects, you know exactly how frustrating, and sometimes dangerous, a wasp problem…

There’s a moment every Billings homeowner dreads: you’re mowing the lawn, trimming a hedge, or cleaning out the garage when you spot it, a papery gray nest tucked under the eaves or wedged in a corner. Wasps. Your first instinct might be to grab a can of spray from the hardware store and handle it…

You’ve spent years cultivating a beautiful lawn and garden around your Billings home, only to wake up one morning and find mysterious trails crisscrossing your yard, dead patches appearing out of nowhere, and your favorite shrubs tilting at odd angles. If this sounds familiar, voles are likely the culprits. These small rodents might look harmless,…

You’ve spent years cultivating a lush, green lawn, only to wake up one spring morning and find mysterious trails crisscrossing your yard like some kind of tiny highway system. Welcome to vole damage, a frustrating reality for countless Billings homeowners. These small rodents might look harmless, but they’re anything but. Voles are incredibly destructive to…

Termites are silent destroyers. They can chew through wood, flooring, and even wallpaper for years before you notice anything’s wrong, and by then, the damage is often extensive. Nationally, these tiny pests cause up to $5 billion in property damage every year. That’s not a typo. Here in Billings, Montana, we see our fair share…

Termites don’t announce themselves. They don’t knock on your door or leave a calling card. Instead, they slip into your home undetected, chewing through wood 24 hours a day, seven days a week, quietly racking up damage that can cost thousands of dollars to repair. Here in Billings, Montana, we see our share of termite…

Expert spider control for Billings garages, basements and crawlspaces. Learn prevention tips, identify species like black widows, and when to call a pro.

Discover common spiders in Billings, from wolf spiders to black widows. Learn to identify them, prevent infestations, and when to call Best Pest Control.

Learn how to rodent-proof your Billings home with expert tips on sealing entry points, eliminating food sources, and preparing for Montana winters.