Have you ever asked yourself, “Can I just take care of this problem myself?” It’s a fair question—and in many cases, like fixing a loose drawer or patching a wall, the answer is yes. But pests are a different story.

In this post, we’ll break down everything you need to know about pest control, including DIY methods, professional services, and overall costs, so you can make an informed decision on whether they’re worth it for you.

If you’re dealing with insects, rodents, or wildlife infestations in your home, hiring a professional for residential pest control is a smart and proactive choice. As you evaluate your options, it’s important to consider not only the services offered and approach to treatment, but also the overall cost.

In this blog, we’ll break down everything you need to know about residential pest control pricing in Utah, including what influences the cost, rough averages, and how you can choose the right provider for your needs and budget.

Thorn Pest Solutions has been working with the University of Utah for over 13 years. We love working with the U of U and are excited to be the official pest control partners of the University of Utah Athletics.

As the weather gets cold, animals look for food, shelter and warmth for themselves and their young. There are plenty of places for them to find this in the wild, but if you don’t take proper precautions with residential wildlife control, your house may become an appealing option. Here are five types of wildlife that may try to move in this fall:

Roaches are evolutionarily engineered to survive almost anything, including something 900 times its body weight being placed on top of it. Besides being a biological marvel, it makes cockroaches a major pain. Unless you have the help of a cockroach exterminator, they can be almost impossible to eradicate.

Wondering if there are rodents in your home? Here are a few signs that you may need professional rodent control from experts at Thorn:

Nothing is worse than knowing you slept in a bed with biting, nasty bed bugs. When you travel, remember these bed bug traveling tips from your experts at Thorn. So that your vacation can stay a vacation.

Fruit flies are annoying, unclean, and just gross to look at. Here are some tips from Thorn on how you can prevent fruit flies before they get out of hand.