Learn why DIY baits fail and how we keep ants out of Reynoldsburg kitchens for good. Read More...

When the temperature drops in Reynoldsburg, mice and rats don’t just stay outside—they look for a heated invite into your home. Read More...

It’s a sunny winter day in Columbus, and suddenly your sun-facing windows are covered in black and orange beetles. These are Boxelder Bugs, and they’ve been hiding in your walls since October. Read More...

Most homeowners call an exterminator only when they see a bug. By then, the damage (and the bill) is already high. At Shaffer Pest Control, we believe in Preventative Care. Read More...

In Central Ohio, wasp and hornet queens start building their homes as soon as the first warm breeze hits. What starts as a small "umbrella" nest in April can turn into a basketball-sized hazard by July. Learn the early warning signs and how we safely remove stinging insects from Reynoldsburg homes before they become a threat. Read More...

Most spiders in Central Ohio are harmless, but seeing them frequently is a sign that your home has "entry gaps" and a secondary food source (other bugs) they are hunting. Whether it's common house spiders or the more concerning Brown Recluse, learn how we seal your home to keep them out for good. Read more...

Cockroaches are masters of hide-and-seek, often staying completely invisible during the day. If you flip on a light at night and see a single "scout" scurry under the baseboard, you likely have a much larger colony established behind your cabinets. In Columbus,OH, German Roaches are the most common invader—learn why store-bought sprays actually make the problem harder to solve and how our professional cleanouts stop the breeding cycle for good. Read More...

Bed bugs are hitchhikers that don't care how clean your home is; they only care about a blood meal. If you notice small, itchy red bumps in a "breakfast, lunch, and dinner" line on your skin, you likely have an infestation hiding in your mattress seams or headboard. In Central Ohio, these pests are notoriously resistant to store-bought foggers. Learn why heat and professional-grade residuals are the only way to get a peaceful night's sleep again. Read More...

Not every intruder can be stopped with a spray. In Central Ohio, larger pests like raccoons, skunks, and groundhogs require specialized, humane trapping and structural repairs to prevent them from tearing up your deck or attic. Learn why simple relocation isn't enough and how we provide permanent wildlife exclusion. Read More...