Heavy rain and strong winds can loosen roof shingles or siding, exposing openings that would allow roof rats or ants to enter your home.

What do mice and the birds that homeowners enjoy feeding in their backyard have in common? The answer: a shared interest in an easy meal. That, of course, can present a problem.

The Clark Man has long been an advocate of preventive pest management. The idea behind this is to protect families from threats brought on by exposure to pests or the bacteria they carry. A recent study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology supports this approach.