As we all know, with the cooler weather, comes an increase in pest activity in your home. What you may not be aware of is that the type of pests and level of pest activity is deeply tied to the weather in our area. Locally we can expect more of the same pest activity we…
DetailsWith summer on its way out, many homeowners may think their pest problems will diminish, too. That’s not the case. In fact, with a new season comes different pest challenges to face and another round of pest for your home. Fall invaders such as ladybugs, stink bugs and boxelder bugs (commonly referred to as a…
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The fall season brings with it warmer homes that will have pests seeking ways to move indoors and hunker down for the colder months ahead. Mice, rats, cockroaches and spiders are most likely to be lurking nearby in search of points of entry. From asthma and allergies triggered by cockroaches, to salmonella and food contamination…
DetailsIf you spend time outdoors you are likely going to come across some soft spots in a yard that look like tunnels. Does this mean that you have a mole or gopher in your yard? Surprisingly many people can get confused by this. Why? We shall call it, because of “Caddyshack“. We love the movie…
DetailsTicks are all over Tennessee, so is the possibility of getting a tick-borne disease. I, in fact, pulled one off the head of my nephew this weekend who was over for my kid’s birthday party. Not sure if the tick fell on his head in our yard or he showed up with it the creepy…
DetailsBugs generally are no fun, but there are good bugs in your yard that you may want to keep around. Bugs do help to balance out the natural environment and can provide benefit to your yard, depending on the need. Here is a list of Good Bugs In Your Yard Beetles: There are a few…
DetailsHow should you go about looking for termites? Here are a few tips to get you started so that you know what to look for. Subterranean Termites are a huge problem across the United States, and the high humidity of our coastal area makes it a particularly attractive home for subterranean termites, who build colonies…
DetailsWhat can you expect from the spring and summer bug population here in East Tennessee? Well, here’s a handy little infographic to give you something to talk about at the company water cooler. Southeast US Spring and Summer Bugs Prediction Our winter season was much warmer and generally more precipitous than our normal. This combination…
DetailsYour home does not need to be a welcoming place for mosquitoes. With some awareness and a few tips, you can prevent mosquito breeding grounds around the house and live a life bite free. Preventing Mosquitoes Breeding Grounds Around the House Gutters – Remove leaves and other debris Flowerpots – Pour out stagnant water from…
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