It has happened to all of us. We go walking through the yard and step into a carved out hole or tunnel in the ground that almost breaks our ankle. But knowing what animal that has created this newfound creation in our yard can be tough to diagnosis. Cindy Decker, a columnist for The Columbus…
Wolf Spiders are common to find across the world. There are thousands of species of Wolf Spiders that you can find around the world. So it is no surprise that people get confused when spotting the wolf spider and confusing them at times with other spiders. What To Know About Wolf Spiders Wolf Spiders generally…
West Nile Virus makes its appearance in Tennessee at some point every year. Nashville Metro Public Health officials have alerted that the West Nile Virus has been found in mosquitoes in their area. Metro Public Health Department’s Pest Management Division has its first positive tests of West Nile after trapping mosquitoes near the intersection of…
FAIRFAX, Va. – The summer months usher in warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine, however, the season also brings with it plenty of bugs. While pests are problematic across the country, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), compiled the list of the “Top 10 Buggiest Cities,” which will leave residents buying repellent in bulk and…
The warm, wet weather of spring and summer often brings a special type of termite out of the colony in Knoxville. Mature “swarmers” leave the nest when the colony reaches a particular size. These termites are often mistaken for ants with wings but are vital in detecting a termite infestation on your property. Here are…
Brown Recluse spiders are pretty common in our area of Tennessee, as well as the rest of the Southeastern United States. Yet, there are many misconceptions about them. And certainly many misidentifications for the brown recluse spider. First: What Does a Brown Recluse Spider Look Like? We covered what the recluse looks like in another…
There are a lot of companies out there that will charge you a lot of money to kill bed bugs that have invaded your home or workplace. Often they do only half the job and you will continue to have problems with bed bugs. So what should you know about how to kill bed bugs?…
The National Pest Management Association in partnership with the University of Kentucky surveyed a national sampling of pest management professionals to find out that bed bugs are indeed everywhere. Bed Bug Research Executive Sample Once again, the pest management industry has explored a topic that leaves most Americans very uncomfortable: bed bugs. Though the public…
With summer travel season quickly approaching, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has declared June 7-13 as Bed Bug Awareness Week to remind the public that vigilance is key to quelling a potential bed bug infestation this summer. We are proud to take part in this important public education effort and encourages travelers to brush…
With the welcome arrival of spring comes some universally unpopular side effects: asthma and allergy symptoms. Every year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) designates May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, coinciding with the peak season for allergy-related symptoms. We at Johnson Pest Control like to remind our people that even though…
