Education and Prevention
Telltale Yard Pest Signs During Autumn
When it comes to gardening and lawn care, autumn’s cooler weather brings a lot of relief! A lot of the pests are becoming less active (and less destructive), and your plants don’t need quite so much water. But Alabama is subject to weather ping pong—one day it’s cool and crisp, the next it feels like…
Read MoreTailgating Terrors: Tips to Deter Pests During Football Season
In most areas, the arrival of football season also means the arrival of fall! But, in Alabama, we know all too well that the summer heat will probably hang on for a little while longer. And that means the bugs will hang around, too! Don’t let pests ruin your tailgating fun—follow these tips to keep…
Read MoreLocker Stock: Quick & Easy Pest Control Options to Have at School
We know you want the absolute best for your kids. But when it comes to protecting them from bug bites, it’s not always easy to tell what’s good for them or what’s potentially harmful. As your kids head back to school—but the hot weather holds on—make sure you’re making the right choice for them! Here…
Read MoreBack-to-School Pest Prevention
Can you believe that another summer has come and gone? Time really does fly by, especially when you’re having fun. Now that the summer months are coming to an end, the new school year is ready to get us back into the swing of things. Back-to-school shopping and other errands that have to be completed…
Read MoreBug Biology: Some Helpful Insect Basics
Because we’re a termite and pest control company, we talk a lot about bugs, pests, insects, and all the creepy crawlies. While it’s great to learn about bugs, how to prevent them, and how to rid them from your home, it’s time that we go back to the basics and go over some interesting—and basic—information…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Summer Fruit Flies After a Farmers’ Market Run
Because of all the fresh summer produce that’s available in the grocery store or farmers’ markets, it’s common to keep fresh fruits and vegetables on your countertops after a run. However, if you do this, you may have encountered teeny, tiny pests—called fruit flies—that feast on your produce. Here are three interesting facts about fruit…
Read MoreHow Pets Can Attract Pests Without You Even Knowing About It
The unconditional love from a pet can do wonders in your family, making him or her a valuable and irreplaceable member. It’s common not to be able to imagine life without them! However, there are times when owning a pet has its downfalls. For example, pets can attract pests, carry pests into your home, and…
Read MoreWhat You Can Do about Pets and Pests
Pets are adorable and fun, but they play such a unique role in the family. We love and care for them, but our dogs and cats can often be the most significant contributors to our pest problems. Pets and pests share a distinct (and somewhat gross) relationship—from fleas and ticks attaching to your pet’s skin,…
Read MoreHow to Pest-Proof Your Summer Fun: Helpful Pest Tips
When we think of summer, we often think of spending time outdoors with friends and family—whether gathered around a fire roasting marshmallows or enjoying a lazy day on the lake. While either scene mentioned is picturesque, mosquitoes, ants, and other insects tend to get in the way and ruin your summer fun. Unfortunately, the pest…
Read MoreSummer Pest Prevention: What You Can Do to Get Ahead
Summer is great for many reasons: the warm weather, the stress-free mentality, and the fun that summer days and nights bring. But, with every high, there is typically a low. In summer’s case, that low is a surge in the insect population. Fortunately for you, there are some things you can do to avoid the…
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