Garden Pest Control
How to Have a Pest-Free Lawn by Easter
Many religious and non-religious American families celebrate Easter holidays with outdoor festivities like egg dyeing, hunting, or picnic brunches. Since Easter is almost here, it is time to ensure your family’s safety by guaranteeing you’ll have a pest-free lawn. For our integrative pest professionals’ advice on keeping a pest-free lawn this Easter, keep reading! Consider…
Read MoreWhy You Need Summer Pest Control
Original Publish Date: July 13th 2023 | Updated: March 27th 2025 Over the years, we’ve published many posts on our pest blog discussing the common types of summer pests, how to prepare for them, and the do’s and don’ts of summer pest prevention. Today, our pest control experts want to share some knowledge…
Read MoreRose Bush Pests: How to Identify and Prevent Common Threats
For the most part, roses bloom in spring and summer. However, if you live here in Alabama or somewhere with a warm climate, your rose garden could bloom from late winter to late fall. Wherever there are roses, rose bush pests will follow. To learn more about the types of rose bush pests, how…
Read MoreMarch Flies, AKA Lovebugs: What They Are and How to Get Rid of Them
February is the month for love, with Valentine’s Day on the 14th, so today, we’re talking about lovebugs (AKA March Flies). Keep reading to learn more about them from our experts in integrative pest management! What Are March Flies (AKA Love Bugs)? March flies (Genus sp.) are insects with slim black or brown bodies, a…
Read MoreAre Earthworms Stronger Than Humans? And Other Fun Facts to Know About These Wriggly Critters
For a remarkable creature that so commonly lives among people, earthworms are the subject of many misconceptions and misinformation. In today’s blog post, we’re sharing all kinds of earthworm facts and answering questions about them, like “Are earthworms stronger than humans?” Keep reading to find out! Are Earthworms Stronger Than Humans? We will start…
Read MoreLawn Worms: Harmless Crawlies or a Cause for Concern?
Two common subjects in pest control discourse are named “lawn worms.” They are: the larvae of an insect that only looks like a worm because it has yet to start its metamorphosis and mature into an imago (adult phase of insect life cycle), and actual worms (annelids) of any species likely to populate a…
Read MoreIs the Banded Woolly Bear Caterpillar Poisonous? And Other Facts to Know
Have you ever seen a cute, fuzzy caterpillar and then had someone warn you that all fuzzy caterpillars are poisonous? Although it is true that many fuzzy caterpillars are dangerous to handle, making a generalization about all of them is wrong. You’ve come to the right place if you’re wondering, “Is the banded woolly bear…
Read MoreWasps Hovering Above Your Yard? You May Have a Ground Digger Wasp Infestation
Have you ever seen small, round piles of mud or dirt on the ground with a hole in the middle and wondered what kind of ant makes such a small hill? They’re not ant hills; they harbor ground digger wasps. If you want to learn more about ground digger wasps, you’ve come to the right…
Read MoreKeep Fall Insects Out of Your Garden: Tips to Prevent Specific Pests
Pumpkins, sweet potatoes, and many types of squash—harvest season is upon us for these crops and many more across gardens here in Alabama. Gardeners aren’t the only ones eager to enjoy the product of their hard work this harvest season; many fall insects see bountiful gardens as a free feast. Don’t worry; our experts in…
Read MoreHow to Keep Bugs Away from BBQ During Your Summer Cookouts
With school and college football starting this month, many families in Alabama have a calendar full of gatherings they’re hosting at their homes. The weather in the South is still very warm, similar to the middle of summer. So, we can continue to enjoy outdoor activities, like barbecues on the patio, for our back-to-school gatherings. …
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