Garden Pest Control
Growing Season – Aphids
Your kid can get lice. It’s not that big of a pain to get rid of them. No need to shave their heads like in the old days. Take them to a doctor, they’ll prescribe treatment. Contact the school to tell them that your child came down with these bloodsuckers. That’s all folks! But did…
Read More2 New Pests Found In Alabama
Bug lovers, it’s time to celebrate. Plan a party. Invite other aficionados. For the rest of us, in the Alabama Pest Control business, however, there may not be any reason to rejoice. In the south, two new pests have been discovered. As if we all don’t have enough to worry about, the monsters are no…
Read MoreThat Smell
Anyone who loves classic southern rock, when they hear those two words the first thing that pops into their minds is a song that came from an old Lynyrd Skynyrd tune. A portion of the lyrics are: Ooooh that smell Can’t you smell that smell Ooooh that smell Frankly, this article has something that slightly…
Read MoreGnats in my Mouth — Extermination – A primer on the “fungus” gnat.”
You’re walking on a beach. Maybe a lightly wooded trail. Perhaps even down your sidewalk to visit a friend. Not paying a heck of a lot of attention, suddenly you run into a cloud of bugs. Little insects. Gnats. Having an infestation? The longer you wait to deal with the problem the worse things will…
Read MoreKeeping Bugs from Invading Your Party
Just what is Cinco de Mayo? In the United States, it’s a reason for a party. And we all love to have a justification to celebrate. It’s a little more complicated than that, though. This from Wikipedia: Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for “fifth of May”) is a celebration held on May 5. It is observed…
Read MoreStar Trek and Earwigs
Anyone who has ever seen the old Star Trek movie “The Wrath of Khan” will remember the famous scene where Khan (Ricardo Montalban) inserts his pets that look like earwigs into Chekov (Walter Koenig) and Terrell’s (Paul Winfield) hearing canals in order to get them to talk. Many people back here on Terra Firma still…
Read MoreUsing Pheromones to Stop Pests
Back in the late ’50’s, some eggheads figured out that a great way to pick-up a member of the opposite sex at a bar would be if the seeker splashed on some pheromones. Like magic, they claimed, another person would be attracted to them, they’d date, get married, have children and be forced to take…
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Flowers During Household Termite Extermination
For most homeowners, “termite” is a four letter word. The first sign of a termite infestation is likely to strike fear in the heart of any homeowner because it could mean that serious property damage has already occurred. The good news is that if you are on a regular pest control schedule, your exterminator will…
Read MorePesticide Use Has Been Linked to ADHD in Children
Parents who are concerned about their child’s exposure to environmental toxins may have one more thing to worry about. A recent study linked childhood exposure to pesticides with children at a higher risk for developing ADHD. As a result of the research, parents are now encouraged to wash all produce thoroughly to get rid of…
Read MoreWhen Termites Attack: How to Deal with Your Worst Nightmare
As many expert exterminators will tell you, termites are one of the most dangerous pests to have around the house since it’s incredibly difficult to detect signs of infestation. Yes, termites are secretive little critters that could infest for years without any visible signs of damage – yet. What Happens When Termites Infest If left…
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