Healthy Living

The vast majority of people don’t like bugs. Even a few of our professional pest control technicians can’t stand them. But for some people their fear of bugs is a full-blown phobia. Its official name is entomophobia, and it’s one of over 500 different phobias. But fear of insects is much more common than most…

In America we eat some things that could be considered strange, like oysters and crawfish. But even these crustaceans aren’t as controversial at the dinner table as bugs. Cultures all over the world eat insects on a regular basis. However, Americans have been reluctant to work yard critters into their diets. The act of eating…

As spring gives way to summer, activity will likely pick up in your yard for both people and insects. Fun in the sun is what summer is all about, but too much sun and not enough precaution can have the opposite outcome. Here are the top ways to protect yourself from insects and the sun at…

AL.com recently reported that two Alabama cities made the list of the top 20 mosquito infested places in the country. Huntsville and Decatur took the 17th spot on the list, but there are many other areas of the state that see their fair share of mosquitoes. These bugs aren’t just annoying and painful, they can…

Spring and early summer bring back the sunshine and warm weather, but they also create an environment that’s prime for tornadoes. As of this writing 39 tornadoes have wreaked havoc across Alabama this year. It’s important to know how to prepare and protect your family, as well as how bugs react to these adverse weather…

You’ve got a house full of guests set to arrive for a Thanksgiving dinner, but there could be a few more visitors you weren’t expecting – pests. Give thanks for a bug-free holiday by following these tips. Check All Food and Decorations Before Bringing Them Inside You carry bugs right into your house more often…

People eat some weird things, but nothing is quite as strange as edible insects. Yep, the creepy crawly things you try to keep out of your house are a regular item on some people’s plates. There’s even an official name for insect eating – entomophagy. At one time it would have been unheard of to…