Home Pest Control
Can Roaches Come in Through Air Vents?
It’s safe to say that cockroaches are one of the most hated insects on the planet. Even though they aren’t poisonous and don’t pose a threat in most cases, many people have a genuine fear of cockroaches. The official name for the roach phobia is katsaridaphobia. When someone spots a roach in their house a few questions immediately come to…
Read MoreBuilding a Bat House in Your Yard
Bat in the tropical rainforest Malaysia Langkawi. Bats have really gotten a bad wrap. Thanks to horror movies and fear of rabies, most people mistakenly believe bats are out to swoop down and attack a person, which couldn’t be further from the truth. The vast majority of bats want nothing to do with humans and…
Read More5 Ways to Celebrate Summer (Without Biting Bugs)
It may have felt like summer a month ago, but June 21st is Summer Solstice, the official start to summer. We’re getting geared up for tons of fun in the sun, which includes getting insects under control and taking a few extra precautions. Here are some of our top tips on how to keep bugs away…
Read MoreInsects As Pets: What Can You Keep?
Pets have become a part of the family in many homes. A recent Harris Poll found that approximately 62% of Americans have a pet. Of those, 95% consider their pet to be part of their family. Of course, the vast majority of people own a cat and/or dog. Only 9% of people surveyed said they…
Read MoreRodent Roundup- How Big Rats Can Get
Rodents are the largest order of mammals on the planet, and they’re found all over the world. We have 22 types of rodents in Alabama alone, six of which will try to get in your home to seek shelter and food. How rodents enter your home, where they live and how they forage for food…
Read More7 Signs: Know When It’s Time To Call Pest Control
Many of our clients call our Alabama pest control company not quite sure if they have a problem that warrants professional help. A lot of the time they made the right decision giving us a call. Some infestations can come on quickly. Identifying the early signs of an infestation and taking action right away can…
Read MoreBugs – To Kill or Not to Kill…
The natural inclination for most people is to kill just about any bug they see. Psychologists have examined our fear of insects and come up with a number of theories for why most people automatically hate anything with more than four legs. Some fears are rational, but there’s no denying insects play an important role…
Read MoreBugs That Bite at Night
Millions Billions of people are freaked out by bugs. The thought that they might be crawling all over your body while you sleep is even more frightening. Add biting to this nightmare and it’s enough to make most of us squirm. You’ve probably heard scary statistics about how many bugs people eat in their sleep…
Read MoreGuide to Using Insect Repellent During Pregnancy
Health organizations are warning people to take extra care protecting themselves from mosquitoes this March. There are growing concerns that the mosquito-borne Zika virus will spread from Central and South America into the southern portions of the U.S. Because the Zika virus is connected with severe birth defects, pregnant women need to protect themselves more than anyone. But…
Read MorePest Signs to Look for During Your Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning – it’s one of the domestic necessities that ushers in the new season. It’s when the winter clothing, gear, and heavy blankets get tucked away, and we throw open the windows to let the fresh air in. As you get in all the nooks and crannies, you may have noticed a few things…
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