What Are Signs of Carpet Beetles?

Varied carpet beetle at rest on a curtain in an apartment.

  Ever heard the phrase “know thy enemy”? When carpet beetles or other similarly stubborn pests try plaguing your home, you’ve got to get to know them to eradicate their presence and prevent them from returning. Learning the signs of carpet beetles will help you choose the most effective and convenient approach to banish them…

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What Are the No Mow May Benefits? Is It Worth It?

ground shot of side of lawn mower overlooking unkept lawn

  “#NoMowMay” is a global environmental conservationist movement started by the UK-based organization Plantlife in 2019. The movement campaigns annually, encouraging homeowners worldwide to stop mowing their lawns each May before returning to regular mowing each June.  But what are the No Mow May benefits? Do the drawbacks outweigh them?  Fortunately, this blog has the…

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April Showers Bring May Insects: Rain And Pest Problems

  Original Publish Date: April 27th, 2017 | Updated: April 24th 2025   During an April downpour, insects are probably the last thing on your mind. However, you’re more likely to have pest problems on your property after rains than before.  Wet, rainy climates are the perfect environment for many insects because moisture aids development.…

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Why Are Ants in My House?

red ants eating sugar over messy table, ant infestation indoors

  “Why are ants in my house?!”  You can only ask yourself that, then clean your whole house top-to-bottom (again) so many times before you’re driven to insanity.  Maybe that is a bit overdramatic, but we’re not just Birmingham’s top pest control experts; we speak from experience as homeowners, too! So, trust us, we understand…

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How to Have a Pest-Free Lawn by Easter

close up on a pet bunny in a well manicured lawn

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…

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Why 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…

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Your Questions Answered: Can Fleas Fly?

up close photo of a flea from the top

Getting fleas in your house is stressful because they can survive for ~95 days without a host to drink blood from before they perish. They seemingly float wherever they like, without limit to where they can get to in a room. The heights that fleas reach can make you wonder: Can fleas fly? Our integrative…

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