Do Most Bugs Die Off During the Winter? What to Know About Winter Bugs
When the temperatures drop in the winter, most animals seek warm shelter, and some hibernate. But have you ever wondered where bugs, like insects and arachnids, go during the winter time? Here in Alabama, there’s a noticeable lack of mosquitos during the winter. You probably just assume they all die off, right? Since you’re curious,…
Read MoreHow to Prevent Rodent Infestation
Rodent problems in the home are widespread. A few years ago, the U.S. Census Bureau disclosed that almost 15 million American families reported seeing rodents in their homes. A rodent sighting could indicate that you have a severe rodent infestation in your home or on your property. Before you panic, know that a rodent…
Read MoreInsects We’re Thankful For this Thanksgiving Season
As experts in pest control, most of the posts here on our pest blog are about the invasive and harmful pests we aren’t so fond of as well as our suggestions for eliminating them from your home or property. However, our love for entomology (the study of insects) also teaches us about the beauty of…
Read MoreWhat Do Insects Eat?
Whether you’re an entomology hobbyist, just curious, or you’ve got a particular bug that’s an unwelcome house guest and refuses to leave—you might have this question: What do insects eat? Since there are so many types of insects, there are multiple types of insect diets. Some species of insects have very specific food preferences, while…
Read MoreWhat Thanksgiving Dish Would Pests Most Enjoy?
As we’re counting down the days to Thanksgiving, we’re looking forward to the feasts and quality time we’re soon to share with family and friends. Still, as experts in pest control, we can’t help but think how the savory dishes at Thanksgiving dinner could attract unwanted pests into the home. The idea of Thanksgiving pests…
Read MoreAre Cicada Killers Hornets?
The sight of colossal, flying insects around the home can be highly concerning, especially for families in Alabama. Among these massive winged pests are cicada killers, which look a lot like the Northern Giant Hornet (formerly Asian Giant Hornet): the “murder hornet” that grows up to 1.5 to 2 inches in size and stings…
Read MorePests Most Likely to Go After Your Halloween Candy
Halloween is almost here, and a good scare is customary (encouraged, even) this time of year. Many who celebrate enjoy getting spooked by scary movies and haunted houses. However, having your home “haunted” by unwanted guests—not ghosts, but rather, vermin or other pests—is not so fun, especially when they raid your stash of trick-or-treating…
Read MoreWhat Attracts Ants to Take Over Your Kitchen
You probably thought the ants swarming in your kitchen would eventually disappear after summer ended, but now that it’s almost Halloween, you might feel worried to see ants still milling around. Although ants living outside do have a period of dormant overwintering, an infestation of ants already existing inside your warm, dry home—with all…
Read MoreAre Bats a Type of Pest?
Bats—in all their leathery-winged, fuzzy-faced glory—are staples of Halloween lore and decor, much like spiders. It’s easy to see why bats are associated with spooky, creepy Halloween tales, due to their almost ghoulish or goblin-like appearance, nocturnal habits, and one particular species even having a taste for mammal blood. Many people also (misguidedly) believe…
Read MoreWhy Aren’t Spiders Considered Insects?
Now that it’s October, it’s time to decorate for Halloween! However, you may find that Mother Nature has sent some eight-legged, creepy-crawling interior decorators just in time to help out, adorning your porch and the dark corners of your home with their wispy, intricately woven webs. You guessed it—today, we’re talking about spiders! More specifically,…
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