Ways to Stay Pest-Safe this Summer
The perfect formula, you ask? Summertime minus pests equals easy living! But it’s hard to have a pest-safe summer when it’s so hot and muggy, like many places in the American South. When navigating summertime, there are certain things you can do to ensure that you stay pest-safe this summer. Continue reading to learn about…
Read MoreSummer Bug Catching: Which Bugs Are Best for Kids to Catch?
For some people, often kids, summer means warm weather, no school, and flowers in full bloom! As kids go outside to play during summer break, bugs follow suit and come out to play as well. Summer bug catching is the best way to learn all about insects—their characteristics, colors, sizes, and more. This activity is…
Read MorePests During Summer: Why They’re Always Around
Have you ever thought about why you love summer so much? Perhaps it’s because of the summer storms or the fact that it stays daylight for longer. Or maybe it’s because you don’t have school, there’s more free time to play, and it’s the best opportunity for family vacations. Much like us, pests love the…
Read MoreBug Wild: Pest-Themed Summer Activities for Kids
If you have a Mason jar, a net, and proximity to any six-legged creepy crawly, you’re in luck! There are many pest-themed summer activities for kids of all ages to enjoy this summer. Not only are these pest-themed crafts a fun way to keep your children entertained: They also allow them to hone their motor…
Read MorePest Friends! Your Guide to Lesser-Known Summer Garden Insects
If you’ve been following our blog for a while now then you’re probably already acquainted with the more common and beneficial insects that may be inhabiting your garden. You know—spiders, ladybugs, bees, and more! We can’t forget, however, the lesser-known summer garden insects that you might see from time to time. Here is a list…
Read MoreWhat You Can Do about Pets and Pests
Pets are adorable and fun, but they play such a unique role in the family. We love and care for them, but our dogs and cats can often be the most significant contributors to our pest problems. Pets and pests share a distinct (and somewhat gross) relationship—from fleas and ticks attaching to your pet’s skin,…
Read MoreHow to Pest-Proof Your Summer Fun: Helpful Pest Tips
When we think of summer, we often think of spending time outdoors with friends and family—whether gathered around a fire roasting marshmallows or enjoying a lazy day on the lake. While either scene mentioned is picturesque, mosquitoes, ants, and other insects tend to get in the way and ruin your summer fun. Unfortunately, the pest…
Read MoreSummer Pest Prevention: What You Can Do to Get Ahead
Summer is great for many reasons: the warm weather, the stress-free mentality, and the fun that summer days and nights bring. But, with every high, there is typically a low. In summer’s case, that low is a surge in the insect population. Fortunately for you, there are some things you can do to avoid the…
Read MoreBest Bugs! Fun Kid Insect Activities to Inform & Engage Your Child
Educational activities are the best activities for children of all ages. Not only can they be fun and exciting: They can also hold many valuable benefits. Teaching kids about insects, bugs, and other aspects of nature is a great way to inform your child about the world around them. Consider incorporating kid insect activities into…
Read MoreHere Are Some Springtime Insects Your “May Flowers” May Attract
Even through the inconsistency of springtime weather—some days are hot while others are freezing cold—many bugs and insects are starting to buzz about. Now that May is here, cold weather is in large part behind us, and flowers are officially in bloom. With this, there are a variety of springtime insects you may see outside…
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