Keeping Pests Out of Your Garage
If you’re a homeowner, then a garage is to your car what your home is to you. Unfortunately, your garage is also the ideal home for a variety of pests, and one of the most common spots for pest infestations. No one wants insects taking up residence in their garage, but the biggest issue is…
Read More5 Tips for Keeping Roaches Away
As we move into the later summer months, most of us are trying to seek the cool of the indoors as much as possible. Unfortunately, unwanted pests like the American cockroach are also in search of the cozy, cool temperature your home provides––where the temperature is 70 degrees or higher. Besides sealing off entryways to…
Read MoreIs It Safe to Use Bug Spray While Pregnant?
As a newly pregnant mother, you want the absolute best for your soon-to-be-here bundle of joy. This means taking only the best prenatal vitamins, eating the best diet, and using the best skincare––no exceptions. When it comes to bug spray, there can be a lot of misinformation, skewed data, and bias about which bug sprays…
Read MoreMurder Hornets: What You Need to Know
The neighborhood is buzzing––quite literally––over the hype of murder hornets! But before we all get into our bunkers, we wanted to make it clear that no actual murder hornets have been found in Alabama. However, in the Pacific Northwest, the detection of Asian giant hornets are causing beekeepers some sleepless nights. Asian giant hornets, or…
Read MoreYour Ultimate Guide to Bug Spray
Our professional pest control services can keep bugs out of your home and yard, but keeping them off of your body is a whole other ballgame. Below you’ll find a bug spray breakdown. It’s all the essential information you need to know before picking a product and slathering or spraying it on your skin. If…
Read MoreControlling Garden Pests This Summer
Just as your garden is boasting a fresh array of leafy vegetables and shiny red tomatoes, you notice black spots on the leaves. Or maybe your leaves start resembling green Swiss cheese, with holes on every surface. Garden pests are no joke! And we’re willing to bet they’re every gardener’s worst nightmare. Some pests can…
Read More7 Tip Offs That It’s Time to Call Pest Control
Most of the time, infestations come on quickly––often without any notice––and suddenly it’s too late. Identifying the early signs of an infestation and taking action immediately can save you a lot of money and frustration. But how do you know if an infestation warrants a visit from your friendly neighborhood pest control? Here are a…
Read MoreGet Mice Out of Your Home with These Tips
We love famous mice. Jerry Mouse, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, the mice from Cinderella––the list goes on and on. But something about a real-life, disease-carrying house mouse really gets under our skin, and for good reason! Though a house mouse is not as dangerous as a deer mouse, it can still bring in bacteria that…
Read MoreWhat Are Catalpa Worms?
Alabama has a booming bug population that includes thousands of creepy crawlers! Some of them are commonly known, like Brown Recluse Spiders, while others are completely unknown to the general population. One bug that many locals have seen before, but know little about, is the catalpa worm—which surprisingly isn’t a worm at all. Today, we’re…
Read More5 Surprising Facts About Lightning Bugs
If you’re from the South, you probably have vivid memories of running around barefoot in the dewy grass on warm summer nights––catching glimmering, shining, lightning bugs. Also known as fireflies, lightning bugs can light up the night with their neon glow. But what actually makes them “glow?” Read on to learn more about lightning bugs,…
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