Protecting Your Home from Common Spring Pests
Spring is just around the corner––a time of new blooms, rain, plant growth, and of course, cleaning. This new, warm season is also a host to many pests, including ants, termites, stinging insects, spiders, and rodents. As the temperatures warm up, these creatures crawl out of their crevices and find solitude inside of your house.…
Read MoreShould I Fumigate My Home for Termites?
Did you know that about 80% of homeowners worry about pests invading their houses? Of those homeowners, about 25% are worried specifically about dealing with termites. That makes termites one of the biggest pest concerns for homeowners—can you blame them? If we know anything about termites, it’s that they can do tons of damage to…
Read MoreCan You Treat Wood to Prevent Termites?
Termite control keeps us very busy in the spring and summer months––where the warm and humid Southeast hosts the perfect environment for termites to thrive. Of the termite species likely to live in the South, the subterranean termite is the one found most commonly here in Alabama. Annually, termites cost billions of dollars in damage…
Read MoreBugs We Love: Which Bugs Can Be Your Pets?
Pets have become a part of the family in many households––they bring a lot of joy into our homes. In fact, according to a recent poll, approximately 62% of family homes include a pet or two. Of those, 95% consider their pet part of the family. As expected, the majority of people own a cat…
Read MoreWill My Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Termite Damage?
If you’ve recently discovered termites chewing through your drywall, you may be wondering, “does my homeowner’s insurance cover termite damage?” You’re not alone! Each year, termites cause an estimated $5 million in property damage in the United States. What’s worse, a recent study found that non-native insects cost taxpayers another $1.7 billion in lost property…
Read MoreCan Squirrels Really Cause House Fires?
Thousands of houses catch on fire each year due to a common household pest: squirrels. However, most of these fires can’t be directly traced back to squirrels, and squirrels are merely suspects––but sometimes there’s ample evidence. If you have squirrels living in your attic or around your home, you could be putting you and…
Read MoreHow to Know if There Is a Large Pest in Your Attic
As children, we saw the attic as a strange, mysterious (often creepy) place, where something was lurking in the shadows, hiding in the dark. As adults, we realize our previous fears were not entirely blown out of proportion—except instead of supernatural beings or things that go bump in the night living inside of your attic––it’s…
Read MoreSigns of Termites: Here’s What to Look For
Termites are sneaky pests that take up residence in your home for an extended period of time without being detected. In fact, large amounts of damage can be done in a short amount of time when they decide to make your home, their home. Whether you’re dealing with subterranean termites, which are primarily found underground,…
Read MoreFormosan Termites: What You Need to Know
Formosan termites—one of the most aggressive and devastating termite species in America. They’re native to Central America and the Far East but were introduced to the United States in 1956. They feed on materials containing cellulose, just like most subterranean, or underground, termites, but their colony sizes are much larger than others. This allows them…
Read MoreGuard Your Home Against Winter Pests
Most people assume that bugs die down in the winter—and that’s mostly true, but there are plenty of pests who stay very busy long after it gets cold. The last thing you want is to realize that you have a bug or pest problem after it’s too late, especially around the holidays! Here are some…
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