Fall Landscaping Essentials to Kill Yard Pests
In the fall, there’s nothing like snuggling up with a book on the hammock or relaxing by the fire pit. Until the bugs start buzzing. Here in Alabama and many other areas of the country, insects are still active well into autumn. You can’t speed up the first freeze, but you can use a few…
Read More7 Signs It’s Time for Fall in Birmingham
The crisp late afternoon breeze. The summer foliage that’s all but gone. It seems that fall is setting in throughout Birmingham. If you see the signs below, you know autumn has arrived. Arrival of the Stink Bugs One sure sign that fall is here is the arrival of the stink bugs, also known as kudzu bugs because…
Read MoreImportant Yard Work That Prevents Pests in Alabama
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In the pesticide world maintenance is the prevention for yard pests (some of which will come inside once it gets colder). There are many ways to control autumn insects in Alabama through yard work. Keep reading to see our top tips for fall yard maintenance.…
Read More5 Insects That Are Good For Your Fall Garden
It’s that time of year again! As the summer heat starts to wane, fall garden preparation begins. A garden is a unique micro ecosystem. The soil, the sunlight and the moisture all affect the survival of delicate plants that are trying to take root. Of course, insects also play a role. Novice gardeners sometimes make the mistake…
Read MoreMosquito Season Update: August 2017
Even though the long summer days are numbered we’re still in the heart of mosquito season. It’s a precarious time when the threat of mosquito-borne diseases is on everyone’s mind. Last year the Zika virus was added to the list of diseases, but what about this mosquito season? Do you still need to worry about Zika and…
Read MoreAphids and Ants: The Smallest Insects in Your Yard
Sometimes it’s the tiniest yard pests that create the biggest problems. This is usually the case with aphids and ants. Both of these insects can spell trouble during the summer months if they decide to make a home in your yard – or worse find their way inside. For gardeners in particular, the presence of ants and…
Read MoreAll About Wood-Boring Bees: Carpenter Bees in AL
We talk a lot about getting rid of termites because they are so destructive and can devastate a home. But there’s another wood-boring insect that can also wreak havoc inside your walls. We’re talking about carpenter bees. August is Honeybee Awareness Month, but homeowners should really be on the lookout for carpenter bees that are making a…
Read MoreHow to Properly Fill and Clean Hummingbird Feeders
Few things are as majestic as fluttering, jewel-colored hummingbirds. These pint-sized birds are fascinating to watch as they hover above flowers looking for nectar. Another common food source that attracts hummingbirds is a man-made feeder. Even if you don’t have much yard space for flowers, a hummingbird feeder can be hung to encourage the little…
Read MoreTypes of Scorpions in Alabama
When you hear the word “scorpions” one of two things may come to mind – the German powerhouse rock band and the desert. In reality, scorpions can be found all over the U.S., including Alabama. In 2014 alone, the Regional Poison Control Center reported 196 scorpion stings. In fact, scorpions dole out more venomous stings…
Read MoreWhat to do When Your Trees Are Full of Silk Worms
In mid-summer caterpillars and worms are in abundance. It’s also the time of year when massive webs begin showing up in trees. These webs aren’t the result of a horrifically huge spider. They’re the byproduct of fall webworms, also commonly referred to as silkworms. However, true silkworms feed solely on the leaves of white mulberry…
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