Managing Mosquitoes Around Your Pond
A pond can be a great feature that adds value to your yard, but it can also add mosquitoes. In this post we’re discussing why ponds attract mosquitoes and how to keep them from ruining a relaxing water feature. Why Mosquitoes Like Your Pond as Much as You Without water mosquitoes can’t exist. Their lives…
Read MoreHow Birds Affect Bug Populations
During the summer months Alabama homeowners are likely to see an influx of birds nesting on and around their homes. Before shooing them off you may want to consider how birds affect bug populations and whether they are a blessing or burden to have around the house. Do Birds Really Help Control Bug Populations? Birds…
Read MoreDoes Home Insurance Cover Termite Damage?
Termites alone cause an estimated $5 million in property damage in the U.S. each year. A recent study found that non-native forest insects cost taxpayers another $1.7 billion and cause $830 million in lost property value for homeowners every year. Many homeowners may not be aware that insect damage isn’t usually covered by home insurance.…
Read MoreWhat Diseases Do Mosquitoes Carry?
AL.com recently reported that two Alabama cities made the list of the top 20 mosquito infested places in the country. Huntsville and Decatur took the 17th spot on the list, but there are many other areas of the state that see their fair share of mosquitoes. These bugs aren’t just annoying and painful, they can…
Read MoreHow to Handle Distressed Trees That Attract Pests
That dead tree in your yard isn’t just unsightly, it’s attracting insects that devour wood. Even a distressed tree could be an easy target or a sign that bugs are already creating an infestation. It’s crucial that you know how to spot a distressed tree so that it can be handled ASAP. Signs That a…
Read MoreHow to Keep Ants Out of the House
There are lots of ways that ants can sneak indoors and create a huge headache for homeowners, especially during the spring and summer. These teeny tiny pests are in search of both food and water, which is often more abundant inside than it is outdoors. If you want to keep ants outside where they belong,…
Read MoreThe Brown Recluse: Prevention and Extermination
All along the southern regions of the U.S. lurks one of the few spiders that has a venomous bite. We’re talking about the creepy crawly brown recluse. As the name suggests, they don’t like hanging out with humans all that much. It’s almost always accidental contact that leads to a person being bitten by a…
Read MoreHow to Keep Bugs Out of the Sandbox
Now that kids are out of school there’s bound to be a lot more activity out in the backyard. You’ve prepared by taking steps to keep bees, mosquitoes, flies and ants away from the little ones as they play on the grass, but you may have overlooked an insect hot spot. If you have a…
Read MorePutting Together a Kid-Friendly, Bug-Free Picnic
Picnic season is upon us, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate the summer break with a good old-fashioned picnic! The only problem is that bugs think it’s a great idea too. Don’t let insects ruin all the fun. Use these tips to plan out a kid-friendly picnic that will keep bugs off your blanket.…
Read MoreStaying Safe and Bug-Free During Bad Weather
Spring and early summer bring back the sunshine and warm weather, but they also create an environment that’s prime for tornadoes. As of this writing 39 tornadoes have wreaked havoc across Alabama this year. It’s important to know how to prepare and protect your family, as well as how bugs react to these adverse weather…
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