Don’t Let These Beach Bugs Ruin Your Summer Vacation
What kind of wildlife do you expect to see when planning a beach trip? You may have an idea; perhaps you intend to continue a crab hunting tradition, enjoy fishing on the pier, or have had your fair share of food stolen by pelicans. Much like in the forests, woods, and mountains here in…
Read MoreIs Your Dog Eating Cicadas? Here’s What You Should Know
The great cicada awakening of 2024, which we detailed in this blog earlier this year, is now happening in real time as we’re writing the current one you’re reading. However, if you’re not seeing or hearing this phenomenon ensue quite as our blog predicts, one of these factors may be the reason: You’re not…
Read MoreHow to Keep Bugs Away from BBQ During Your Summer Cookouts
With school and college football starting this month, many families in Alabama have a calendar full of gatherings they’re hosting at their homes. The weather in the South is still very warm, similar to the middle of summer. So, we can continue to enjoy outdoor activities, like barbecues on the patio, for our back-to-school gatherings. …
Read MoreHow to Keep Fireflies Alive in a Jar this Summer
Fireflies, or lightning bugs, bring a beautiful bioluminescence to humid summer nights in Alabama and throughout the Southeast. Capturing and observing these flying beetles can be a delightful experience, especially for young children and families. In this guide, our experts in integrative pest management share a safe and enjoyable way to catch and keep…
Read MoreUsing Rodent Disinfectant Spray and Other Methods to Clean After an Infestation
If you discover the signs of a rodent infestation in your home, contact a local, reputable pest control company immediately. Getting rid of a rodent infestation is risky and extremely difficult for non-professionals, so it’s highly recommended that you consult pest control experts. Once rodent control professionals eliminate the presence of mice or rats in…
Read MoreFollow These Steps to Get Rid of Booklice
Even though booklice cannot bite, sting, or otherwise harm your family—and they tend to leave people alone altogether—we still classify them as household pests, and we’re willing to bet that you and your guests would prefer your home to be booklice-free. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to get rid of booklice from our experts…
Read MoreHow to Feed Birds Without Attracting Rats: What to Do
Birdwatching is an entertaining, family-friendly, and educational activity. Here in Alabama, the opportunities for birdwatching are abundant, considering the 400+ species of birds and 200+ sites designated for birdwatching statewide. One common nickname for our lovely home is “The Yellowhammer State,” named after our state bird. Although there are so many cool birdwatching…
Read MoreHere’s How to Protect Wood from Carpenter Bees and Prevent Damage to Your Home
As your trusted integrative pest control partner, we’re here to empower concerned families and business management professionals with practical strategies to safeguard their yards or indoor spaces at their homes or offices from pesky carpenter bees. This comprehensive guide will teach you how to protect wood from carpenter bees. We’ll explore chemical-free and chemical…
Read MoreHere’s How to Get Anthills Out of the Yard
Is your yard covered in anthills and their many tenants? You’re likely ready to evict these unwanted guests, and we can’t blame you. Not only do anthills blemish the overall look of your landscape but their rapid construction also makes it easy to find yourself stepping into one that wasn’t there the day before, and…
Read MoreWhat Are the Bugs that Get in Flour?
Weevils are notorious for being the bugs that get in flour. To the naked eye, weevils moving in a bag of flour can look like buzzing grains of rice because of how tiny they are. Are you having trouble with bugs in flour? Find helpful weevil advice from our experts in integrative pest management below!…
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