Do You Need to Remove Bats in the Attic? Why You Should Call an Exterminator for These Winged Mammals
If you’ve never seen a baby bat up close, please Google it; they’re adorable. Still, baby bats—well, bats of any age, for that matter—are not pets. So you shouldn’t let them hang out in your attic like it is their cave, even if it feels like you’re doing good to let nature take its course…
Read MoreWhat You Should Do About Chimney Pests Before It’s Time to Use the Fireplace
The “first day of fall” in the U.S. was Sunday, September 22nd, but here in Alabama (and the rest of the Deep South), we usually have to suffer sweltering summer weather until at least November. That’s why it catches us off guard and underprepared when an unusually early cold front rolls in. When it gets…
Read MoreTips and Tricks for How to Keep Bugs Out of Carved Pumpkin
Welcome to October! Now that it’s October, the Halloween countdown has begun, and spooky decor is adorning homes worldwide, we’re willing to bet someone in your household will soon be carving a pumpkin and placing it on your porch. Unfortunately, people aren’t the only ones who adore the smiling (or grimacing) orange face of…
Read MoreAre Stink Bugs Harmful to Humans and Pets? What to Know About Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs
The kinds of insects that we consider pests when they invade our homes all tend to have a beneficial purpose outdoors in their natural habitats. We can positively appreciate their existence, to a degree—and then there are stink bugs. If you live in Alabama, it is entirely fair to have negative feelings about the Brown…
Read MoreKeep Fall Insects Out of Your Garden: Tips to Prevent Specific Pests
Pumpkins, sweet potatoes, and many types of squash—harvest season is upon us for these crops and many more across gardens here in Alabama. Gardeners aren’t the only ones eager to enjoy the product of their hard work this harvest season; many fall insects see bountiful gardens as a free feast. Don’t worry; our experts in…
Read MoreDo Armadillos Dig Holes in Your Yard? Ways to Keep the Hard-Shelled Pests Away
“Do armadillos dig holes in your yard?” They definitely can, so if you’ve seen large holes in your yard and know of an armadillo presence on your property, you can probably deduce that they’re the culprit. In this guide from our experts in integrative pest management, we’ll discuss armadillos in Alabama, their burrowing habits, and…
Read MoreHow to Keep Raccoons Out of Trash Cans: Ways to Repel the Masked Critters
Almost every homeowner in Alabama has seen a raccoon while taking the trash out at night. Sometimes, it is almost funny to interact with them! They have sassy attitudes, human-like mannerisms, and cute little masks on their faces. However, you should only enjoy a raccoon’s cuteness from afar because looks can be deceiving. Raccoons have…
Read MoreWhy Are There So Many Bugs Outside Right Now? How Rising Temperatures Affect Insects
As September draws nearer and August wanes, department stores are stocking their shelves full of autumn-themed home decor, and warm spiced pumpkin beverages have just made their highly-anticipated return to the menus of coffee shops nationwide. However, if you live in the deep south of the United States as we do, you probably aren’t…
Read MoreDon’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…
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