Posts Tagged ‘household pests’
What 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!…
Read MoreWhy Are There So Many Ladybugs in My House?
Did you know that a group of ladybugs is called a “loveliness?” It’s true! Still, “loveliness” is likely the last descriptor you’d use when you’re wondering: Why are there so many ladybugs in my house?! If that describes you, congrats; you need no longer wonder—keep reading for our insect experts’ answers to all your ladybug…
Read MoreDo Mice Hibernate in Winter?
Alabama winters are unpredictable. Some years, our “winters” are warm enough to wear shorts outside on Christmas Day. Others are so cold that many resort to their own version of “hibernating” on the weekends. In today’s blog, our pest control experts provide valuable advice and solutions for mice, one of the most common pests found…
Read MoreWhat Thanksgiving Dish Would Pests Most Enjoy?
As we’re counting down the days to Thanksgiving, we’re looking forward to the feasts and quality time we’re soon to share with family and friends. Still, as experts in pest control, we can’t help but think how the savory dishes at Thanksgiving dinner could attract unwanted pests into the home. The idea of Thanksgiving pests…
Read MorePests Most Likely to Go After Your Halloween Candy
Halloween is almost here, and a good scare is customary (encouraged, even) this time of year. Many who celebrate enjoy getting spooked by scary movies and haunted houses. However, having your home “haunted” by unwanted guests—not ghosts, but rather, vermin or other pests—is not so fun, especially when they raid your stash of trick-or-treating…
Read MoreWhat Attracts Ants to Take Over Your Kitchen
You probably thought the ants swarming in your kitchen would eventually disappear after summer ended, but now that it’s almost Halloween, you might feel worried to see ants still milling around. Although ants living outside do have a period of dormant overwintering, an infestation of ants already existing inside your warm, dry home—with all…
Read MoreHousehold Pests That Love to Seek Shelter Indoors During Cold Weather
In a previous blog, we talked all about how different species of insects survive the winter—truly fascinating stuff! Some insects (and other kinds of pests) survive by simply seeking warmer shelter for the cold weather. Here’s a list of the most common household pests you’ll want to be on the lookout for this winter! Watch…
Read MoreFree Steps You Can Take to Avoid Pests
Pests seem to be everywhere at times—and an infestation can be costly to manage. Oftentimes, prevention is better than treating an active infestation. If you have ever wondered if there are any free or natural ways to ensure that your home is pest-free, here are a few tips and tricks you can use. Cleaning the…
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