Posts Tagged ‘pests’
Spring Pest Control: Tips and Strategies for a Pest-Free Season
Now that we’re in March, springtime is almost here! Concerning spring pest control, you may need something preventative based on which critters you’ve dealt with in the past. On the other hand, you might be dealing with a totally new infestation this spring. Whatever the case may be, we’re here to help! This time, we’re…
Read MoreThe Best Woodpecker Repellent for Keeping Them Away from Your Home
If a woodpecker starts pecking at the structure of your home, they can cause a costly amount of damage. Learn about woodpecker repellent and our experts’ best strategies to protect your Alabama home from woodpeckers. Woodpeckers 101 To protect your home from woodpeckers, it’s good to understand a woodpecker’s habits and behaviors. Why Woodpeckers Peck …
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 MoreAre Bats a Type of Pest?
Bats—in all their leathery-winged, fuzzy-faced glory—are staples of Halloween lore and decor, much like spiders. It’s easy to see why bats are associated with spooky, creepy Halloween tales, due to their almost ghoulish or goblin-like appearance, nocturnal habits, and one particular species even having a taste for mammal blood. Many people also (misguidedly) believe…
Read MoreWhat Are Social Insects?
Each species in the animal kingdom can be categorized by the innate capability of their individual organisms to interact with one another or those from other species. This characteristic is known as a species’s sociality. Learn more about the different types of animal sociality as we continue to answer the common question: “What are social…
Read MoreCan Household Pets Help Deal with Pests?
Can Pets Help with Pests? You likely know that dogs and cats have a natural instinct to chase after rodents and certain insects, but have you ever thought about how this tendency can have a significant impact on the number of pests on your property? A lot of traditional methods for pest control involve chemicals…
Read MoreHow Do Ant Colonies Work?
Whether you’re dealing with an ant infestation in your home or on your lawn—or you’re simply observing ants on the hunt for food—you might have wondered at some point: how do ant colonies work? Like humans, ants are social creatures; they live and work together in large, family-like communities called colonies, and each individual ant…
Read MoreWhy Pesky Gnats Seem Worse This Year & How to Get Rid of Them
Have you noticed more bugs this summer than you remember seeing in years past? Well, the good news is that you’re right. Many more bugs are around this summer than what we’ve seen before. The bad news is: Summer pest infestations are at an all-time high. But, why now? In short, because of climate change.…
Read MoreThings You Might Be Guilty of that Attract Pests
When it comes to keeping pests away, prevention is key. By avoiding certain habits and making a few changes around your home, you can significantly reduce the chances of attracting pests. Keep reading for some of the common mistakes people make that unknowingly attract pests. #1: Food Storage Leaving food out in the open or…
Read MoreYour Guide to Getting Ready for Summer Pests
Summer is finally upon us here in the South, which means many things—no school, fun vacations, and plenty of time spent outdoors! Unfortunately, summer in the South comes with some uninvited guests. Keep reading for some tips from the experts on dealing with summer pests. Summer Pests to Look Out For It’s easy to assume…
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