Do you enjoy time outside on sunny spring days but have to cut it short due to fun-suckers like mosquitoes? In the south, mosquitoes typically make their first appearances of the year around March. Unfortunately, they tend to stick around so long as the weather stays warm…which could be a very long … Read more about How to Keep Mosquitoes Away This Spring
Pest Control in the Rainy Season
The spring and early summer can bring an onslaught of precipitation and humidity that some pests love. If you’ve seen an uptick in mosquitoes or termites lately, the reason could be an increase in moisture all around you. Damp basements, leaky roofs and softened lumber are havens for insects that … Read more about Pest Control in the Rainy Season
How to Clean Your Kitchen and Keep Kitchen Pests Out
9 Steps for A Cleaner and Healthier Kitchen Rodents, insects and other pests come into your home looking for three things: food, water and shelter. Your kitchen can be a hub for anyone of these, not to mention a haven for bacteria. Dirty dishes, food scraps, cluttered countertops and unorganized … Read more about How to Clean Your Kitchen and Keep Kitchen Pests Out
Where do squirrels go in the winter?
Squirrels can be a problem all year long but slow down in the winter. In colder climates, that may mean spending more time huddled in their nests and relying on food that they’ve hidden away. It may also mean that squirrels attempt to find ways into your home or property as a means of staying … Read more about Where do squirrels go in the winter?
Common Dorm Room Pests and How to Keep Them Away
Dorm room pests can make your college experience miserable. Whether you’re a new college student or returning upperclassman, knowing the basics about pests in college and university dorms can save you a lot of headache and itching. We cover the most common dorm pests along with some quick … Read more about Common Dorm Room Pests and How to Keep Them Away
Identify Three Types of Termites in South Carolina
Termites in South Carolina are some of the most destructive pests in the Southern United States. They burrow into the wood of homes and businesses, often unnoticed. Different types of termites behave in different ways, but all are capable of wreaking damage to your property. To help you identify … Read more about Identify Three Types of Termites in South Carolina
Signs of Termites
Have you noticed holes in your home’s wood or drywall? Do you see termite mud tubes or tiny sawdust piles? If so, you might have termites. To help you prevent an infestation in your home, we’ve created a checklist with all the major signs of termites you should look for. A termite infestation … Read more about Signs of Termites
Wasp vs Bee: How to Tell The Difference
Wasps and bees are both members of the insect order Hymenoptera but they took very different evolutionary paths about a million years ago. While they are dangerous stinging insects that can be a summer nuisance, bees and wasps are also extremely beneficial members of their ecosystems. How do you … Read more about Wasp vs Bee: How to Tell The Difference
How to Catch Mice
It may not be pleasant but once mice get into your home, the best way to get rid of them is to catch them. Poisons and baits may work, but you could end up with dead mice in your walls. The best way to catch mice is with the right trap and the right bait. We’ll tell you how. Catching mice can be … Read more about How to Catch Mice
Termite Awareness Week: Termite Swarmers versus Flying Ants
Every year, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) sponsors Termite Awareness Week. They created this week to bring public awareness to the damage wood eating insects can cause, including flying termites. We are partnering with the NPMA to educate our customers and community on the … Read more about Termite Awareness Week: Termite Swarmers versus Flying Ants
COVID-19 Message
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What fall pests am I at risk for when the weather cools?
Here in the Southeast, we're closing in on cooler weather and anticipating fall treats and cozy nights! However, pests are searching for a warm place inside, too. If given the chance, they'll make your home their winter hideaway until they can go outdoors again. When the temperature drops, rodents, … Read more about What fall pests am I at risk for when the weather cools?
World Pest Day
It’s World Pest Day! Celebrate with us as we recognize how far the pest control industry and its employees have come! Fun Facts The first pesticide applications were made by the Sumerians (the same people who created the first written language and invented the wheel) by using … Read more about World Pest Day
Bed Bugs: A Brief History in the USA
Bed Bugs have long been a pest to humans. The earliest mention of bed bugs dates back to Ancient Egypt, but in the US, they really became a problem during the World Wars. Some of these bugs have adapted to become less susceptible to pesticides, so these insects can be difficult to get rid of. Bed … Read more about Bed Bugs: A Brief History in the USA