Lyme disease is contracted when a human or pet is bitten by an infected blacklegged tick. This disease can cause serious side effects which the Center for Disease Control lists as the following: fever headache fatigue skin rash known as "erythema migrans" The CDC also said if the disease … Read more about Lyme Disease
What is Hantavirus
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Hantavirus is a respiratory disease that occurs when humans come into contact with fresh urine, droppings, or saliva of an infected rodent. Once Hantavirus is contracted, it can turn into Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), which has a … Read more about What is Hantavirus
For the Love of Gregory!
Gregory Family Fun Day was created to celebrate our wonderful employees. This past July, we were fortunate enough to witness the passing of our new building’s one year anniversary! We think it’s pretty cool, so we wanted to give our employees a chance to show off the building to their families, … Read more about For the Love of Gregory!
2017 Best of the Upstate Nominee
Since 1972, Gregory Pest Solutions has been dashing around the Upstate in our lime green trucks! We have worked very hard to ensure our customers and their loved ones remain safe from pests in their homes. We also use Smarter Pest Control™ to keep pests away without declaring war on nature. Our … Read more about 2017 Best of the Upstate Nominee
Cold Weather Pest Risks
Fall is upon us! Apple cider, pumpkin patches, and other fall treats surely have everyone excited for the new season. Not only that, but now no one has to worry about gross pests anymore! Great, right?! Just kidding. Although the warm weather is gone, and with it mosquitoes and bees, you should … Read more about Cold Weather Pest Risks
What You Need to Know About German Roaches
Here at Gregory Pest Solutions, we like to make sure you and your family live in an environment safe from pests and the hazardous conditions they can cause. We also think it’s important to educate our customers on different types of pests so they know exactly what they’re up against when they call … Read more about What You Need to Know About German Roaches
What Makes Homes Attractive to Pests?
How do pests get into homes? Pests enter structures through cracks and crevices around windows, doors, along foundations, ripped screens, uncapped chimneys, and also through holes where utilities enter a structure. Firewood, groceries, and other deliveries can carry pests in, too. Seal any openings … Read more about What Makes Homes Attractive to Pests?
How to Control Roaches and Ants?
Utilizing bait formulations for a variety of pests may be the best answer. Although sometimes used interchangeably, there is a difference between “bait” and “lure” depending on the application. The use of pheromones for stored product pests, and specific host compounds to attract bed bugs would be … Read more about How to Control Roaches and Ants?
Tick Prevention Tips
With the increasing temperatures, we all want to get outside more. However, these temperatures invite pests, like ticks, to come out to play. Because these pests can be so hazardous to your health, spreading diseases such as Lyme disease, Powassan virus, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, we … Read more about Tick Prevention Tips
Ant Prevention Tips
The little ant line that serves as a cute cartoon is not as cute when it’s happening in your backyard. Ants can contaminate your food, and some can even bite or sting. These stings can be very irritating and, in some cases, even fatal if the individual stung is allergic. Prevention is the best step … Read more about Ant Prevention Tips
Protect Pets from Fleas and Ticks
With the return of warm weather, everyone wants to spend more time outdoors—including our pets. Like people, pets are also at risk for health complications that can arise from tick and flea bites. We want to remind pet owners that protecting pets from ticks and fleas is a necessity. Lyme disease … Read more about Protect Pets from Fleas and Ticks
Indoor Allergy Prevention Tips
With the welcome arrival of spring comes some universally unpopular side effects: asthma and allergy symptoms. Every year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) designates May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, coinciding with the peak season for allergy-related … Read more about Indoor Allergy Prevention Tips
Avoid Summer Pests at Home
Some of the best summer memories are made while spending time with family and friends at backyard barbecues and celebrations. However, an invasion of pesky pests such as boxelder bugs, mosquitoes, ants, flies and stinging insects can quickly put a damper on outdoor activities. Gregory Pest Solutions … Read more about Avoid Summer Pests at Home
Mosquito Prevention and the Zika Virus
US Homeowners Need to be Aware. As new cases of Zika continue to pop up across the United States, it’s more essential than ever to take proper precautions to avoid contact with biting mosquito populations. Mosquitoes are vector pests and can transmit other harmful diseases such as West Nile virus … Read more about Mosquito Prevention and the Zika Virus