Fire ants may have a bad reputation due to their painful stings, but it’s good to know your enemy, right? Despite the danger these small red menaces pose, they are fascinating insects. Let’s examine some of the more surprising fire ants facts that may change the way you look at them. 1. There are … Read more about 10 Fun Facts about Fire Ants
4 DIY Outdoor Games to Enjoy This Spring
Spring is just around the corner! With the cold weather moving out, all of us will want to get outside and enjoy the sun. There are a lot of ways to enjoy your lawn, but here are four other ways to keep the kids busy while soaking up the vitamin D! If you decide to play any of these games, post a … Read more about 4 DIY Outdoor Games to Enjoy This Spring
4 Smarter Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Home
Warm weather is almost here! This means bonfires, budding plants and spring cleaning. A lot of us have a routine for spring cleaning: vacuum, mop, wipe the windows, etc. But here's a list of spring cleaning tips you might forget about. Declutter The key to decluttering is to get rid of extra … Read more about 4 Smarter Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Home
5 Storage Tips to Preserve Your Fall Decorations
When October rolls around, thoughts of sitting by the fire place, warm drinks and pumpkin pie stir in our minds. There’s also the thought of decorating for Halloween and Thanksgiving, too! However, when you think about switching wardrobes and setting out previously stored fall décor, pests can … Read more about 5 Storage Tips to Preserve Your Fall Decorations
5 Tips to Safeguard Your Home from Wildlife
Even though October marks the onset of Fall, here in the south, it only really starts to get cold at the end of October. The onset of cold weather is when wildlife starts looking for shelter for the winter. They can get into your home through chimneys, cracks in siding and through crawlspaces. Some … Read more about 5 Tips to Safeguard Your Home from Wildlife
6 Spider Facts to Prep You for Spring
Did you know that spiders are cold-blooded? That means you'll start noticing them more as they come out of hiding to soak up the sun. To prep yourself for this event, take a look at these fun facts! They might teach you something about spiders and you may even grow to like them, or at the very least … Read more about 6 Spider Facts to Prep You for Spring
6 Ways You Can Avoid the Flu This Year
Flu season is upon us. This means body aches, vomiting, headaches, and all sorts of other symptoms that can cause us and our family members to become incapacitated. This year, a lot of people have been saying it's one of the worst years for the flu in a long time. Part of this reasoning is the … Read more about 6 Ways You Can Avoid the Flu This Year
7 Ways to Keep Pests Out of Your Dorm Room
It's dorm room shopping season! The most exciting part of shopping for dorm supplies are the new bed sets, outfitting your closet with college gear and meeting your new roomies. However, dorms can be a haven for pests because there is always plenty of food, shelter and water for them. Remember these … Read more about 7 Ways to Keep Pests Out of Your Dorm Room
8 Steps to Speed Clean Your Living Room
Things happen... Your child spills something; your husband hits his hand with a hammer; you wash your new white dress with your new red dress and now you have a pink dress; your kids or your spouse invite people over and only give you fifteen minute's notice. We can help with that last one. Here is … Read more about 8 Steps to Speed Clean Your Living Room
Another Reason to Spring Clean: A Pest-Free Home
During the spring, everybody gets the spring cleaning bug (yes, pun intended). Spring cleaning will not only help you get organized, it will also help you pest-proof your home. Typically, spring cleaning is when you organize your closet, put winter things in storage, and take spring and summer items … Read more about Another Reason to Spring Clean: A Pest-Free Home
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
Black Rats, Black Plague
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) sponsors several weeks throughout the year revolving around certain pests. By partnering with the NPMA, Gregory hopes to bring more public awareness to these pests and what we can do to prevent and protect against them. October 21-27 is Rodent … Read more about Black Rats, Black Plague
Brown Recluse – Poisonous Spiders In South Carolina
Here at Gregory Pest Solutions, we strive to make sure you and your family live in an environment safe from harmful pests. We also think it’s important to educate our customers on different types of pests found throughout our service area so they know exactly what they’re up against when they call … Read more about Brown Recluse – Poisonous Spiders In South Carolina
Burning Questions About Fire Ants Answered
In the Southeast, fire ants seem to be everywhere! They become more active during the warmer months and will start their food foraging missions in the spring, continuing into the early fall. Brief History of the Red Imported Fire Ant The Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA) was brought to the US … Read more about Burning Questions About Fire Ants Answered