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
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
Comprehensive Pest-Proofing for Your Business
Why Pest-Proofing is Essential for Your Business Pests are a year-round concern for businesses, capable of causing structural damage, health risks, and damage to your reputation. Whether it’s rodents chewing through wiring, cockroaches contaminating food, or birds nesting in your infrastructure, … Read more about Comprehensive Pest-Proofing for Your Business
Don’t Get Stung by Summer’s Stingers
Summer is here, and with summer comes a lot of bugs, like hornets and yellow jackets. According to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), stinging insects send more than 500,000 people to the emergency room annually. We want to keep you and your family away from the hospital this summer, … Read more about Don’t Get Stung by Summer’s Stingers
Facts About Fireflies
Summertime is filled with ice cream, childhood memories….and bugs. Some of these bugs are downright nasty, like yellow jackets and hornets! However, there are some bugs that are absolutely terrific, like the firefly! Although the name hints at the insect being a fly, fireflies are actually … Read more about Facts About Fireflies
Fumigation: You’ve Heard of it, but What Is It?
What is fumigation and why is it necessary? Fumigation occurs when fumigant is released into a sealed structure. We seal the structure using tents that keep the fumigant in a contained area, and after the fumigation is complete, we fully ventilate the area. Fumigation is necessary when there are … Read more about Fumigation: You’ve Heard of it, but What Is It?
Gregory Now with Largest Fleet of Thermal Bed Bug Trucks
Gregory Pest Solutions has quickly become the largest supplier of thermal bed bug treatment in South Carolina. The reason is understandable: Gregory’s smarter approach through its state-of-the-art Thermal Remediation® Heat Treatment process. This particular process allows Gregory to quickly … Read more about Gregory Now with Largest Fleet of Thermal Bed Bug Trucks
How Gregory Does IPM
Pest control companies throughout the world utilize an approach called “Integrated Pest Management” (IPM). This strategy employs the use of different techniques to control pests in a way that is safest for the environment and your home. It used to be the case that pest control companies would lay … Read more about How Gregory Does IPM
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
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?
How to Keep Mosquitoes Away This Spring
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