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 … Read more about Cold Weather Pest Risks
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 the Southeast. 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 eliminate … 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
How to Keep Pantry Pests Out of Your Home
Pantry pests are horrifying. They get in your food and make you worry even more for your family’s health. The National Pest Management Association lists beetles, pillbugs, weevils, and Indian meal moths as common types of pantry pests. For your peace of mind, we’ve compiled these tips that will help … Read more about How to Keep Pantry Pests Out of Your Home
How to Make Pests Bug Out of Your Tailgate
Tailgate season is finally here, but in the south, it still feels like summer. This means all the summer pests are still milling around. Some of them, like wasps, can be aggressive while others, like mosquitoes, can just be pesky! Here are some tips to keep the most common pets away from your … Read more about How to Make Pests Bug Out of Your Tailgate
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
Lyme Disease
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 … Read more about Lyme Disease
Moles, they’re everywhere! But you don’t need a dermatologist.
Moles. They're small, furry, and make for adorable sidekicks in cartoons. But in real life, they can cause a lot of damage to your lawn and their molehills can cause injury to livestock. Biology and Tunnels Moles are small, furry, solitary wildlife that range from 4.4 – 7 inches in length, not … Read more about Moles, they’re everywhere! But you don’t need a dermatologist.