Avoid Mosquitoes During the Summer Rainy Season
Mosquitoes and the diseases they carry continue to be in the news. Mosquitoes have been around for millions of years and are one of the most irritating pests. Now that the summer rainy season is here,...
View ArticlePrevent Bed Bugs from Spoiling Your Summer Vacation
The Fourth of July is traditionally the busiest time for summer travel. Experts are predicting that this year’s Independence Day holiday period will be the busiest in at least 16 years with 44 million...
View ArticleHeat and Summer Rain Bring Cockroaches
The hot summer weather has arrived and so have the bugs! This includes cockroaches, and according to the Smithsonian, there are 4,500 different species of cockroaches in the world! Fortunately, we...
View ArticleTips to Control Mosquitoes Around Your Home
With the travel advisory issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warning pregnant women against visiting an area with ongoing Zika virus transmission in northern Miami, Massey...
View ArticleIt’s Peak Season for Wasps
With the Back to School season in full force, summer is quickly fading from our minds. But the heat and pests of summer will be around for weeks to come. Wasps are summer pests that are actually at...
View ArticlePrevent Bed Bugs in Dorm Rooms
Back to school! It’s that time of year when college campuses are filled with the hustle and bustle of new students moving into their dorm rooms, houses or apartments. In the excitement of moving into a...
View ArticleAsian Lady Beetles – From Beneficial Bug to Pest
Multicolored Asian lady beetles (Harmonia axyridis Pallas) were introduced into the United States from Asia to control crop pests between 1978 and 1981. They are now common throughout the United...
View ArticleLearn How to Avoid Furry Pests During Rodent Awareness Week
As the seasons change, homeowners aren’t the only ones looking to keep warm indoors. In fact, many homeowners may start to notice they have unwanted houseguests – rodents – as they, too, seek shelter...
View ArticleBird Benefits: It’s National Bird Day!
National Bird Day takes place on January 5 each year to coincide with a three-week long citizen science survey that helps monitor the health of our nation’s birds. Here are a few bird benefits on this...
View ArticleThe Health Risk of Rodents
They surprise us by suddenly appearing, tiny eyes and long tails, squeaking as we scream. Just the appearance of rats and mice can scare us. The diseases they carry on their bodies and produce from...
View ArticleTips for Choosing the Best Pest Prevention Company
Not all pest prevention programs are created equal. While many programs claim that they can keep your home or business pest-free, the methods to achieve these results may not be...
View ArticleRodents and Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
Rodents and Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome are a duo that no one should ever encounter. According to Human Diseases and Conditions, the Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome is defined as a lung disease that...
View ArticlePest Prevention vs. Pest Control – There is a BIG Difference!
The development of our Pest Prevention program proves our dedication to providing the best service and the best results, while minimizing our impact on the environment. That dedication has consistently...
View ArticleMusophobia – The Fear of…
What is Musophobia? We all know there are hundreds of phobias that exist, some of them very strange. So what is musophobia? It is actually the fear of rats and mice! These creatures tend to fall to the...
View ArticleTips & Tricks to Rodent Exclusion
Rats and mice are rodents that are very common in the Southeast. They tend to enter homes in search of food and shelter and will eat any kind of food that people eat. They can also contaminate 10 times...
View ArticleMilder Winter Means More Spring Pests
A unpleasant consequence of a milder winter is earlier and heavier pest activity in the spring. In colder winters, many pests will die due to freezing weather. In warmer winters, the majority of pest...
View ArticleThe Truth about Silverfish
Ever open a drawer in your home and jump back when you see silverfish inside? It’s never a pleasant site but unfortunately they are commonly found in homes. Description, Habits & Characteristics...
View ArticleThe Facts on Bed Bugs
The old-time expression “don’t let the bed bugs bite” has taken on a new meaning recently as these unwanted guests can hitchhike their way into your home from hotel rooms, rented houses & condos,...
View ArticleAnt Activity On The Rise This Year
Fluctuating temperatures and rainy weather have led to a hotbed of ant activity across the southeast, and not just in yards, but also in homes. Bob Belmont, Board Certified Entomologist, and the Pest...
View ArticleSpring Plant Growth Lets Pests Into Your Home
Did you know that vegetation touching your home is one of the most common avenues that ants and other crawling pests can take to transfer from the outside to the inside of your home? Our climate in the...
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