Raccoons, like most wildlife, can be very entertaining …. when they know their place and stay there. However if a raccoon decides to become an “un-paying tenant,” his entertainment value can lose its luster rather quickly. Raccoons are opportunistic eaters and are also nocturnal; therefore, any food left out over night, from bird seed in […]
“Charlie” had such a great time at the February 2013 BJCC Home and Garden Show that we’ve decided to sign up for the February 2014 BJCC Home and Garden Show. As an exhibitor we have 20 tickets for free admission we can’t wait to hand out! If you would like to get some fabulous new […]
The turning of the year provides a great opportunity for “turning over a new leaf” or making a recommitment. At Mr. Bugg’s Pest Patrol we are determined to use this opportunity to rededicate ourselves to providing premier customer service to all our wonderful clients. While we are obviously on the right track, having won the […]
Along with the usual holiday visitors, some homeowners may be playing host to some “un” usual guests of the four-legged variety. And no, we don’t mean Spot, the Dalmatian that Uncle Joe won’t leave home without. Because of the colder temperatures, and the depletion of their usual food source, mice and even rats may view […]
Many homeowners are taking advantage of the warmer temperatures to do some last minute landscaping before the winter cold locks us indoors. To all those dedicated yard aficionados, for the good of your home and your neighbors’ homes, do not use recycled railroad ties in your landscaping endeavors. While the purchase price of used railroad […]
Well it’s that time of year again, time to get out the winter clothes and holiday decorations. Which of course means it’s also time for my annual reminder to use caution when going into those seldom used storage areas. While our prized decorations have been enjoying some time off, various spiders may have decided to […]
Last month Eddie Swindle, owner of Mr. TechnicianTermite & Pest Control, decided it was time to retire… kind of. Due to his long association with Mr. Bugg’s Pest Patrol he felt very comfortable joining our family and bringing his customers to us for their termite and pest control needs. Eddie realized, in addition to termite […]
Mr. Bugg’s Pest Patrol and our team of walkers were honored once again to share a very uplifting morning with thousands of fellow participants during the 2013 Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure. Inspiration can come in many forms, and on this day it came in the form of the color pink and the […]
If you live in the greater Birmingham area, and have NOT been bothered by Kudzu bugs, the rest of us would like to know your secret. While last year’s sightings seemed to be significant, the current invasion of Kudzu Bugs has put last year’s to shame. The Kudzu Bug is roughly square shaped, about ¼ […]
With this year’s Susan G. Komen “Race For The Cure” just around the corner, the big debate is …. do we all get pinked? Part of this year’s event includes a lane where participants have the option to become covered in pink cornstarch!! What a fun way for the Mr. Bugg’s Pest Patrol team of […]
