Ants come in many different sizes and colors, even within the same species and sometimes, oddly enough, even within the same colony. There are several things all ants have in common though, first and foremost being.... when they manage to invade our homes, ants are decidedly unwelcome. Another of the common factors many ant […]
When your call is answered at our office, chances are excellent the voice you will hear is Tanya Harwell's. Though new to pest control, Tanya's 30+ years in other customer service positions make her an ideal addition to our Mr. Bugg's family. A loving and dedicated Mom and Wife, Tanya brings that same caring nature […]
While attending the Alabama Pest Control Association Winter Meeting in Auburn last week, we came across this adorable beagle that had been abandoned. This happy little guy is beautiful, submissive and not a big barker. A young adult male on the small side, he appears to be very healthy and socializes well. If you are […]
With the Zika virus topping news stories, and temperatures rising to the mid 60s in Alabama, it is time to give careful thought to mosquitoes. Cases of the Zika virus have been reported in Florida, and the mosquito known to transmit the virus is one already common in Alabama. Mosquitoes spread the virus by feeding […]
Homeowners in several subdivisions in Clay have reported sightings of coyotes roaming the streets. Coyotes are nocturnal carnivores whose diet consists mostly of rabbits, rodents, birds, lizards, snakes, fish, insects and, potentially, the family pet. Because coyotes feed mostly on smaller prey, their family unit usually consists of a small group centered around a reproductive […]
Bringing home a take out meal as a treat or time saver can instead become the source of a german roach infestation. In the to-go bag or box, along with your meal of choice, you may have a german roach or two .... or eighty. German roaches, a prominent pest in restaurants, find paper bags […]
Mice are highly adaptable, so much so that they have a world wide distribution. Found throughout the world, from tropical climates to arctic regions, mice even thrive in temperatures of -10 degrees. Their highly developed sense of smell enables mice to detect bird seed in feeders and pet food in dishes. This heightened sense of […]
To most gardeners, especially rose lovers, Ladybugs are welcome guests because they eat aphids and other insects that are harmful to plants. However, on warm days, when Ladybugs wake from their winter naps and wander into a home in droves, they can quickly wear out their welcome. In the winter Ladybugs nest under leaf piles […]
Though it may seem that spiders suddenly appear now and then, the truth may be ….. they were always there. As this picture indicates, spiders can be very abundant in naturalized landscapes. Most species remain hidden for the most part, in fact the evidence of these funnel spiders disappeared soon after the picture was taken. […]
The time is rapidly approaching for a new chapter to begin in the Mr. Bugg’s Pest Patrol chronicle. Plans are well underway for the construction of our new building which will be located at 3070 Pelham Parkway. The official ground breaking ceremony will be held Wednesday, November 18th, at 2:00pm. Our Mr. Bugg’s Pest Patrol […]
