Sure, you’ve heard the term “spring cleaning,” but do you know why it’s done? Most people use this term to refer to deep cleaning, which is not the case. For one, spring cleaning is done in the spring when the weather begins to warm. It also entails cleaning all areas of the house, including crawl […]
As the weather is shifting from cold to warm, many insects are beginning to make their presence known….specifically flying insects. A lot of home owners have been experiencing an invasion of what appears to be mosquitoes on steroids. Every time you open a door, the draft pulls them in, then, once they are inside the […]
Even though it’s “technically” Fall, the temperatures outside don’t reflect it…yet. Word on the street, however, is that cooler weather is (thankfully) on the way! With that in mind, many “outdoor” pests may decide that indoors is the place to be. One of those outdoor pests that we contend with in the Fall is the […]
With the heat coming in full force the last couple of weeks, it certainly feels as though we went straight from Winter to Summer overnight. And some recent showers have added to the overall mugginess as well. The showers, which are necessary for food production, lush lawns and colorful flower beds, also bring about the […]
This time of year, pests will begin to start the process of overwintering. Overwintering is an insect’s natural way of preparing itself to survive the upcoming colder temperatures. This may include both physical and biological preparations. In the case of some insects and animals, this could involve migration, which is the process of physically moving […]
This time of year it’s very common to be outside and see a spider scurry across the grass. Our first reaction, of course, is to scream and jump out of the way, but a common second reaction is to assume that it’s a brown recluse spider when, in fact, it’s most likely a grass spider. […]
Over the past couple of months, we have slowly been rolling out a new bundle opportunity to our customers. As technology has increased, so has the demand for convenience. Long gone (or for the most part) are the days of writing checks for every bill…every month. Automatic billing, online banking, and other means of payment […]
Lately there seems to be a never ending supply of flying pests for homeowners to contend with. The newest arrival, most commonly called a Kudzu Bug, is about a ¼ of an inch long, roughly square shaped when viewed from above and is either dark brown or olive in appearance. This bug is commonly mistaken as a “lady bug” […]
With the recent rain that we have experienced, springtime is in full swing and summer is just around the corner. The showers, which are necessary for food production, lush lawns and colorful flower beds, also bring about the reproductive stage of many insects. Particularly ants and termites. During this time of year it is not […]
Most people can relate to this…you open your front or back door and in comes a giant, flying creature of some sort that manages to get past you and the next thing you know it’s “bouncing” off the ceiling. Many home owners have been experiencing lately an invasion of what appears to be giant mosquitoes. […]