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Heavy Rain Plus Hot Weather Equals Mosquitoes

04 Sep, 2018 / by admin

Heavy Rain Plus Hot Weather Equals Mosquitoes

With the large amount of rainfall this year combined with the high temperatures is perfect weather for mosquitos. Standing water is ideal for breeding spots. A female mosquito can lay 100-200 eggs in a bottle cap of water. Mosquitos are also dangerous for transmitting viruses. The warmer the weather gets, the more efficiently mosquitoes transmit ...

April Home Checklist

17 Apr, 2018 / by admin

April Home Checklist

Say no to Mosquitos: With summer just around the corner the warmer weather is bringing the mosquitos with it. This year take preventative measures by checking your property for standing water. This can become a breeding ground for mosquitos. Inspect your Driveway: The winter can be rough on your driveway. Take this time to plan ...

Do Bugs Attack People On Purpose?

22 Sep, 2017 / by admin

Do Bugs Attack People On Purpose?

Since they are nothing more than pests who fly/crawl around, it’s easy to believe they are always out to get us. They are pests, after all. What more could they possibly want? Flying and crawling ones ruin family picnics and other outings. Biting ones ruin camping and relaxing by the lakeside. Stinging ones ruin, well, ...

Who Else Hates Getting “Bitten” By A Mosquito?

15 Aug, 2017 / by admin

Who Else Hates Getting “Bitten” By A Mosquito?

Did you know there are 170 different types of mosquitos in just North America? This pest is in the same family as fruit flies because they are both winged. Who else hates getting “bitten” by a mosquito? In fact we are not bit, but instead a female mosquito feeding on your blood, they also feast ...

5 Common Pests Found In The South

21 Jul, 2017 / by admin

5 Common Pests Found In The South

Everyone looks forward to the summer months. Relaxing on the beach. Camping in the woods. Backyard barbeques with friends and family (tips to enjoy a pest-free backyard bbq). Yes, summer is to most people a beacon of relaxation and making memories. Then, the insects come along and ruin everything. The good news is, with a ...

Protecting Your Pets From Mosquitoes

30 Jun, 2017 / by admin

Protecting Your Pets From Mosquitoes

Summer time is a great and wonderful time. Everyone is outdoors including our furry four legged friends. They love to get out as much as we do. Taking them to the park is a great family bonding time. But you need to remember to stay on your toes about fleas, ticks, or mosquitoes on your ...

Insects That Bite (And How To Keep Them Away!)

11 May, 2017 / by admin

Insects That Bite (And How To Keep Them Away!)

One of the most helpful tips for Spartanburg pest control is keeping your kitchen pest free and living areas clean! Food will always attract bugs and unwanted pests, regardless of what type of bug they are. Sometimes, you are the food, in the case of these biting pests. Proper hygiene and preventative pest control will ...

Protecting Yourself From Mosquito Bites

25 Apr, 2017 / by admin

Protecting Yourself From Mosquito Bites

Spring means beautiful weather, camping and spending time with friends. Unfortunately, it also brings the mosquitoes. Over the last few years, these pests have brought a variety of problems, including the West Nile and Zika VIrus – mosquito borne diseases. Luckily, you don’t have to worry about catching one of those particular mosquitoes. But, you ...

How Do Insects Survive During The Winter?

23 Feb, 2017 / by admin

How Do Insects Survive During The Winter?

Many of us would like to think that winter means we’re pest-free. Unfortunately, unwanted pests can come about even during the winter months, even if it’s less common that their appearance during the rest of the year. Most species of insects and unwanted pests are extremely adaptive to their surroundings, meaning they are designed to ...

Keeping Your Kitchen Pest Free

13 Oct, 2016 / by admin

Keeping Your Kitchen Pest Free

It’s not easy to keep unwanted pests out of your kitchen. Since it’s where most of the cooking is likely done, there are often crumbs and loose food to be found. You may drop a pasta noodle on the floor and not think to clean it up right away. One of the kids might spill ...