Category: pest news

Are you encountering tiny red insects inside your Brentwood home? Do they scoot here and there, quickly disappearing into cracks and reappearing? Are you seeing them gathered in growing numbers on sunny window sills and on the warm side of buildings? What you are likely seeing are clover mites. While they can become active any […]

When it comes to the potential threat of termites, it is easy to think it’s no big deal. After all, when is the last time you saw a termite? But–just because you don’t see termites doesn’t mean you don’t have termites. Signs of a termite colony can be difficult to see or not visible at […]

Every year, wasps begin to appear. When they do, they get right to work building their nests. The nests you’re most likely to see are the nests of paper wasps. These nests can appear in a variety of locations on your home or on external structures. But paper wasps aren’t the only wasps that create […]

One of the worst things any Nashville homeowner can hear are the words, “We found termites in your home–and the damage is extensive.” Most insurance policies do not cover termite damage. That means it is up to the homeowner to pay for the damage caused by a termite infestation, repairs that can end up being very […]

Have you ever gone to summer camp? If so, you may have noticed that some kids stand out from the rest. You don’t have to wonder what their names are. They are well known. These are usually the kids who get into trouble the most. “Tommy, sit down please.” “Tommy, keep your hands to yourself.” […]

Bugs and wildlife in Old Hickory can present many problems for homeowners. But not every homeowner is worried about the same pests, and not all pests present the same threat. For you, wood-damaging pests may be the biggest concern. You want to know your equity is protected from termites, carpenter ants, carpenters bees, and other […]

The spiders common to Thomson’s Station are also common throughout Tennessee. They are American house spiders, zipper spiders, wolf spiders, orb spiders, jumping spiders, cellar spiders, brown recluse spiders, and black widow spiders. Which of these are most common to your home depends on many factors. Almost every Thomson’s Station home has American house spiders–if […]

There are many ways you may notice you have a carpenter bee problem. You might be doing some gardening around your home, look up, and see circular holes underneath your raised deck. You might be stowing something underneath your exterior staircase and see holes in a few stairs. Or you may not see damage at […]

There are many ways you may notice you have a carpenter bee problem. You might be doing some gardening around your home, look up, and see circular holes underneath your raised deck. You might be stowing something underneath your exterior staircase and see holes in a few stairs. Or you may not see damage at […]

Can you feel it? Can you see it in the buds on the trees, and smell it in the freshness of the air? Spring is just around the corner and, with it, the promise of pleasant weather, colorful blossoms on the trees, and outdoor activities. Are you planning an early picnic, a family cookout, or […]