Category: pest news

The simple answer to this question is no. Clover mites do not bite people—they feed on plants.  Red Stains If you crush a clover mite, you are going to create a little red stain. While this red stain resembles blood, it is only pigment from the body of a clover mite. Stains from clover mites […]

Ground beetles, known as carabids, are one of the largest insect families on the planet. In the United States we have over 2,000 species. Beetles are easy enough to find in Nashville—under rocks, beneath splash blocks and lawn debris, beneath planter pots and in garden soil.  Mostly, ground beetles are beneficial. It’s only when they […]

No one likes to find bugs in their food. But it can happen. You can open up a pantry product and find tiny insects crawling around inside. If you’re thinking, “Um…no thank you!” we’re with you. Today, we’re going to talk about weevils—common bugs that find their way into the foods we eat. But, most […]

There is no easy fix for ant problems. Each ant species is slightly different. But there are some general prevention methods that can have a general impact on all ants. If you want to keep ants away, and keep them out, these four simple steps can help. Step 1: Address Moisture All creatures need water. […]

Experts estimate that there are over 25,000 beetle species in the United States. The group of beetles that are considered ground beetles is one of the largest, boasting more than 2,200 different species. With so many ground beetles species, you shouldn’t be surprised to find these insects in your Brentwood yard. But it is another […]

Are you seeing tiny red bugs in your home? Those little red bugs are called clover mites and they can come into Nashville homes by the thousands. Fortunately, they’re mostly harmless. Even though clover mites are arachnids and are related to spiders, they don’t bite. But they can stain your stuff. It is best to […]

When you see little black ants crawling around on the outside of your Hendersonville home, you may wonder if those ants are going to be harmful to your property, especially if you’re aware that carpenter ants can be black. Carpenter ants tunnel through wood and, over time, they can do quite a bit of damage […]

Do you know what a termite swarmer is or what it looks like? We hope you do. Swarmers can give you important information about your Brentwood property. Here’s what every Brentwood homeowner should know. Swarmers Are Not A Species Of Termite There are several species of termite in the United States. All of them have […]

Your Nashville yard is full of life. You can see the birds fluttering through the air and perching on branches. You can see squirrels scrambling up trees and chasing after each other. But there are a lot of animals you don’t see. When you flip a rock, you can find insects and invertebrates hiding underneath. […]