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  • Termite Control 101 for College Grove Residents

    One of the first questions that must be considered when discussing termite control and protection is just how harmful are termites in Tennessee? After all, if you don’t believe termites are a threat to your College Grove home, why would you consider controlling them? To answer this question we must look at two factors: which type […]

  • Bed bugs have been around longer than we thought

    The following post Bed bugs have been around longer than we thought appeared first on Bedbugger.com. The big bed bug news this week is that researchers have found that bed bugs have been around much longer than we thought. We’ve previously been told that the earliest Cimicidae had bat hosts, and eventually moved on to […]

  • Carpenter Ant Swarms in Lebanon

    Every spring, something important happens: Ants in Lebanon take to the air. Well–they don’t all grow wings and take to the air. Just some of them. These ants are often referred to as alates because “alate” means to have wings or wing-like appendages. If you see alates landing on your home this spring, you should […]

  • How to Treat Fleas in Your Thompson's Station Yard

    You may have noticed the word “yard” in the title of this article. Did you find that curious? Some people do. It is common to think of fleas as an indoor pest. But, before fleas get inside your home, they’re likely to be found around the outside of your home in moist, shaded areas that […]

  • Camel Crickets 101 For Brentwood Residents

    Would you know a camel cricket if you saw one? The use of the word “camel” helps a little. Camel crickets have a rounded back that sort of looks like a camel’s hump. This has led some to call it a humpbacked cricket. It is also referred to as a spider cricket, or spricket, because […]

  • Earwigs or silverfish – how to get rid of both

    Are you reading this article because you have been seeing one or both of these creepy insects in your Middle Tennessee home? If so, you are probably looking for a quick answer. The faster, the better. So, we’ll get right to the point. Getting rid of earwigs, silverfish or both is a difficult process that […]

  • Use These Mosquito Prevention Tips Now to Protect Your Mt. Juliet Home

    This is the time of year when Mt. Juliet residents prepare for mosquito season. Are you ready? If not, it isn’t too late to save your spring and summer from being ruined by these irritating, and potentially dangerous, pests. Here are some tips and strategies to help you reduce mosquitoes in your yard. Remove Standing […]

  • When and Why Ants Start Swarming Around East Nashville?

    Ants are fascinating creatures. Do you know that ants work quickly to solve complex problems as a group, but one ant, all by itself, is almost incapable of navigating a simple maze puzzle? Ants are wired to work together as a collective or, as some might say, a swarm. There are two primary reasons ants […]

  • How to Get Rid of Fleas Around Your Murfreesboro Home and Yard

    Fleas are frustrating pests for Murfreesboro homeowners who have pets. But they can also plague homes that don’t have any pets at all. They can be brought in by mice, rats, and other animals. But, before they’re brought into your home, they’re going to be brought into your yard. Understanding how this works can help […]

  • Coach Robinson of Watertown, TN is celebrated as All-American’s 2019 Hometown Hero

    Coach Robinson of Watertown, TN is celebrated as All-American’s 2019 Hometown Hero

    While a seven-foot termite strapped to the roof of a hearse may seem fearsome, those who have dealt with the dangers of actual termites know that the real threat is much scarier. That’s what the Sentricon® System Deader Than Dead Tour highlighted on its six week, 12 stop US tour. The goal of the tour […]

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