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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The following post New York’s Fifth Avenue Store has bed bugs appeared first on Bedbugger.com. According to Gothamist, the Apple Store on Fifth Avenue in New York City has bed bugs— and has had them for over a month. (Gothamist’s story is worth viewing if only for the revival of their intergalactic bed bug warfare […]

Here it is, your introductory, college-level, entomological course on carpenter ants. Just kidding. You don’t need to take a course in entomology to learn how to protect your Nashville home from the destructive impact of carpenter ants. We’ve put together this quick guide of what every homeowner needs to know about carpenter ants. What You’re […]

When do termites swarm in Gallatin, TN? Well, if you’re reading this in the spring, the simple answer is, right now. This is when termites swarm. Every year, during the spring, mature termite nests release swarmer termites. This is how termites spread. The more complicated question is: Why do termites swarm in the spring? Why spring? Spring […]

There are many pests that can get into your pantry and find their way into your pantry foods but the term “pantry pest” applies to a unique group of pests. In commercial pest control, they’re called stored product pests. These are insects that lay their eggs on stored foods and grains. They may be beetles, […]

There are two fat, furry bees that can come into your Franklin yard. They are the bumble bee and the carpenter bee. Both are helpful for pollination but one can present a threat to your property. Let’s talk about the commonalities and differences between these two insects and see what we can learn that will […]