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Have you ever wondered where animals go when it gets cold outside? In nature, there are many places they can hide from the cold. They may tunnel deep into the ground, squeeze into a rocky crevice, hide in a cave, or hide under a log. These places shield them from the freezing winds. But none […]

Have you ever seen an Indian meal moth? If your answer is no, it is possible that you have and don’t realize it. These tiny moths don’t really seem like moths at first glance. While they certainly have the shape and texture of a moth, their small size makes them look like some other kind […]

We expect to see wasps during the summer months. They’re common yard pests, especially in yards that have lots of plants. Wasps feed on both bugs and our plants. They also collect honeydew that some of those plant-eating pests create. But, when temperatures drop, insects go into hiding, and those wasps eventually disappear from the […]

Late Fall, when temperatures vary, it can be a busy time for spiders. Some start to seek shelter indoors, as temperatures become cooler outside. While there is nothing we can do to completely eliminate all the spiders from your property—because they are so abundant here in Tennessee—there is a lot that can be done to […]

Fall is a busy season for pests. As outdoor temperatures drop, your temperature-controlled home starts looking inviting to rodents. This is the time of year when mice, Norway rats, roof rats, and other rodents are more likely to chew holes in your door frames, weather stripping, and the sills of your home just above the […]

When it comes to subterranean termites, warning signs are few and far between. These are incredibly sneaky insects that do not like to show themselves. But, on occasion, during the spring, mature nests may release swarmers into the air and, for a few minutes, termite infestations can become quite obvious as black insects with white […]

Setting these two insects next to each other, assuming they would stay still, you would immediately see a difference in appearance between the insects we know as the house fly and the fruit fly. While both have the characteristics of an insect: two pairs of legs, three body parts (head, thorax, and abdomen) and two […]

The climate in Brentwood is perfect for ants. Not only do ants thrive here, but they can be active all year long under the right conditions. What are these “right” conditions? Well, just like us, ants need warmth and food to survive. During the winter, the warmth disappears and food is much harder to come […]

Are you looking for a residential pest control company in Nashville? There are a lot of them. How do you choose a good one? We think the best way is to ask Nashville residents who they trust. Here are some quotes taken from Google, Angie’s List, and other social media sources. “New to Nashville, I […]

If termites were feeding on your home right now, would you know it? What would you see? Would there be pale-colored worker termites nibbling on your baseboard? Would you find their droppings along walls or in the corners of your kitchen? Would you see holes appearing in your walls? The truth is you wouldn’t see […]