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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 […]

Owning a home is a big investment, one that requires ongoing maintenance to keep its value. While some home maintenance makes sense, like inspecting and changing HVAC filters, checking smoke detectors routinely, cleaning buildup on your oven hood, cleaning gutters each spring, and checking for moisture issues inside and outside, some maintenance isn’t as obvious. […]

When you think of the word “carpenter” what do you think of? If you are like most folks, you probably have images of a rugged looking guy wearing Carhartts, wielding a hammer, and standing on a ladder. He is building, or fixing, something, right? Well, carpenter ants do exactly the opposite. They cause damage to […]

There are a lot of pests that can get into your Franklin home. Some come to bite or sting you. Some come to bite or sting your pets. Some damage your belongings Some damage the structure of your home and eat away at your equity. Some spread allergens and harmful bacteria. Others bring with them […]

Termites are the single greatest economic pest in the U.S., costing home and business owners billions of dollars yearly. Not only do they consume structures, they also destroy valuable books, documents, and photographs, when given the chance. If you have seen what look like flying ants on your property or, worse, inside your house, you […]

Everybody knows that April showers bring May flowers. But spring flowers and flowering trees are not the only thing those April showers are going to bring. Let’s take a look at what moisture does to inspire pests. And, more importantly, what we can do to deter them. How Those Showers Best, Bring Forth Moisture Pests […]

A swarmer is a winged insect that is produced by a colony of social insects for the purpose of establishing new nests. These are male and female reproductives that swarm, mate, and seek out nesting sites quickly. Today, we’re going to look at termite swarmers and what you need to know about them to protect […]

If you have a kitty that never goes outside, it might be baffling to suddenly see Fluffy scratching at fleas. You might be wondering; How did that happen? Or, better yet, what if you don’t have pets at all and suddenly you find yourself scratching. That is even more of a mystery. The fact is, […]