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It can be more than a little disturbing when a large number of bugs start to congregate on your deck, or on the exterior of your home. But this is exactly what you can expect from boxelder bugs. If you’re seeing these insects on your Hendersonville property for the first time, you probably have questions. […]

This is the time of year when it is important to consider a tiny beetle known as the Asian lady beetle. These little guys may be nice to have around in your garden, but when they get into your home they can cause trouble. They’re irritating houseguests and they have the ability to stain your […]

When the weather cools, many of our Nashville pests get inside. It’s not their fault. They’re just doing what comes naturally. But that doesn’t mean you have to let them. Let’s take a look at a few of the pests that commonly get in during the fall and discuss some ways you can keep them […]

As seasons come and go, temperatures rise and fall. This happens regardless of where you live and is why almost all homes are equipped with both heating and cooling units. These systems help to provide a comfortable place to rest regardless of how hot or cold it is outside. Unfortunately, this is also true for […]

Have you ever had the unpleasant experience of having an ant crawl over your barefoot or up your leg? The tingling sensation of having any bug crawl across your skin is enough to cause even the toughest of individuals to cringe. If you hate ants as much as most people, we have a few prevention […]

Bugs stink, regardless, but there is one in particular that stinks a bit more than the rest. You have probably seen these shield-shaped pests before around your Nashville home. Each fall without fail they invade in large numbers and cause trouble with their pungent odor and propensity for generally being annoying. We are of course […]

We are proud to share that All-American Pest Control has once again made the Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. 2020 marks the second year in a row All-American made the list, which can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The Inc 5000 represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the […]

Being attacked by mosquitoes can often feel like a coincidence. Certainly, they aren’t targeting you, right? Wrong. Mosquitoes are drawn more to certain people than others. This begs the question, what is it that makes you more attractive to mosquitoes? We will be talking a little bit about this today, along with giving you some […]

In Brazil, there is a tribe of people called the Mawé. In their culture, it is traditional for boys to wear gloves filled with bullet ants in order to enter into manhood. Bullet ants have one of the most painful stings on the planet. Fortunately, neither these bugs nor the tradition of putting bugs on […]

There is no easy way to say this, but your home is a pest magnet. Don’t worry though, most homes attract pests. It doesn’t matter if you own a mansion or a tiny cabin, pests will always want to get inside. Why? Because your home is warm, sheltered from the elements, and filled with easily […]