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  • Will Asian Lady Beetles Be a Problem This Fall?

    Yes. Asian lady beetles are a problem every fall. Not just in Thompson’s Station, but throughout our Middle Tennessee service area. But how bad these beetles will be on your property depends on many factors. Before we discuss the factors that can lead to an increase in Asian lady beetles, let’s first make sure we’re […]

  • Time to Prepare for Fall Stink Bugs

    Stink bugs, also referred to as brown marmorated stink bugs, are roughly ¾ of an inch long with a mottled grayish-brown coloration, six legs, and two, thin antennae that are nearly as long as their legs. Before 1996, there were no brown marmorated stink bugs in the United States. Now they are common crop pests […]

  • Why Franklin Residents Are Turning To Termite Control As We Head Back To School

    This is a busy time of year, for parents who are sending kids back to school. It is also a busy time of year for termites–not that you would notice. Worker termites have an aversion to light so they stay hidden within the ground or within the wood they are feeding on. You’re not likely […]

  • The Spiders Invading Hendersonville Homes This Summer

    When it comes to spiders in Hendersonville, there are two spiders we give the most attention to, the black widow and the brown recluse. Two recent articles, the Truth about Brown Recluse Spiders or the Differences between Dangerous Spiders In Tennessee, are great places to start if you want to learn about these two poisonous […]

  • How Millipedes and Centipedes Get Inside Brentwood Homes

    It can seem strange when millipedes or centipedes get inside your Brentwood home, especially if you have taken the time to go around the outside and seal every entry point you can find. But you have to consider what kind of bug you’re trying to keep out. Millipedes and centipedes are capable of climbing vertical […]

  • Keeping Fire Ants Off Your Nashville Lawn

    There are many things homeowners love to have on their Nashville property. Fire ant colonies are not one of them. While other types of ants can be a mere nuisance, these ants can be downright dangerous. Not only do they produce itchy, red welts when they bite and sting but, for some, they can be […]

  • Stored Product Pests That Put Food Items at Risk

    There is nothing quite like opening a container of food and discovering you have bugs. Whether you actually see bugs crawling around, or you only see evidence that bugs are there, it can be quite disturbing. In our service area, the stored-products pests we see the most are Indian meal moths, cigarette beetles, and drug […]

  • 5 Tips for Keeping Yellow Jackets Out of Tennessee Yards

    Have you ever been mowing your lawn and thought that the mower was throwing rocks out, only to discover that you were being stung by wasps? You’re not alone. This happens all the time in our Tennessee service area. And the wasp that is most often the culprit is the yellow jacket. These aggressive insects […]

  • Why Ant Infestations Are More Than Just A Harmless Nuisance

    Ants are frustrating pests that are practically unavoidable during the summertime. Every year you can expect to find them building mounds in your yard, crawling around on your driveway, and exploring the inside your home in search of food. That’s what ants do. But, whether they get into your home or create mounds in your […]

  • What 2018’s Termite Season Means for Hendersonville Residents

    Every year, subterranean termites are a problem in Hendersonville, and 2018 has been no different. Each year, termites grow their populations and look for cellulose to feed on. Since man-made structures are made of wood, and wood has cellulose, these insects are a serious threat to our property. Hendersonville also provides the perfect climate for […]

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