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As we head out of winter and into spring, this is the perfect time of year to stop and consider the threat termites pose to our Nashville homes. That is why the team at All-American Pest Control takes part in Termite Awareness Week. Termite Awareness Week for 2018 runs from March 11th to the 17th. […]

When it comes to protecting Nashville homes from bugs, rodents, and other wildlife, it can be quite tricky. And it can feel like each pest must be addressed with its own pest control solution. But it is actually possible to address more than one pest with the same solution. That is why our All-For-One Programs […]

When bugs and animals come into our yards and get into our homes they can create problems. But the solution shouldn’t create a bigger problem. That is why the team here at All-American Pest Control puts an emphasis on Green Pest Control. Let’s take a look at what Green Pest Control is and how it […]

The answer to the question above is, yes, your Franklin home does need termite protection. But, when considering “why” your home needs protection, there are several points to consider. The termites we battle in Franklin are subterranean termites which are the most destructive termites in the United States. No home should be defenseless against these […]

Are you familiar with Murphy’s Law? It is an old adage that simply means, “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” If you’ve owned a home or raised a family for more than a few years, you know that there is a reason it is called Murphy’s Law and not Murphy’s Theory. It is […]

Right now, you’re not going to see a lot of mosquitoes in your Middle -Tennessee yard. But, in the coming weeks, that’s going to change. Mosquito season comes every year, like clockwork. Now is the time to start thinking ahead. Do you have a plan in place to deal with those mosquitoes this year? Here […]

In order to understand the benefits of commercial pest control, we must first examine the problem. Bugs, rodents, and other pests are more than a nuisance. When termites, carpenter ants, and other wood-destroying organisms get into the structure of a building, they can eat it from the inside out. When cockroaches, rodents, flies, and other […]

When it comes to dangerous spiders, there are two Tennessee spiders that need no introduction. We’re all familiar with the black widow and the brown recluse. Both of these spiders have a reputation–and they’ve earned it. Let’s take a look at the differences between them, and how those differences may affect you. Venom All spiders […]

Just like all insects, winter can affect how active termites are. Insects are cold-blooded animals that speed up when it is warm and slow down when it is cold. Some insects even have behavioral patterns that cause them to seal up their nests or dig deeper into the ground to get below the frost line. […]

When silverfish get into a home, they don’t do as much damage as termites, carpenter ants, and other wood-destroying pests, and they don’t cause illnesses the way cockroaches, rodents, ants, ticks, and other illness-spreading pests do, so they are sometimes ignored at first. But a silverfish infestation is not something you should ever shrug off. […]