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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, […]

It’s almost here. It happens every year. Are you ready for it? If you aren’t, we have a few suggestions that will help you make the coming mosquito season less mosquitoey than the last one. Here’s what you need to know. When temperatures reach a consistent 50 degrees, mosquitoes begin to hatch from their eggs. […]

Are you seeing vibrantly-colored beetles appearing inside your Mt. Juliet home? If so, you can be sure that they have been overwintering inside your wall voids all winter. These beetles are not indigenous to the U.S. but were brought to the states by the Department of Agriculture as a form of bioremediation. Their job was […]

When it starts to warm up, it inspires us to get out into our yards and start working. But that warm weather also inspires bugs and wildlife to get working too. Let’s take a moment to look at some of the Spring Hill critters that are going to become active in your yard this spring. […]

With spring right around the corner, it is likely you will start seeing ants crawling around inside your College Grove home. While ants do not hibernate, if it becomes cold enough, they do go into a state called diapause, which means that they slow down and stop. But they don’t need to wait for spring […]