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THE ZIKA VIRUS PART 2: HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HOME
THE ZIKA VIRUS PART 2: HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HOME Protecting your home is always of utmost importance to us at Knox. Here are a few ways you can keep mosquitoes, the carriers of the Zika virus, away from your home. AVOID STANDING WATER Mosquitoes like to lay their eggs in stagnant water, like buckets…
Read MoreKEEP YOUR YARD LEAF-FREE TO MINIMIZE INSECT ACTIVITY
KEEP YOUR YARD LEAF-FREE TO MINIMIZE INSECT ACTIVITY Wed, 11/07/2018 Did you know that insects can take harbor in foliage in your yard? From leaves, to sticks, to pecans and other productive produce, pests find a home in and under these items all autumn long. It’s also one of their biggest sources of food. That’s…
Read MoreBUG PROOF YOUR HOUSE FOR FALL
BUG PROOF YOUR HOUSE FOR FALL Tue, 10/30/2018 The leaves are changing and the temperature is finally dropping — that’s part of the beauty of fall. What is not so beautiful in the fall, however, is all of the BUGS! The cooler temperatures mean the creepy crawlers are starting to look for places to stay…
Read MoreWHO’S INVADING YOUR YARD IN COOLER MONTHS
WHO’S INVADING YOUR YARD IN COOLER MONTHS Mon, 10/22/2018 Autumn has finally made its way to the Southeast! The cooling temperatures — or lack thereof — bring more than just flannel shirts, pumpkin patches, and those oh-so-desirable pumpkin spice lattes. Cooler months also mean wildlife is seeking refuge from the changing temps. And without proper…
Read MoreLADY BEETLES: WHERE DO THEY COME FROM AND HOW TO KEEP THEM AWAY
LADY BEETLES: WHERE DO THEY COME FROM AND HOW TO KEEP THEM AWAY How to Keep Ladybugs Out of Your Home Thu, 10/11/2018 It’s fall, which means it’s time for lady beetles, often called the ladybug, to once again make their annual debut. Lady beetles thrive in fall months, and though they are prominent throughout the year,…
Read MoreCOMMON TERMITE MYTHS DEBUNKED
COMMON TERMITE MYTHS DEBUNKED Termites Myths, What You Should Know Thu, 09/27/2018 First thought … Gross! Even the name “termite” seems to invoke an itchy, creepy feeling on the skin. Termites can be creepy and destructive to property but what else is there to know about these isopteras — a type of insect. Once called the “white…
Read MoreHOW MICE GET INTO YOUR HOME … AND HOW TO STOP THEM
HOW MICE GET INTO YOUR HOME … AND HOW TO STOP THEM Mon, 09/03/2018 While a fair few might find mice to be pleasant house pets, most of the general population find them to be an unwanted guest in their homes. Pests that not only bring in germs and get into food, but leave behind…
Read MoreSUMMER PESTS ARE LINGERING THIS SEASON PART 3
SUMMER PESTS ARE LINGERING THIS SEASON PART 3 Bed Bugs on the Rise with Heat Fri, 08/31/2018 For years we’ve been hearing about the dangers of bed bugs and how they’ve made a comeback among dense populations. You might have even dealt with them yourself. (Ugh!) But what’s often overlooked is the reason for bedbugs’ rise to…
Read MoreSUMMER PESTS ARE LINGERING THIS SEASON PART 2
SUMMER PESTS ARE LINGERING THIS SEASON PART 2 Southern Bugs Are Thriving in Summer Months Mon, 08/20/2018 While it’s no secret that pests like bugs and other critters thrive during summer months, it might be less known as to why. These hot months are most common for pests of all sizes to become a nuisance,…
Read MoreSUMMER PESTS ARE LINGERING THIS SEASON PART 1
SUMMER PESTS ARE LINGERING THIS SEASON PART 1 East Coast Experiencing High Numbers of Mosquitos Tue, 08/14/2018 As we near into the end of summer, many locations are still experiencing a high number of mosquitos. This is true not only in Knox’s region of Southern states (where mosquitos are often prominent), but into northern sections…
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