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TERMITES
TERMITES Sometimes called “silent destroyers,” termites may leave few signs of activity as the steadily consume wood and sheetrock paper in the walls, ceilings and floors of homes. Termites eat wood and do more damage to wood structures in the United States than fires and windstorms combined. The Romans referred to these insects as “Termes”…
WHAT ARE TERMITES?
WHAT ARE TERMITES? It is almost that time of year again. The flowers will soon be blooming, the bees buzzing and the long sleeves finding their place in the closets for a while. It will be nice to go out and feel the new spring warmth on your skin. Gardens will need tending, and spring…
TICKS
TICKS PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Ticks are blood-sucking parasites of mammals, birds, and reptiles and are related to mites. The most common tick to our area is the American Dog Tick. They lay 4000 to 6500 eggs usually in June or July which then take 36 to 57 days to hatch. They have eight legs like the…
WASPS
WASPS Wasps make up an enormously diverse array of insects, with some 30,000 identified species. We are most familiar with those that are wrapped in bright warning colors—ones that buzz angrily about in groups and threaten us with painful stings. But most wasps are actually solitary, non-stinging varieties. And all do far more good for…
THE ZIKA VIRUS BLOG SERIES PART 1: WHAT TO KNOW
THE ZIKA VIRUS BLOG SERIES PART 1: WHAT TO KNOW We are getting a lot of calls lately about protection from the Zika virus. It’s that time of year where you need to know how to protect your family and let Knox help rid your home of mosquitoes for the rest of the summer and…
STINK BUGS, STINK! HERE’S HOW TO DEAL WITH THESE PERSISTENT PESTS
STINK BUGS, STINK! HERE’S HOW TO DEAL WITH THESE PERSISTENT PESTS Wed, 01/02/2019 If you’ve lived in the Southeast for more than five minutes, you have probably encountered a stink bug … or ten. While they may not cause a huge threat to your home or family, they do stink (literally and figuratively) and can…
HOW TO PREVENT SQUIRRELS FROM CAUSING DAMAGE TO YOUR YARD OR HOME
HOW TO PREVENT SQUIRRELS FROM CAUSING DAMAGE TO YOUR YARD OR HOME Thu, 12/27/2018 Living in the Southeastern states of Georgia, Florida, and Alabama, everyone is well aware of the squirrel population. There is not a single day that passes you do not see one of these hyperactive rodents scampering around the yard. Whether they…
SCORPIONS
SCORPIONS Scorpions are a common pest that commonly resides within Southern U.S. climates and beyond. Scorpions are extremely versatile and can be found in any number of weather conditions. They are closely related to spiders, mites, and ticks and span across almost 2,000 types of species. Though among all scorpions, only 30 or 40 types have strong…
RODENT-PROOFING YOUR HOME FOR WINTER
RODENT-PROOFING YOUR HOME FOR WINTER As the colder temps start to settle in, your home becomes a warm sanctuary that’s perfect for hiding out from blustering winds, snow, and the harshness that comes with wintertime. You’re certainly not the only one that finds an escape in the comfort of your home, though. When it’s cold…
SPIDERS
SPIDERS PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Spiders can survive for long periods of time without food and also have been known to survive even whole house fumigation. There are anywhere from 500 to 800 species of spiders in the United States. Spiders have only 2 body regions, no antennae, no compound eyes and have 4 pairs of legs….