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FLIES
FLIES The most common fly is the house fly. It is black and about 1/4 inch long. Its body is covered with fine hairs and bristles which readily pick up dirt particles. In urban areas, houseflies usually are found in human, pet, or horse feces, and in the garbage. Flies can live 2 to 3 days…
INDOOR PEST CONTROL TIPS: HOW TO KEEP BATS AT BAY
INDOOR PEST CONTROL TIPS: HOW TO KEEP BATS AT BAY Tue, 12/18/2018 Bats are more than just something from Halloween stories that act as spooky decor. Here in the Chattahoochee Valley, they can be a major wildlife control concern. Put the festive pieces aside, bats can be a real nuisance in the South, and the…
FROST IN COMING, PROTECT YOUR SHRUBS, TREES, AND LAWNS
FROST IN COMING, PROTECT YOUR SHRUBS, TREES, AND LAWNS Thu, 12/06/2018 There is a chill in the air and that means the frost season is about to hit the Southeast region, including Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. Whether you are located in the extreme South or more northern portions of the area, your yard is affected…
LITTLE-KNOWN DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE PAPER WASP AND YELLOW JACKET
LITTLE-KNOWN DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE PAPER WASP AND YELLOW JACKET Tue, 11/27/2018 While the yellow and black markings may scare some people away from the paper wasp, they are actually relatively low on the scale of harmful damages to homes and humans. Unless an individual has an allergy toward the yellow jacket sting. Commonly known…
THE PERKS OF WINTERIZING YOUR LAWN FOR FALL
THE PERKS OF WINTERIZING YOUR LAWN FOR FALL Mon, 11/19/2018 Did you know winterizing your lawn for fall could save you time and money come spring? The term “winterizing” simply means preparing your lawn and especially the roots for cold temps. All the while giving the grass the nutrients needed for regrowth once it warms back up….
BATS
BATS Bats are nature’s pest control guy. These animals can help keep your pest population down; however, these little guys can be pests themselves. Bats love to take up residence in your attics, barns, and any outdoor structure. Bat urine and bat dung contain micro organisms that can be a health concern for you and your…
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…
KEEP 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…
BUG 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…
WHO’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…