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A moth crawling through some cereal

INDIAN MEAL MOTH

INDIAN MEAL MOTH Mon, 01/17/2022 Indian Meal Moths are the most common food infesting moth found throughout homes. They feed upon grain, dried fruits, seeds, crackers, nuts, and various other grain based products. Adult moths are easily identified by the colorings of which the front portion will be tannish in color and the remaining will…

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COLDER TEMPS! PROTECT YOUR PETS

COLDER TEMPS! PROTECT YOUR PETS Mon, 01/17/2022 As many of our areas are seeing colder temps, we thought it would be a good idea to revisit some ideas. Pets exposed to temperatures in the low teens or single digits for prolonged periods can get frostbite on their feet or the tips of their ears. Another…

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Mouse sitting on some Tupperware

IT’S COLD AND MICE WANT IN; HELP KEEP THEM OUT

IT’S COLD AND MICE WANT IN; HELP KEEP THEM OUT Tue, 12/21/2021 The temperatures are dropping and the chill in the air has come to stay this season. But what does this mean for the safety of your home and family? Aside from keeping yourselves warm, it means mice other wildlife critters want in! Mice…

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FROST IS COMING, PROTECT YOUR SHRUBS, TREES, AND LAWNS

FROST IS COMING, PROTECT YOUR SHRUBS, TREES, AND LAWNS Thu, 12/09/2021 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…

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6 WAYS TO LOWER FLY POPULATIONS NEAR YOUR HOME

6 WAYS TO LOWER FLY POPULATIONS NEAR YOUR HOME Wed, 06/23/2021 Did you know that each common house fly can carry more than 1 million bacteria on its body? Yuck! The most common of these diseases transferred by flies are E. Coli, salmonella, and cholera. According to the ​Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)​,…

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LITTLE-KNOWN DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE PAPER WASP

LITTLE-KNOWN DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE PAPER WASP Fri, 05/14/2021 LITTLE-KNOWN DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE PAPER WASP (AKA YELLOW JACKET) 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. Commonly known as the mascot of…

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Mouse sitting on some Tupperware

HOW TO SPOT MICE OR RATS IN THE HOME

HOW TO SPOT MICE OR RATS IN THE HOME Tue, 02/09/2021 When the temperature outside drops, it is not uncommon for rodents, such as mice and rats, to look for warm places inside – like in walls and attics in our homes. They breed rapidly and can squeeze though spaces as small as a dime….

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SOW BUG OR PILL BUG

SOW BUG OR PILL BUG Sowbugs and pillbugs are the only two crustaceans that have adapted themselves entirely to land. Both are commonly referred to as the “Roly poly” for their ability to roll up into a tightly-wound ball. What makes these bugs fascinating is that actually have gills instead of a trachea from which…

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Food collected for a food bank

KNOX PEST CONTROL PLEDGES DONATION TO FEEDING THE VALLEY FOOD BANK

KNOX PEST CONTROL PLEDGES DONATION TO FEEDING THE VALLEY FOOD BANK Wed, 05/27/2020 COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, May 19, 2020 – Knox Pest Control is pleased to announce that they will donate $20 of each new one-year residential pest control service agreement to Feeding the Valley Food Bank. This initiative will encompass our Columbus and LaGrange service areas…

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WINTER IS COMING: WATCH FOR THESE SIX CRITTERS

WINTER IS COMING: WATCH FOR THESE SIX CRITTERS Winter is on it’s way, and with it comes critters seeking warmth inside your home. The cold inspires all types of critters to take up residence, including: mice, rats, raccoons, cockroaches, and spiders. However, you can stay one step ahead of these unwelcome winter visitors by knowing…

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