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Fire ants may be little creatures, but they pack a punch when provoked and can leave a very painful and unwanted welt on any intruder that comes in their path. First introduced to the United States in the 1930’s, fire ants are now five times more populous here than in their native South America. Fire
Silverfish bugs are a scary sight. They resemble an alien fish with long antennae and grey/silver scales. Silverfish also wiggle as they move hence the uncanny similarities to their water-dwelling friends. A silverfish bug looks prehistoric and otherworldly but they inhabit our Georgia homes with great frequency. So what are Silverfish bugs and what do
Mosquitoes, the ultimate pest. They swarm our backyards, playgrounds, pools, and outdoor living spaces and without professional service can ruin our summer fun. Mosquitoes are most prevalent in Georgia beginning in late spring and continuing all the way through the fall. With our warmer climate, mosquitoes can thrive in the South for much longer periods
Yellow jackets are very prevalent in Georgia and the Metro Atlanta area. So much so, that even the Georgia Institute of Technology uses these flying pests as their mascot. Yellow jackets are fiercely aggressive insects and when stung by one, humans can experience extraordinary pain and discomfort. Commonly mistaken with the bee family due to
With changing weather, varmints and rodents are always seeking shelter and food inside our homes. Deer mice are one the most common rodent species in Atlanta, GA and invade homes across the middle part of the state. These mice can shed the outer layer of skin on their tails and regrow it over time. Rats
Atlanta is having one of its rainiest winters in decades and with spring around the corner, more wet conditions are upon us. Rain brings nutrients and water to our green foliage and helps clear our busy streets of dust, debris, and litter. But it also invokes all the pesky critters out in the wild to
There is a common misconception that ticks in Georgia are only active in warmer months. But contrary to popular beliefs, ticks can remain active year-round and throughout the winter months. The Black-legged tick, in particular, survives and feeds during colder months in Georgia. This species of tick in Georgia carries Lyme disease— one of the
Every January we like to conjure up New Year’s resolutions that will improve our lives, our health, and our constitution. The problem is, we rarely ever get around to following through with any of them. Yes, yes…you may have stopped eating sweets for a week or two or joined that gym you have been procrastinating
Fleas. The most pesky of pests. These almost invisible little creatures can cause more discomfort on you, your pets, and your home than you can imagine. Fleas attach themselves to humans or animals in search of our blood in which they feed from. Fleas can also cause your family and pets harm by leaving red
A Cockroach Tutorial and How To Keep Them Out During the Winter Cockroaches… where do we even begin. For more than 280 million years, these prehistoric pests have been the black sheep of the insect world. Shockingly, cockroaches are one of the most fascinating species on our planet. They are some of the most adaptable