Springtime brings blooming flowers, budding trees, warmer weather and … bugs. Yes, bugs – and lots of them. Unfortunately, when plants spring back to life bugs seem to do the same, and they invite themselves into your home while they’re at it. Not sure if those pesky buggers have set up shop in your spare…
Few creatures can give people the same sense of fear and dread from the mere mention of their name like the black widow spider. There is no doubt that this poisonous spider has both a sinister appearance and reputation; the shiny black body, the long thin legs, and the bright red hourglass pattern. However, many…
Since it’s our job to get rid of all kinds of pests, you might assume we don’t like bugs at all. But the truth is, we find them fascinating.
We’re in the middle of summer and that means sun, fun and…checking for moles. While this may be the time of year you’re used to scoping your skin for suspicious looking spots, you also need to peep your property for the furry, beady-eyed variety as well.
With the most recent news of the Zika virus making its way to the U.S., many people are looking for the best ways to protect themselves from mosquitoes. Though chances of being bitten by an infected mosquito are quite small, it’s always wise to take precautions whether you’re at home or out and about.
The pitter patter of tiny feet in your walls. Dark droppings in your kitchen cabinets. A gray-brown blur scurrying along your baseboards. All are telltale signs that you have a mice problem. The house mouse, otherwise known as Mus musculus, is the primary cause of some of the most troublesome and costly pest issues for…
Prehistoric pests – It’s bad enough having to deal with angry wasps, bloodsucking mosquitoes and venomous spiders, but 350 million years ago bugs were truly terrifying. These early ancestors of modern insects grew to be giants.
Termites cause extreme amounts of destruction. According to the National Pest Association, termites are responsible for roughly $5 billion in damages every year in the U.S.
Introducing The Lovely Insect Show, where U.S. Pest’s new spokesperson Lovely will be teaching you all about various types of insects, including ladybugs, ants and bees. Lovely is the daughter of U.S. Pest President Erica Brister, and she couldn’t be any more adorable!
Every fall, Tennessee homeowners are in a battle. Equipped with vacuum cleaners, they prepare for the fight against the ladybugs invading their homes in masses. As the weather starts getting colder in October, these insects fly from the fields seeking a warm place to nestle in for the winter. Ladybugs are Great in the Summer…
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