J.K. found the tick on a Thursday, and he found it the way you are supposed to. He checked himself after he had been outside, before he got comfortable and forgot about it. He is the COO of U.S. Pest Protection. He has been around ticks his entire adult life. He did not panic, did…
And we run a pest control company. Overview My husband J.K. is the COO of U.S. Pest Protection. Our family has been in the pest control business in Middle Tennessee since 1985. We spend our working lives thinking about ticks — where they live, when they are active, how to keep them off people. Last…
Middle Tennessee’s humid climate brings waves of mosquitoes throughout the summer months. Not only are they annoying, but mosquitoes also pose some health risks like West Nile Virus. Here’s what to know about the illness and what you can do to protect yourself. The Facts: What is West Nile Virus? West Nile Virus is a…
You spray, you swat, yet you still feel like you’re getting eaten alive by 7pm — don’t worry, you’re not crazy. Middle Tennessee humidity is crazy. The short version: our climate and soil recreate mosquito breeding conditions all season long, which means the single-product fixes that work elsewhere don’t hold up here. Real control takes…
Wolf spiders, black widows, brown recluse — oh my! These are a few of the common spiders you might start seeing around your home during August. At this point in the summer, spider hatchlings have reached full physical maturity. This means males will be leaving their hiding spots more frequently to look for mates. More…
As summer comes to a close, it’s important to not slack off on tick control and prevention. With summer activities ending and school starting back up, August often gets lumped in with the rest of the fall months. However, August is absolutely still hot and humid enough to provide the perfect environment for tick activity….
As we head into the month of August, life can begin to feel crazy again. Kids are going back to school, new sports are starting, big projects may be starting up at work, and so on. Despite the busyness of the season, it’s important to keep up with pest control treatments around your yard and…
On average, July is one of the hottest months Tennessee experiences, with temperature highs around 88 degrees. Mosquitoes are cold-blooded insects and their life cycles speed up with warmer temperatures, making midsummer the peak of their activity. Eggs hatch quicker, and in some cases, larvae can mature into biting adults in under a week. With…
If you’ve noticed more ant mounds popping up around your yard lately, you’re not alone. During the warmer months in Middle Tennessee, fire ants become much more active as rising temperatures and increased moisture create the perfect conditions for them to build colonies and search for food. These aggressive pests can quickly turn areas like…
If it feels like gnats are suddenly everywhere, you’re not imagining it. Every summer, homeowners across Middle Tennessee notice these tiny flying pests swarming around patios, gardens, garages, and even inside their homes. While they may seem harmless, large numbers of gnats can quickly become one of the most frustrating pests of the season. So,…
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