Why are they called citronella ants – Middle Tennessee is home to a variety of different species of ants, however, none more peculiar than citronella ants. Due to their strange color and appearance these insects are sometimes confused with termites. The winged citronella ants are a darker color and from a distance can be mistaken for…
One of the most invasive ants in the world may be living in your yard – As one of the most invasive species of ants in the world, Argentine ants can cause a lot of trouble for native ants in the United States. Originally from, you guessed it, Argentina, these ants cause a lot of…
What Insect keeps eating my clothes – Are you finding strange holes and little bite marks in your clothes? Then you may have clothes eating moths living inside your home. These small yet hungry insects are known to destroy closets full of clothes and can cause thousands of dollars in damage, depending on what you…
What spiders live in Nashville – One of the most booming cities in the south, Nashville, is continuing to grow. Attracting residents from all over the country to move to the beautiful state of Tennessee. Unfortunately, the growth of the city is not the only thing on the rise. Native spider populations, including common spiders…
Insect References In Movies, Songs, and Art Insect references are quite common in a variety of movie scripts throughout the history of filmmaking. Some notable Hollywood examples include: “The Fly” (1986) – a science fiction horror film about a scientist who accidentally merges his DNA with a fly’s during an experiment gone wrong. “A Bug’s…
What is the difference between ladybugs and Asian lady beetles? – To begin, one of these species is welcomed in every garden in America, the other is an invasive species that is a nuisance inside the home. Can you guess which one is which? We will now dive into the difference between ladybugs and Asian…
Bugs in Tennessee will break your achy-breaky hearts if not properly protected. Being that U.S. Pest Protection is a family-owned and operated business, located in the heart of Tennessee in Nashville – Music City, USA, we find it appropriate that we write a little country song for our great audience of customers. Verse 1: Sittin’…
Is Termite Protection Really Necessary? – Millions of people are moving to Middle Tennessee from cities like New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Many of whom are unfamiliar with termites and how they can destroy a home in a matter of years. To secure the value of your brand-new Middle Tennessee home, we recommend that…
What is the difference between Termidor and bait stations? – When it comes to getting rid of termites on your property there are only two ways to go about it. One is bait stations, which include Borax, also known as sodium borate, then there are liquid treatments that include Termidor. Each method goes about killing…
How to get rid of termites in your furniture – I know what you are thinking to yourself after reading the title, “why in the world would there be termites in my furniture,” it is more common than you think. Termites are adamant creatures, once they have found a food source they like, they are…
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