Camel Crickets in Your Crawl Space: What They’re Telling You About Moisture
Seeing jumping, humpbacked crickets in your crawl space or basement? Camel crickets are harmless, but they’re a sign of moisture. Here’s what they mean and what to do.
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Holiday Pantry Pests: How to Keep Bugs Out of Your Baking Supplies
If tiny moths are fluttering out of your cabinets or little beetles are turning up in the flour, you have pantry pests, and the holiday baking season is when many Middle Tennessee families find them. These insects usually come home inside a package from the store, then spread to other dry goods. Here’s how to…
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Why Mice Move In When Tennessee Turns Cold, and How to Keep Them Out
Mice don’t hibernate, and when Tennessee turns cold, your house looks like the best place to spend the winter. How they get in, the signs to watch for, how to clean up safely, and how to keep them out.
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Why Didn’t We Have Kudzu Bugs in Tennessee Back in the ’80s?
Kudzu has covered Tennessee roadsides for generations, but the kudzu bug only arrived in 2012. Where it came from, why it piles onto light-colored houses every fall, and how to keep it out.
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Bugs in Firewood: How to Keep Them Out of Your Home This Winter
Your firewood pile is a winter hotel for bugs. Beetles, ants, spiders, centipedes, and even termites shelter in stacked wood, and when you carry a log into a warm house, whatever is hiding inside can wake up and wander off. The good news: a few simple storage habits keep almost all of them outside. Here’s…
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Middle Tennessee Homeowners: Watch for These Spiders This Fall
If you haven’t spotted a spider on the bathroom ceiling or in a basement corner yet, you’re one of the lucky ones. It’s prime season for these creepy crawlies, as they are now fully grown and out searching for mates. Most of the time, spiders are harmless and keep to themselves. The “Big Three” you’ll…
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Why Didn’t Ladybugs Swarm Tennessee Homes Back in the ’80s?
The ladybugs piling into Tennessee window frames every fall aren’t the ones we grew up with. Here’s where Asian lady beetles came from, why they swarm in the fall, why they stink and bite, and how to keep them out.
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Why Didn’t We See Stink Bugs in Tennessee Back in the ’80s?
The stink bug crawling up your curtains every October wasn’t in Tennessee when many of us were growing up. Here’s where it came from, why it moves inside in the fall, why it stinks, and how to keep it out.
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Fall Invaders: What Pests Are Common for Middle Tennessee in October?
Fall weather seems like it’s finally here to stay as we head into the month of October. As temperatures cool down, people are enjoying pumpkin spice, cozy sweaters, and fall festivals. But cooler weather also means a new wave of pests is upon us. Below is a guide on what to look out for and…
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Ticks in Tennessee Are on the Rise. Here’s What You Need to Keep in Mind.
Okay Middle Tennessee. We need to get serious for a second. The Tennessee Department of Health is urging all Tennesseans to take action against tick-borne illnesses, such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and alpha-gal syndrome. There’s not a more perfect time to protect yourself, your family, and pets this season with our Mosquito,…
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