Conventional pest control treats pests on a schedule. Integrated pest management (IPM) starts with inspection and prevention and treats only where it’s needed. Green pest control takes IPM a step further, favoring the lowest-impact products and methods that will still solve the problem. If you’ve ever wondered what those terms really mean when a pest…
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…
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…
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…
July is one of the busiest months for pest activity. The combination of heat, humidity, and increased outdoor activity creates the perfect conditions for pests like ants, mosquitoes, spiders, roaches, termites, and rodents to become more active around homes. While some pest problems may seem minor at first, infestations can quickly grow during the summer…
If you live in Middle Tennessee, you already know that the summer can get really hot. We’re not the only ones who can only spend a few hours outside before we need to cool off. Pests will do anything to find a way inside your home to look for moisture and a cooler environment. While…
Have you ever believed something that wasn’t true? Well, several homeowners are still believing things about pests that simply aren’t the truth. When it comes to pest control, hearing the wrong information can be just as bad as dealing with a pest infestation. Over the years, we’ve heard countless myths across Middle Tennessee. Trust us…
Did you know that your outdoor living spaces aren’t just for humans? That’s right. Pests love them too, especially in the spring and summer months. Anything from decks, porches, or outdoor patios are a dream hotspot for a variety of pests. Insects are looking for anything that’s going to help them survive, such as shaded…
This is going to come off as a little intense for some people. We’re not trying to scare you, but we want to prepare you as we start gearing up for another hot Tennessee summer. Every year, our team at U.S. Pest gets thousands of calls from homeowners wondering why pests are starting to appear…
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