Pest Control News from U.S. Pest

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.

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.

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.

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…

Most of us in Tennessee prefer warm weather to cold. When the temperature reaches below freezing we huddle inside for warmth. And if there’s snow in the forecast? We’re most likely rushing to the grocery store to stock up on food as though we’re preparing for hibernation. Winter months may seem to drag on, but…

Think spiders are gross? So do we. Here are 10 facts that give definitive proof that they’re extra-creepy:

Most of us have been there before: someone screams and scrambles to a higher surface yelling “it’s a mouse!!!” From there, chaos ensues. But some curious minds may wonder: is it really a mouse? Or could it be a rat? The next logical question is: how can you tell? We’re here to answer that for…

Everybody knows you can’t squish a stink bug. Widely known for the foul odor they produce, these insects earned their title from their unique defense mechanism. But have you ever actually smelled a stink bug before? And do you know why they smell so foul?