Just imagine chowing down on a delicious cockroach or some savory worms. Sounds tasty right? Probably not. But there are places in Asia, Africa and Latin America where people make insects a regular part of their diet. In fact, archaeologists say that the practice of eating bugs dates back to the earliest humans. And here’s…
A new fruit fly is wreaking havoc on Tennessee’s fruit crops, according to experts at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture. Originally from Asia, the new pest arrived in The Volunteer State in 2011 and has now reached 23 of the state’s counties.
When mosquitoes invade your yard, the bright sunny weather can quickly turn dim, and with the increase in rain, the problem will only get worse.
You may have heard that a deadly virus called The Heartland Bug recently showed up in Tennessee. There are only about 10 reported cases of this fairly unknown disease, but it has already claimed two victims.
Doctors expect a deadly mosquito borne virus to arrive in Middle Tennessee in the next couple of months. Officially called Chikungunya, the virus is being labeled as the new West Nile Virus.
Every time spring comes back around they arrive, flying, biting, and making you itch. Not only can mosquitoes drain the fun out of warm weather, they can also carry diseases like malaria, yellow fever, and West Nile virus, just to name a few. You can reduce the amount of bites you incur this year by…
Growing a garden can be a fun and enjoyable experience, but when bugs invade and damage all of your hard work, it can be extremely frustrating. The first step to getting rid of these pesky creatures is to identify which ones are harming your plants. Below is a list of seven of the most common…
Having excess moisture in your home is a sure way to bring about serious and expensive problems such as pests and foundation and structural issues. Protecting your home from these issues takes some planning and collaboration with your U.S. Pest specialist.
U.S. Pest is offering a complimentary inspection for wood fungus in your home. Wood fungus destroys more wood in homes than fires and termites combined. Keeping the wood in your home healthy and away from moisture is vital to the foundation of the structure. Moisture is a big problem that won’t go away if not…
U.S. Pest Protection has deep roots in the Nashville community. The family-run company has been serving the Middle Tennessee area for over 28 years now. U.S. Pest works to help homeowners and businesses deal with the complete spectrum of unwanted pests by protecting spaces from termites, ants, spiders, roaches, rodents and more in a safe…
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