The pests that take over Middle Tennessee yards, from ticks and mosquitoes to ants, and how to enjoy your outdoor space again.
We’ve been discussing ticks and J.K.’s story for almost a month now. You may be asking — what’s the conclusion? Is he back to normal? What now? J.K. is fine. He finished his antibiotics, the fever broke, the headache subsided, and he is back at work, being difficult about the fleet budget, just like his…
Most people picture ticks being everywhere in the yard. An even blanket of risk across the whole property. That is not how it works, and the difference matters, because it means you do not have to look at your yard like a lost cause. Ticks can’t fly or jump, and they don’t drop out of…
You spray, you swat, yet you still feel like you’re getting eaten alive by 7pm — don’t worry, you’re not crazy. Middle Tennessee humidity is crazy. The short version: our climate and soil recreate mosquito breeding conditions all season long, which means the single-product fixes that work elsewhere don’t hold up here. Real control takes…
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….
On average, July is one of the hottest months Tennessee experiences, with temperature highs around 88 degrees. Mosquitoes are cold-blooded insects and their life cycles speed up with warmer temperatures, making midsummer the peak of their activity. Eggs hatch quicker, and in some cases, larvae can mature into biting adults in under a week. With…
Stagnate Water Attracts Mosquitoes – After it rains for a while, water tends to stay in a puddle. If these puddles of water are in your backyard, they may be attracting mosquitos. Mosquitos are attracted to stagnate water, and this is where they lay their eggs. If the property around your house is not good…
Stagnate Water Attracts Mosquitoes – After it rains for a while, water tends to stay in a puddle. If these puddles of water are in your backyard, they may be attracting mosquitos. Mosquitos are attracted to stagnate water, and this is where they lay their eggs. If the property around your house is not good…
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