How year-round pest protection keeps Middle Tennessee homes pest-free, and what to expect from U.S. Pest Protection’s service.
A tick put our COO, J.K., in the ER twice. Here’s what our family changed to build a tick-safe yard, what the CDC and Tennessee Department of Health say works, and why winter isn’t a free pass.
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….
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…
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…
Fleas In Your Home – Fleas don’t just bite animals, they bite people too. It is important to know what signs to look for, as well as what type of flea you may be up against. The Cat Flea is a type of flea also found on dogs and the most common type of flea in…
Attracting Ants Into Your Home – Ants are commonly found outside, but it’s a nuisance when they’re in the kitchen. Sometimes you might see one on the counter or you may find a trail of them going back and forth from a particular area. So, what makes them come inside? How can I prevent them?…
Traveling Bed Bugs Into Your Home – The trojan horse no one is talking about: You order a product from your favorite retailer; let’s just say a brand-new throw blanket. After receiving the package, being all excited about your new purchase, you immediately put it on the couch. Later that day, you take a nap…
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