March 28, 2018Fire Ants! Recognizing and Protecting Against Fire AntsFire ants, also known as red imported fire ants (RIFA), are a common insect encounter in South Carolina. While the […]
February 24, 201810 Staggering Termite StatisticsWhile termites are active all year long, they are less likely to be traveling in search of a new place […]
January 31, 2018Preventing Fruit Flies and Gnats in Your HomeNo-seeums, gnats, bitty flies… no matter what you call them, they’re known for being downright annoying. If you’ve recently moved […]
December 21, 2017Hitchhiking Pests: Ways That Bugs Hitch A Ride Into Your HomeGot bugs and wonder where they came from? The answer might surprise you. Different bugs have developed interesting ways to […]
November 15, 2017Eeek! How Did That Mouse Get Into My House?As the weather turns cooler, mice and other critters are seeking out ways to keep warm. One of those ways […]
October 24, 2017Watch Out! Bugs That Make You Itch!Even with Fall in full swing, bugs that make you itch are still out and about in our temperate coastal […]
September 11, 2017Houseplant Pests: Common Pests and Preventing ThemWhen we think of pests, we often think of bugs that get into our pantries or bite us or our […]
August 15, 2017August 19th is National Honeybee Day!The honeybee is a vital part of our everyday lives, even if we don’t realize it. More than 30% of […]
July 15, 2017National Moth Week is July 25-31: A Look at Moths in our AreaFew bugs are quite as overlooked as the humble moth. National Moth Week coming up July 25-31 is a great […]
June 6, 20178 Tips for Preventing Yard Pests This SummerSummer is a time for enjoying time outside, for backyard cook-outs and playing catch with the kids and the dog. […]
May 5, 2017Bugs Ahead! Southeast Spring and Summer 2017 Pest ForecastIn the southeast United States, as temperatures increase, so too do the number of bugs. The National Pest Management Association […]
April 1, 2017Rodent Problem? Here are 10 Telltale Signs That You MightRodents can cause a lot of damage to a home. The sooner you recognize you may have a rodent infestation, […]
March 5, 2017Termite Damage: The Signs and CostTermites are the number one threat to the structure and integrity of your home – more than fire, flood or […]
February 13, 2017Valentines Bug Trivia: Where Do We Get the Term “Love Bug” From?“She’s such a love bug!” “He’s been bitten by the love bug!” “You are my love bug!” Everyone has heard […]
January 13, 2017What Winterization Means to BugsYou might not give much thought to how bugs spend the colder winter months. Even in South Carolina, the temperatures […]
December 13, 20168 Tips for Keeping Bugs Outside in the WinterThe cold temperatures of the winter months make your warm home all the more inviting to bugs. In South Carolina, […]
November 5, 2016The Velvet Ant (aka Cow Killer): Have You Ever Seen One?Have you ever seen a large furry-looking orange and black ant? If your answer is “yes,” then you have seen […]
October 30, 2016Insects and Flooding: What to Expect After a FloodIn coastal areas in the Southern United States, flooding is an unfortunate part of life. Hurricanes, the humid semi-tropical climate […]
September 5, 2016Ant Problem: Why Do Ants Like the Inside of My Home?Ants. When you see one marching across the kitchen floor hoisting a crumb of food nearly the size of his […]
August 1, 2016Edible Bugs: A New Trend in Food?While the idea of eating bugs may remind you more of extreme game shows than a tasty dinner, an estimated […]
July 1, 2016Pantry Pests – What’s Hiding in Your Pantry?Particularly in Myrtle Beach, when you think of pantry pests, the first insect that comes to mind is likely the […]
June 11, 2016Bed Bugs on the Grand Strand: 5 Tips To Avoid themThe word “bed bug” makes a person’s skin crawl just hearing it. The thought of tiny blood-sucking parasites coming out […]
May 11, 2016Has Anyone Ever Told You About The birds and the Carpenter Bees?Every spring love is in the air for the Carpenter Bees as they emerge out of their winter slumber. It’s […]
April 11, 2016Somebody’s Been Eating My Carpet…. And There They Are!In South Carolina Carpet beetles are an occasional pest which means they don’t do harm when they stay where they […]
March 11, 2016It’s Here! The Infamous Swarming Season…You can expect to see termite swarmers, those silky winged black ant-like insects, fluttering out of the ground or a […]