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Are non-native insects invading your home or property? If you live in South Carolina, there are several non-native invasive insects to watch for in SC. While invasive pests can be pesky and annoying, they also cause a lot of damage to the local ecosystem. So, if you’ve got non-native bugs around your home or property, …

Do you have crawl space in your home? If so, it’s important to be aware of the pests that might move into this dark, damp area during the winter months. What Pests Might be Living in Your Crawl Space this Winter Pests like mice, camel crickets, cellar spiders and even brown recluse spiders can all …

When winter rolls around, it’s important to winterizing your home to prevent seasonal pests like palmetto bugs, mice, rats, bed bugs, and termites. Here are some tips to help you winterize your home and keep these pesky pests at bay: 1. Clean your gutters regularly to prevent buildup that can attract winter pests like rats …

Winter is the prime time for rodent infestations, so it’s important to take preventative measures to protect your home from these unwanted pests. Here are a few tips that will help you prevent rodent infestations this winter: 1. Install screens on vents and chimneys to prevent rodents from entering your home through these openings. 2. …

Are you worried about termites finding their way into your home? These pesky insects can cause significant damage to wooden structures and can be a nightmare to deal with. Luckily, there are steps you can take to prevent termites from invading your property in the first place. Here are the top tips to prevent termites …

As the weather starts to cool off and we begin to spend more time indoors, pests start to look for new places to live. In particular, pests like spiders, mice, rats and roaches are among the critters looking for a warm place (like your home) to spend the colder months. Here are some tips to …

Preventing Bed Bug Infestation.  Bed bugs are excellent travelers and often make their way to new sites by hitchhiking on furniture, in luggage, on clothing, on bedding or in boxes. When you travel, always be sure to read the reviews to look for reports of bed bugs. You can also take some simple steps when …

Fleas are plentiful here in the south because they flourish in a warm, humid climate. Fleas are wingless insects that get onto hosts by jumping. The most common hosts are your pets, but fleas can and do bite humans as well. Here are some facts about fleas and how to fight them! Facts About Fleas …

The Dangers of Ticks (And How to Avoid Them). Ticks are small, parasitic insects that can be found in tall grasses and woods. They attach themselves to their host (usually a human or animal) and feed on their blood. Ticks can transmit a number of diseases to their hosts, including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted …

If you’re like most people, you probably don’t give mosquito service much thought – until you start getting bitten by mosquitoes, that is. Then, suddenly, mosquito control becomes a top priority! So how does mosquito control service work? And how can it help reduce the mosquito population in your area? Inspection The first step in …