Winter Weather, Bugs, and You: What South Carolina Homeowners Should Know
As a potential winter storm moves through much South Carolina this weekend, many homeowners are battening down the hatches for the storm. Most homeowners assumes that when the weather is this nasty they don’t need to worry about any potential pest issues! While winter does slow down a significant amount of pest activity, South Carolina’s […]
Wait, What Are Carpenter Bees? What Is The Difference Between Carpenter Bees and Bumble Bees?
What is the difference between Carpenter bees and Bumble bees? While the calendar says that spring doesn’t start until next week, the weather here says otherwise. With temperatures in the 70’s and long sunny evenings, the bugs are coming back. So when you see some bees flying around your house, it is important to know […]
Navigating Springtime Pests: Identifying and Preventing South Carolina’s Most Common Offenders
With spring just around the corner, a host of delightful experiences are coming – longer days, warmer weather, and beautiful sunshine. However, amidst the beauty of this season, there’s a less-than-welcome presence lurking: pests. Just as we relish the sunshine, so do these uninvited guests, making it crucial to implement effective pest prevention strategies to […]
Mosquito Population to Boom After Recent Rains
Mosquito Population to Boom After Recent Rains Ever wonder why the mosquito population in your yard always increases after it rains? Well it’s actually pretty simple. Mosquitos require standing water to lay their eggs. Even a very small amount of standing water in a low spot of the yard can provide enough moisture for mosquito […]
Follow these 6 tips to ensure a bug-free home this Fall
Want to keep pests out of your home this fall? Follow these tips to ensure a bug-free home. While Fall is officially here, we are still seeing daytime temperatures in the high 80’s & low 90’s. The nights, however, have been much cooler. In a few weeks, we should start seeing more normal temperatures for […]
