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 […]
Winter 2021 Pest Prevention Tips For The Holidays

Decorate for the holidays without worrying about pests It’s 2021 and the holidays have arrived. Many of you are planning dinners for family and friends and some of you will even have family staying in your home. You already have so much todo, you may have never even given any thought to the potential pest […]
5 Ways to Pest-Proof Your Home for Winter 2020

Mom always told us that cleanliness was next to Godliness. Mom knew what she was talking about. We weren’t allowed to keep a drink or food in our bedrooms growing up. Those dishes had to be cleaned and put away before going to sleep. Even those late-night snacks better be put away without a crumb […]
Heat & Humidity The Perfect Storm For Pests

Heat & humidity have insect populations soaring around Upstate South Carolina. You may have noticed more mosquitoes than normal while outside grilling for friends and family. Maybe it’s ants forming a procession line on your kitchen countertop. It may have even been the dreaded cockroach (Palmetto Bug if you’re a local) that snuck in the […]
2020 Termite Swarmer Season Is Here Early

Every year about this time we start getting phone calls about “flying ants”. More times than not though what they are actually seeing are termite swarmers. As winter starts to fade and warm days approach a clock goes off for termites letting them know it’s time to head out and start a new colony. Typically […]