Although this may sound like an insect made for Valentine’s Day or a Hallmark movie, it in fact is not. Kissing Bugs are not a pest you want in your home or office, and they earned their name because they will bite humans near their lips while they sleep, and suck their blood while doing […]
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Moisture in the crawl space can lead to a host of problems, including foundation integrity, mold and pests. Crawl spaces that regularly maintain a level of dampness are likely to develop issues that could cost the homeowner or property owner a lot of money in repairs and remediation. If you’ve not visited your crawl space
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Unlike the name suggests, the Velvet Ant isn’t actually an ant, it’s really a type of wasp and only the males can fly. Their nickname Cow Killer comes from the severely painful bite, or sting, of a female. Their sting can cause an allergic reaction and is considered one of the more powerful bites in
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As the weather gets cooler, mice and other rodents will hunt for a warm place to call home. Unfortunately, sometimes the new home becomes the attic, garage or interior living space of an already occupied home. No one wants wild mice roaming through the house, but it is good to identify the differences between a
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Lawn care in Alabama can be tricky. For example, if it rains a lot, the weeds will pop up and quickly take over healthy grass growth. Then, if it’s too dry, the weeds will pop up and quickly take over healthy grass growth. Finally, if it’s too hot for too long, the weeds will pop
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What does a German Cockroach look like? German Cockroaches are small pests, only about a half inch in size. Their color is mostly tan to black with two dark lines running from their head to the base of the wings; juveniles look similar, just a fraction darker in tone and are smaller. Although this insect
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