Various pests can damage a home – termites, ants, earwigs, to name a few. In fact, termites alone cause more than $5 billion in home damage every year. But, once the damage is detected, what role does insurance play? Do homeowners policies cover pest damage? In addition to reviewing the property’s insurance policy, it’s also […]
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Japanese Beetles are an invasive species that is highly destructive to plants and does not have a natural enemy in the United States. They feed on leaves, fruit, flowers and more than 400 different species of plants. The pest arrived in the U.S. in 1916 in New Jersey and has since spread throughout the east,
There are social wasps and then there are solitary wasps. Solitary wasps may look big, nasty and scary, but they’re actually great for the environment, controlling other pest populations and would rather hunt for their next meal versus annoying humans. Although social wasps can grow up to two-inches in length, and have a stinger on
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Mosquitoes are one of summer’s most irritating and pesky pests, and they can be difficult to get rid of if the proper precautions are not followed. From keeping your grass trimmed, planting certain plants, setting traps and attracting natural predators, there are several ways to reduce or eliminate the threat of mosquitoes. It’s important to
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Like many ant species, odorous ants are found in Alabama and can be a nuisance. While smaller than traditional sugar ants, this species is known for its rotten food smell when crushed. What do odorous ants look like? Odorous ants are usually black, but sometimes brown, in color. The average lifespan is 30 to 85
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There are four common types of social wasps found in North America, the paper wasp, yellowjackets and bald-faced hornets. Each of these species lives in colonies similar to ants and termites, where there is a queen, workers and males. Each social wasp colony only lasts about one year, and a new colony is built from
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It’s springtime in the south, which means fire ants are starting to build their mounds. These pesky, annoying and painful insects can be hard to treat, so we’re providing a few tips for property owners to keep in mind. To treat fire ants in the yard, it’s important to identify the affected areas by looking
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This morning our very own Toby Thomas, owner and president of United Pest & Turf Control, was featured on WAFF’s Tennessee Valley Living talking about termite season and what that means for homeowners. Take a moment and watch Toby show off our very own termite colony and talk about how termites cause approximately $5 billion
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Mosquitoes are the ultimate seasonal pests, appearing in spring and breeding all summer long. They transmit harmful diseases such as Zika virus, yellow fever, dengue and malaria. Appling insecticides to vegetation and areas near standing water will control and prevent the spread of mosquitoes. Mosquito Facts Six legs Single pair of wings 3 to 9
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Subterranean termites are social insects that live in large colonies made up of three statuses: the reproductives (a.k.a. swarmers), the soldiers and the workers. The Swarmers The swarmers are most often seen by homeowners and are often confused with winged ants. They have a pair of long, equally-sized wings attached to the last two thoracic
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