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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