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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A cutting-edge mosquito-fighting technology is making its way to North Alabama, and United Pest and Turf Control takes pride in being the first to introduce it. While foggers have been widely utilized by various communities and pest control companies to combat mosquitoes (including ourselves until recently), this method, although effective, falls short in preventing the
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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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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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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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