April 12, 2019Nine Tips for Spring and Summer Pest PreventionSpring has sprung! The temperatures are getting warmer. The plants and flowers are starting to bloom. People are outside more enjoying the weather. But that also means that the pests…Read More
April 8, 2019Watch Out for Snakes Coming Out of BrumationIf you have not heard of the term brumation, you are not alone? Everyone has heard of hibernation with mammals and plants. Hibernation is a state of very deep sleep…Read More
April 5, 201915 Diseases that are Indirectly Transmitted by RodentsDid you know that rodents can transmit diseases both DIRECTLY and INDIRECTLY? Mice, rats, rabbits and prairie dogs are related with a large number of health risks. “In fact, rats…Read More
April 1, 201911 Diseases that are Directly Transmitted by RodentsMost people think of rodents as a nuisance. People even laugh about the many mimes on the internet of an elephant scared of a mouse running by it or a…Read More
March 29, 2019What the Heck is a Vole and Can They Hurt My Lawn?Most people have heard of a mole. Have you ever heard of a vole? Not many people have. The two are often confused. They are both rodents but, they are…Read More
March 22, 2019Do You Know the 6 Venomous Rattlesnakes Located in Georgia?“Rattlesnakes are some of the most unique and diverse American reptiles. There are currently 32 different species of rattlesnakes, with approximately 83 subspecies that are broken down into the two general Crotalus…Read More
March 15, 2019Spring Termite Swarmers are Here!Termite Awareness Week is here and the professionals are predicting an early termite season this year for Subterranean termites. “When you think of spring, you probably envision blooming flowers and…Read More
March 8, 2019World’s Largest Bee Spotted for the First Time Since 1981National Geographic reports that “Wallace’s giant bee disappeared for more than a century. Now it’s back, and already being sold online by at least one collector. The World’s largest bee…Read More
March 1, 2019Pine Bark Beetles are Most Destructive Insects of Pines in Georgia“Pine bark beetles are the most destructive insects of pines in Georgia. They occur across all land ownership patterns and geographic regions of the State. Since 1962 annual losses from…Read More
February 22, 2019Interesting Facts About Praying Mantis“The praying mantis is named for its prominent front legs, which are bent and held together at an angle that suggests the position of prayer. The larger group of these insects…Read More
