A Troop of Chinch Bugs Can Kill Your Grass...small North American insect in the order Hemiptera and family Blissidae. It is the most commonly encountered member of the genus Blissus, which are all known as chinch bugs. It...Read More
15 Diseases that are Indirectly Transmitted by Rodents...satisfaction. CALL US TODAY at 770-800-PEST to schedule a free, no obligation inspection and evaluation for your home or business. Or, contact us for a FREE consultation. Let us show...Read More
Lawn Spotlight – St. Augustine Grass in Georgia...levels of maintenance, effectively competes with weeds and other grasses and has only a few serious pests as temperatures cool, St. Augustine grass maintains its dark green color Drawback St....Read More
11 Diseases that are Directly Transmitted by Rodents...Renal Syndrome 3.Lassa Fever Rodent(s) involved Multi-mammate rat (Mastomys natalensis species complex) Agent Virus Where the disease occurs West Africa How the disease spreads Breathing in dust that is contaminated...Read More
How to treat termites on that are coming up through the slab inside of a homeMany times we have come across homes that have termites coming up out of slab floors in the interior parts of a home. These slabs can have any type of...Read More
What I Need to Know about Georgia Grasses? ...comes in several varieties ranging from fine to coarse textures. It is a dense, slow-growing grass which requires periodic dethatching. The good news is that it does not need to...Read More
How maintaining your gutters can help reduce the chances of a termite infestation...wood (cellulose product), and moisture, right? So what if we combine those two elements? Combining these two things creates a conducive condition, making it much more likely that termites will...Read More
We are in Flea Season in Georgia!...of fleas. Fleas prefer cats and dogs to get their blood meals and complete their lifecycle stages. Although, fleas can bite you if you allow your pets in your bed....Read More
Fall and Fescue Grass...TODAY at 770-800-PEST to schedule a free, no obligation inspection and evaluation for your home or business. Or, contact us for a FREE consultation. Let us show you why Proactive...Read More
Flying Ants or Termites?...examine the insects’ wings, waist, and antennae. WINGS Flying ants and flying termites both have two pairs of wings. Difference is that termite wings are relatively equal in size. Ant...Read More
Lawn Spotlight – Zoysia Grass in Georgia...over-seeding management techniques, utilization of intense mowing schedules for shorter mowing heights than most lawns, accurate irrigation and drying procedures. Contact Us Choose Proactive Pest Control for professional, comprehensive, guaranteed...Read More
Lawn Spotlight – Bermuda Grass in Georgia...schedules, over-seeding management techniques, utilization of intense mowing schedules for shorter mowing heights than most lawns, accurate irrigation and drying procedures. Contact Us Choose Proactive Pest Control for professional, comprehensive,...Read More
Lawn Spotlight – Centipede Grass in Georgia...turfgrass that is adapted for use as a low maintenance, general purpose turf. It requires little fertilizer, infrequent mowing, and will tolerate moderate shade, explains Home & Garden Information Center...Read More
World’s Largest Bee Spotted for the First Time Since 1981...Wallace’s giant bee on January 25. The team — composed of natural history photographer Clay Bolt, entomologist Eli Wyman, behavioral ecologist Simon Robson and ornithologist Glenn Chilton — spent years...Read More
What the Heck is a Vole and Can They Hurt My Lawn?...total satisfaction. CALL US TODAY at 770-800-PEST to schedule a free, no obligation inspection and evaluation for your home or business. Or, contact us for a FREE consultation. Let us...Read More
Lawn Care Preparation for Winter in Georgia...more susceptible to damage. Aerate Depending on the type of lawn you have, it is best to either aerate in the fall or winter time. Tall Fescue lawn is best...Read More
Spring Termite Swarmers are Here!...the return of warmer weather. But in the pest control industry, spring marks the beginning of peak pest season, when most insects are coming out of their winter hiding spots,...Read More
Do You Know the 6 Venomous Rattlesnakes Located in Georgia?...sides with the point of the (V) pointing forward.” Copperhead The copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix) is much more common in the metro Atlanta area compared to the others on this list....Read More
Did You Know there is a Stinging Insect Pain Index?...and your total satisfaction. CALL US TODAY at 770-800-PEST to schedule a free, no obligation inspection and evaluation for your home or business. Or, contact us for a FREE consultation....Read More
10 Ways Your Home is Attractive to Pests...pests to come inside? 1. Moisture Make sure you take care of leaks as quickly as possible so you don’t provide water for a variety of pests. Cockroaches and rats...Read More