How to tell the difference between a male and female black widowMost people are able to identify a black widow spider upon sight, mainly by their shiny black body, and the red hourglass shape on the underside of their abdomen. The...Read More
How to tell the difference between a venomous snake and a non-venomous snakeHave you ever come across a snake and wondered whether or not it was venomous? Maybe you didn’t stick around long enough to find out. In Georgia, we have 41...Read More
What do snakes eat?...commonly consumed animals are small animals and rodents. Small animals are usually consumed whole without much effort. Large animals are usually injected with venom, or crushed by the snake before...Read More
How to pest proof your home...closed. If you can see daylight coming in from around the edges of the door, it’s time to replace the weather stripping. Gaps like this are an open invitation for...Read More
Are all spiders venomous?Do you like spiders? Yeah…I didn’t think so! Most people don’t like them. Some people are even completely terrified of them, suffering from a disorder known as Arachnophobia, or the...Read More
Do bees die after they sting you? Do bees die after they sting you? The Honey Bee does! After they sting you, most bees are able to remove their stinger from your body. When the Honey...Read More
Frequently asked questions about mice and their breeding habits...They are sometimes capable of breeding after this age, but doing so usually results in complications and death. Other facts about mice: Mice have facial expressions, which communicate their moods...Read More
Does firewood attract termites?...travel around (underground) in search of new food, which in their case is wood, or any other cellulose product. Any piece of wood, whether it be a dead tree, part...Read More
If I have mice, will I get more?...will help remove any potential trails. There are also numerous deoderizers on the market. Often times, rodents are found in attics of homes. In these cases, professional pest / wildlife...Read More
Vitamin K and rats...stores, but rather one of their distribution warehouses. The company brought in a professional pest control company to deal with the problem. The pest control company started an aggressive baiting...Read More
Do termites eat cellulose?You probably know, and have heard countless people say that termites eat wood. It’s pretty common knowledge, right? Did you know that termites don’t actually eat wood, but rather a...Read More
Do termites look like ants?...ants have different length wings. For further help with identification, refer to our termite page for a side by side picture comparison of the two. https://proactivepestga.com/termite-control/ If you suspect that...Read More
Deer Tick Activity in Winter Blacklegged ticks, which carry Lyme disease, can remain active in their adult stage from fall to spring as long as the temperature is above freezing. This tick is typically found on deer and...Read More
Interesting Facts About Praying Mantis...according to Buglogical.com. Praying Mantis Common Name: Praying Mantis Scientific Name: Mantis religosa Type: Invertebrates Diet: Carnivores Average Life Span in the wild: 1 year Size: 0.5 to 6 inches...Read More
How Often Should You Treat a House for Termites?...termites each wood that’s actually a fallacy. They eat a component of wood known as cellulose. This component is also found in sheetrock which means not only wood dwellings are...Read More
Poisoned mice and their effects on cats that eat themIf a rat or a mouse eats poisoned bait blocks, and then my cat eats the poisoned rodent, will my cat get sick? I have been asked this question countless...Read More
When Cockroaches Take Flight: How to Get Rid of Palmetto Bugs...to organize every space and keep from leaving piles around. Palmetto bugs are more likely to stay away from your house if you don’t make it comfortable for them to...Read More
Pest Control In Buford...for its small-town feel and enticing amenities. According to Visit Buford.com, “We are proud to be in Buford. Our community is very active and enjoys showcasing who we are as the...Read More
Can snakes swim?...float, while holding their heads high out of the water. Water snakes, or any other snakes that are swimming, typically swim at or under the surface of the water, with...Read More
Mopping After a Pest Treatment...be cleaned and mop as needed. Common Household Pests The most common household pests that may be getting inside your home are: termites, cockroaches, ants, carpet beetles, stink bugs, meal...Read More