When is the last time you saw a colorful, flighty dragonfly outside? They are usually most abundant in the summer, after morphing from nymphs to adults. Dragonfly nymphs thrive in freshwater and may spend years in this stage, while adults only live about 1-2 months. As you read this, you may be wondering if they […]
The other day I was walking through my garage and saw a tiny cockroach scurrying past to get outside. It ran straight for the leaves and mulch, but I saw a stripe on its back as it was passing. I freaked out because I assumed it was a German cockroach – this type of roach […]
Do you have a termite warranty on your home? Has your home had a recent termite treatment? Has it EVER had a termite treatment? What IS a termite warranty? When I joined the PPC family, I had questions just like this! I had no idea what the difference between termite warranties were. Let me break […]
There are two types of people in the world: those who run screaming when they see a bee and those who swat it down. Here at Preferred Pest Control, we like to inspect the bee to see what kind it is. Honeybees are the most popular type of bee and according to Harvard research, they […]
“Does your bug guy even know what he’s doing, or is he just spraying around my house?” is a question we hear a little too often. Our pest control technicians (PCTs) are doing exactly what they’re trained to do. They treat your pest issue and are always on the lookout for new problems. PCTs must […]
Once a year your termite control company calls to tell you your “Annual Termite Inspection” is due. But what is a termite inspection? Do they inspect inside and outside? What happens during a termite inspection? We’ve made it simple to understand what we’re looking for at your home. A proper termite inspection is the epitome […]
In a recent blog post, we discussed the benefits of a regular, professional pest control service. People who live in high-risk areas (wooded area, near bodies of water, near marsh or swamp, etc.) are most likely to need consistent and frequent services, such as our monthly pest control plan. With exceptional living conditions and high […]
Pests that enter your home are looking for something – food, shelter, heat, reprieve from heat, etc. There are many things you can do to discourage their activity though. Clean up after yourself. This seems to be a sensitive subject with many people, but poor sanitation is a major reason pests get inside. Throw your […]
Anyone local to Savannah, Georgia knows how common pests are in this area. Roaches, snakes, and spiders are all every day visitors around most our homes. Our normally-mild climate offers comfortable conditions for many creatures that will invade for survival if conditions are extreme (too hot, cold, dry, or wet). Marshy areas near the coast […]
Imagine this – one morning you wake up with red itchy bumps. Did a mosquito attack you in your sleep? You think nothing of it until the next morning when you find more bites! After further investigation, you notice the bites are grouped closely together and appear to be in a line down your arms, […]
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