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 […]
Here at Preferred Pest Control, we like to keep updated on the newest trends in our market. To do this, I take time every day to sit and read internet articles and several subscription magazines that are mailed to my office, many of which are very relevant to a Savannah pest control industry. One such […]
Most of my reading of late has consisted of subscription magazines like Pest Management Professional, but I like to search the Internet sometimes to keep updated on the most recent studies and trends in our industry that concern Savannah exterminators. Yesterday morning I came across a Washington Post blog where the author ran a comparison […]
The following are tips from Preferred Pest Control, which help you to discourage termite activity in your home. Please note, these measures will not prevent or control infestations. Moisture attracts Eastern Subterranean Termites. Moisture problems should be corrected as follows: Eliminate any standing water and its source. Keep gutters and downspouts clean, in good repair […]
Save the Vanishing Honey Bees! There is little doubt, bees and in particular honeybees are under stress. Most knowledgeable people agree there is a problem. What we need is good information gleaned through scientific study. As always, a sound strategy is based on facts. What are we doing? We caution against disturbing honeybees and most […]
Keep an eye out for those Eastern Subterranean Termites this Spring. It seems as though time is flying by this year. Before we know it, spring will have sprung. I cannot wait for the warmer weather and the beauty that comes with the blooming of everything in the spring. Unfortunately, there are less beautiful things […]
Stop Roach Activity in your Home! By working with your Preferred Pest Control of Savannah, GA technician, you can also help reduce the chances of a roach infestation. The follow are measures Preferred Pest Control has found to be effective in helping your house stay free of roaches. Eliminate sources of food by cleaning up […]
Roaches in Savannah, GA I’ve seen and heard details about the different types of roaches that are common in and around the Savannah area: The big American Roach (aka – water bugs, palmetto bugs, etc.), the slightly smaller Brown Banded Roach, and the nasty German Roach just to name a few. I do not like […]
For those of you that regularly read our informative blogs, we touched slightly on the details of hibernation of insects in our last blog, “Do Bugs Hibernate?”. While writing that blog, I came across a very detailed article with amazing information about how Honey Bees hibernate in the winter. Talk about team work! With the […]
Bugs Hibernate? It seems as though everything is looking for warmth and shelter heading into the upcoming cold months. While some bugs will find their way into our homes (see our previous blog “Happy Fall Ya’ll” on how to prevent the entry of insects/rodents) and share our heat for the winter months, there are other […]
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