In the pest control industry, the key to success is always staying on top of the most recent trends and practices throughout the market. Sometimes, in our endeavor to research this goal, we broaden our search to markets nationwide, focusing on those states which have similar climates (and therefore, pest problems) to our own. […]
One of the least understood pests in Georgia, the Eastern Carpenter Bee is also one of the most common. As its name suggests, carpenter bees like to make their nests in wood structures. The carpenter bee is considered by many to be a nuisance pest, and we get calls about them regularly. In this week’s […]
It can be common this time of year to see termite alates (or swarmers) – but what type of termites are they? Worldwide, there are over 2,000 termite species, but only about 50 of those species are found in the United States. Here in Savannah, Georgia, there are usually only 3 termite varieties found: Eastern […]
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 […]
Six years ago, my husband and I built our first home. While choosing options, they presented us with a pest control system that sounded absolutely amazing to a bug fearing person like me, at the time. They said that as our home was being built, they would install rubber-like tubes within the walls before they […]
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