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. […]
Preferred Pest Control is a small business with humble beginnings. Since 1988, we have occupied a single building on a small plot of land in Garden City. But no longer! Preferred Pest Control recently acquired two new office buildings with greatly expanded square footage and advertising space. This will give us the opportunity to increase […]
Many families in the Savannah area have been living here for decades (in some cases, even centuries). That is the beautiful thing about our area, we have a history stretching back hundreds of years, but it does come with its inherent problems. There are households in Savannah that predate all of the local pest control […]
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 […]
One of the most frequent concerns we get from potential customers is: “How safe are these chemicals for my family and pets?” On the surface, this question seems a reasonable one. After all, chemicals and pesticides engineered to kill insect infestations should understandably warrant caution. But let us take a moment to address these concerns […]
For our blog this week, we decided to pass on some information about the dietary habits of one of the most destructive pests in Georgia – the termite. Now, it is no secret that this social insect enjoys a meal most when it consists of dead (preferably rotting) wood. Any homeowner unfortunate enough to experience […]
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 […]
Preventing Pantry Pests Pests such as stored product pests and rodents can be a big nuisance in your home. They seek out food sources such as pet food, rice, flour, cereal, crackers, bird seed, nuts, fruit, or anything else that they can get into. Sometimes, they are brought into your home right from the store, […]
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