Active Pest Control Blog

Bee Sting vs Wasp Sting

Especially in the summertime here in Atlanta GA, the chances of getting a bug bite while spending time outdoors are likely. The main culprits? Bees

How Ant Infestations Start in Your House

Ants are tricky little pests—they always seem to find a way in, and no one seems to be exempt from ant problems. They build colonies

Are Mosquitoes Active At Night?

Summer is the season of mosquitoes here in Atlanta, but they can also be active in the spring and linger into the fall months. Mosquito

Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire Ants in Atlanta GA

Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire Ants in Atlanta May 30, 2018 Causing immense, hard-to-eliminate infestations, ants are bad enough as is. But add the ability to sting to the mix, and they’re no longer a nuisance pest. Now, they’re also a health threat. That’s the concern fire ants bring to the table, and it’s ever […]

How to Safely Remove a Tick

As temperatures around Atlanta GA rise, so do the numbers of tick populations in the area. These pests remerge in the spring and summer, seeking

Can Mosquitoes Bite Through Clothes?

When it comes to mosquito bites, covering up isn’t always enough. Mosquito bites seem to appear out of nowhere sometimes – you may have woken

Coming This Spring in Georgia: Subterranean Termite Swarms

Coming This Spring in Georgia: Subterranean Termite Swarms April 3, 2018 While termite infestations may seem like something that only happens to someone else, they’re a common occurrence in Georgia. With their massive colonies and relentless munching on wooden structures, you could one day be that someone else. As spring hits, subterranean termites begin their […]

Common Spring Pests

Have you noticed that pests start to get worse here in Atlanta as spring temperatures warm up? Wasps and bees begin to buzz around, winged

There’s An Opossum In My Backyard! What Do I Do? [2021 Update]

Have you ever seen an opossum up close? They are awfully cute, especially opossum babies. They are a soft grey color with shiny eyes, cute little round ears, and the most adorable, slightly over-sized pink noses. But, if you ever have the misfortune of seeing an opossum up close with its mouth opened to reveal […]

How to Look For Signs of Termites

Termites are often only discovered when the damage starts to appear, making them one of the most dangerous pest problems. In order to avoid the