Protect Your Home From Fall Pests
As summer weather begins to shift and the cooler days of fall approach, many pest populations will die out. However, there are a couple of
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Why are Yellow Jackets So Aggressive in the Late Summer?
If you’ve attended an outdoor barbecue picnic during the late summer in Georgia, you probably have dealt with yellow jackets trying to crash your party.
Fall Is Flea Season
Did you know that late summer to early fall is flea season in GA? These tiny blood feeders suck blood from mammals using tiny, straw-like
Why Relationships Are Important
Where relationships matter. Yes, this is just a business tagline….. but to us at Active Pest Control it means so much more. Our business is
The Ghost of Christmas Tree Past
Issues stemming from Christmas trees can come back to haunt you even after Christmas is long gone! It all has to do with the disposal
Snakes in the Wall?
Hearing hissing in the wall might not be as uncommon as you think. Snakes that chase mice or rats into the home can often be
The Tails Tell All: Rodent Awareness Week in Atlanta
The Tails Tell All: Rodent Awareness Week in Atlanta October 10, 2018 Did you know that some rodents can shed their tails to help them escape from predators? Deer mice are one the most common rodent species in Atlanta, GA and invade homes across the middle part of the state. These mice can shed the […]
More Legs, More Problems: Centipedes and Millipedes in Georgia
More Legs, More Problems: Centipedes and Millipedes in Georgia September 24, 2018 When the sun goes down, not only do owls, bats, and raccoons come out to mingle, but centipedes and millipedes also join them. As nocturnal pests, these creatures like to make their homes in moist, dark areas such as underneath landscaping rocks, logs, […]
Preventing Overwintering Pests Like Stink Bugs in Knoxville, TN
Preventing Overwintering Pests Like Stink Bugs in Chattanooga, TN September 5, 2018 As summer fades to fall, residents of Chattanooga, TN prepare their homes for the cooler season. Although many pests disappear when temperatures drop, others seem to multiply by the hundreds and invade homes across our area. Stink bugs pop up more toward the […]
Looking Past the Mythology: Earwigs in Atlanta
Looking Past the Mythology: Earwigs in Atlanta August 31, 2018 As with most rumors, it’s tough to say how the one about earwigs got started. You may have heard it: The insects were thought to crawl into people’s ears when they’re sleeping. But, as with all old wives’ tales, this legend is not true. In […]