Where to Find Wolf Rats in Georgia and How to Get Rid of Them Georgia, with its diverse wildlife and natural landscapes, is home to various species, some of which can pose a nuisance when they encroach upon human settlements. One such creature is the elusive and tenacious wolf rat. In this blog, we will…
Palmetto Bugs vs. Cockroaches: Which Infect Georgia Homes and How to Protect Your Family Georgia is home to a wide variety of insects, including two notorious household pests – Palmetto Bugs and Cockroaches. While both of these insects belong to the same family, they have distinct differences in their behavior and appearance. However, they do…
What are Red Paper Wasps? Red paper wasps are fascinating insects that belong to the family Vespidae, which includes other wasps such as yellow jackets and hornets. These wasps are known for their bright red-orange coloration and their paper-like nests, which they construct out of chewed-up plant material. Appearance and Habitat Red paper wasps…
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Even though most of us would rather not think about them, if you live in the southeast, it’s a good idea to be informed about brown spiders. There are several types of brown spiders found in Georgia, including the Brown Recluse, the Southern House spider, and the Yellow Sac spider. Here are some poisonous and…
If you live from Canada, through the U.S. and even down to South America and if you hear rustling or rummaging near your trash at night, the North American raccoon has probably made its home. Raccoons are nocturnal, searching for anything to eat after the sun goes down. They highly intelligent mammals. They have a…
The Truth About Wasps Wasps typically get in through small openings that lead inside our homes and commercial buildings. Effectively sealing these small openings is an important step in preventing wasp infestations. Sealing these small access points inside your home will also help prevent problems from other pests like spiders, roaches, and other insects. Wasps…
As the days grow shorter and the temperatures finally begin to drop, we look forward to enjoying the mild outdoor weather. Spiders, however, have other plans. Autumn is when many spiders mate, so they’re more active, and they may come indoors looking for partners. In addition, you may see more webs outside as the spiders…
Summer means travel, and while you may be looking forward to your annual vacation as a way to rest and unwind, it’s important to stay on your guard for one insect that can become a very unpleasant souvenir of your travel adventures. Nobody likes to talk about bed bugs, but they are an unfortunate reality…
As the days get longer and we start to enjoy the summer weather, we’re faced with the less pleasant prospect of an increase in insects. One of the most annoying pests this time of year is the June bug, named because they tend to emerge around the end of May. Unfortunately, this pest is on…