Palmetto bugs are a common pest in Georgia, and throughout the United States. “Palmetto bug” is actually a southern U.S. name for the American cockroach. While proper sanitation goes a long way to help prevent and get rid of palmetto bugs, having a roach infestation may not mean that your home or business is dirty.…
Pest control is important all year-round, but in the springtime, it becomes more apparent. Every spring, the phones at Monitor Pest Control are ringing constantly with infestations as the weather warms up and the bugs show themselves. There are a few pests that are our most common infestations in the spring here in Atlanta. Most…
Atlanta residents feel the pain every spring and summer when the mosquitos seem to swarm everywhere outdoors. With Georgia’s above-average winter temperatures, we are expecting an earlier mosquito season than usual in early spring. Now is the time to start planning on how to get rid of mosquitoes before they even start biting – and…
We’re lucky to live in a place where winters are mild. Georgia’s temperatures don’t dip too low and we don’t usually have to worry about snow. While it is mild, some bugs are less of a nuisance but there are winter bugs to watch out for, too. We typically look for mosquitos, flies, and roaches…
Do you want to know how to bug-proof your home? Atlanta’s Monitor Pest Control exterminators have extensive experience getting rid of infestations and keeping the pests away for good. Prevention is the best way to reduce your risks of a costly, time-consuming, and embarrassing bug problem. Read our nine top tips on how to bug-proof…
The start of Spooky season means Halloween, refreshing cooler weather, pumpkins, sweaters, and football…The cold weather also means creepy fall bugs are looking for shelter inside your property. Spiders The house spider is the most common type of spider that you will find living in your home and they are seen more often in the…
No one wants to open a kitchen cabinet in the morning and find that you’ve had unexpected, unwelcome rodent visitors. Sometimes the biggest question is how did they even get in? You keep things clean. You don’t have much clutter… There are many factors that go into a mice infestation – not just your personal…
One of the most common questions our exterminators get is, “What is the difference between a roach and waterbug?” Cockroaches and waterbugs are common pests that we find in Atlanta homes and businesses. Many people use the name interchangeably, which can cause even more confusion. The most common kind of pest that we see referred…
Among other things, Georgia is known for heat, humidity, and bugs. The summer bugs that we face most often are mosquitoes, roaches, ants, and flies. When your Atlanta business or home becomes overrun with pests, Monitor Pest Control can help. Heat and Humidity All of the most common summer bugs in Georgia are attracted to…
With Memorial Day barbeques behind us, hot weather here to stay, and all kinds of outdoor activities on the horizon – Atlanta and North Georgia residents are seeing an increase in bugs at every step. Bugs and pests are typically the most active in warm, humid weather. Luckily, we offer summer pest control! The bugs…