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Are These Hiding In Your Yard?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XyTYcOY8-U Did you know termites cost 5 billion dollars worth of...
Spring Cleaning Pest Control
Happy first day of Spring! With warm weather here to stay, bugs are going to be much more active...
Know the Signs of Termites
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gDJ1eCWwmKE Termites are a year-round issue, but spring is when...
This is a firewood red flag
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/aHN6_0BojWg Q: Do you know why this is a red flag? A: Termites...
Does Your Landscape Attract Pests?
Did you know that your landscape can affect whether or not bugs enter your home? If you have trees...
10 Tips to Prevent Termites
Louisiana is considered a high-risk area for termite infestations. Unfortunately, most homeowners'...
How Cockroaches Affect Allergies
Cockroaches bites aren't dangerous, but that doesn't mean these creepy crawlies are harmless....
5 Signs of Termite Activity
What are warning signs of termite activity? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIXSc6KDFUc Now that...
Termite Infestation Map
Termites thrive in warm, humid climates. This means that homes in Louisiana have a very high risk...
What Does Termite Damage Look Like?
Do you know what termite damage looks like? This home has an active infestation, with termites...
Top 5 DIY Pest Control Tips
Top 5 DIY Pest Control Tips Pests are a problem year-round, but with spring on the horizon, you'll...
How to Identify German Roaches
Here are a few easy ways to identify German roaches compared to American cockroaches. One of the...
Where Do Pests Go in Winter?
As we move into the cooler months, you may start to see fewer bugs outside, making it seem like a...
Did You Know? Termites Cost Americans $5 Billion Every Year
Did you know? Termites cost Americans around $5 billion a year. Unfortunately, this type of damage...
Spiders: The Good, the Bad and the Scary
One of the spookiest things you can find in your home is... spiders! Did you know up to 15% of the...
How to Keep Spiders Out
Do you hate seeing spiders in your house? Besides regular pest control spraying, the best way to...
Ants Are A Big Problem
Ants are a big problem right now! This crape myrtle is absolutely infested, as well as the two...
Fact Friday: 6 Strange Spider Facts
Happy Fact Friday! We've got some more fun (if somewhat creepy) facts. Today we're looking at...
Did You Know? Pests Can Cause Asthma
Did you know? Certain pests like cockroaches and dust mites can trigger asthma and allergies in...
Preventing Mosquitos Prevents Disease
Mosquitos are one of the most annoying and deadly pests around the world. Malaria, West Nile, Zika...
Dealing With Fire Ants
One pest that's most active in summer is the fire ant. Fire ants, also known as red imported fire...