Are essential oils effective for pest control?
Are Essential Oils effective for pest control? #whatbugsme Every time someone asks about how to get rid of this pest or that pest someone invariably recommends the use of essential oils. Everyone wants to protect little Johny and Fido but how safe is it and does it even work? Let’s take a look, but I…
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Stung 2015 Unrated Version #whatbugsme #movies Let’s get into the next #whatbugsme movie review, Stung from 2015 unrated. This is probably unrated because why bother, you know what you are getting into with a movie like this, especially from IFC Midnight. Besides, its Canadian so whatever. It’s silly, fun and gory. My wife would hate…
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Spiders 3D 2013 PG-13 #whatbugsme #movies And now for something completely different. No Maryville pest control tips or Knoxville pest control stories today. How about a series of blogs about bug movies. Does that bug you? Sometimes we have to step back and not be so serious. I have surprised you, scared you, and…
Read MoreDon’t cancel pest control in the winter
Don’t Cancel Your Pest Control in the Winter It is cold outside and you haven’t seen a bug in weeks. Might as well cancel that pest control and save some money for the kids Christmas right? Well, hold on before you make a bad decision. You already have a Pest Control service right? And…
Read MoreWhat to expect from Phoenix Pest Control
What to expect from Phoenix Pest Control What sets Phoenix Pest Control apart from the competition is our devotion to making sure you have all the information you need and we have as much training as possible. Understanding the biology of the pests and why they are bugging you is paramount to achieving control. This…
Read MoreBug Phobias
Entomophobias #whatbugsme What is your phobia? Entomophobia (also known as insectophobia) is characterized by an excessive or unrealistic fear of one or more classes of insect. Below is a list of some of the specific insect phobia names. Do you have one of these or are you just like most people who find them…
Read MoreWhy Over the Counter Pesticides are Under Effective #whatbugsme
Why Over the Counter Pesticides Are Under Effective Stop Spraying #whatbugsme You quietly woke up in the middle of the night for a piece of pie turned the light on and the dreaded roach seems to have had the same idea. What do you do? Well, like any red blooded American it is your responsibility…
Read MoreWaterbugs VS Roaches
Waterbugs VS Roaches. What is the difference? #whatbugsme What is a waterbug? What is a Roach? Are they the same thing? In every region of the country there are local names for things. In the south all soft drinks are referred to as “coke” where as in the north it is “pop”. It is…
Read MorePest control band-aids
Do you Have Pest Control Solutions or Band-Aids? #whatbugsme <—-This picture shows a perfect example of a band-aid. An air freshener was put on this table above a smelly trashcan. The odor was pretty bad and the oil was not helping much. The problem is not the odor. The problem is what is causing…
Read MoreMothballs are dangerous and ineffective
Mothballs are Dangerous and Ineffective. #whatbugsme Mothballs work on… NOTHING! Not only are mothballs hazardous, they are one of the most unnecessary chemicals manufactured. There isn’t anything that naphthalene accomplishes that we cannot do safer with something else. What began as a way to kill moths has blossomed into a widely-used means of repelling other…
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