Fleas #whatbugsme
Ain’t no Fleas on me #whatbugsme Every year it seems that there are 1 or 2 pests that are more numerous than normal. There is no definitive way to predict which they will be each year. In 2017 it seems to be fleas and yellow Jackets in Blount and…
5 Tips to Prevent Bed Bugs
Preventing Bed Bugs #whatbugsme 1. Don’t go to hotels Here are 5 tips to help you prevent bed bugs. Almost half of the people I talk to about their bed bug infestation have recently been on vacation or a business trip. Unfortunately, the quality of the establishment has little to do with whether they…
Ultrasonic Pest Repellents
Ultrasonic Pest Repellents #whatbugsme Maryville Pest Control I see these all the time and they are often followed up by “I bought this and it is keeping the roaches away.” I promise you, if I am treating your home, any pest reduction has nothing to do with these devices. Electronic pest control devices (so called…
Why do we believe old wives tales and home remedies?
Why do we believe old wives tales and home remedies? #whatbugsme Maryville Pest Control I have had hundreds of customers tell me that they applied a natural treatment that a friend or family member told them about and they believe it works. For now let’s ignore the fact that if that were true I…
How did Mice get into my house?
How did Mice get into my house!? #whatbugsme Knoxville Pest Control As the temperature drops and our activities migrate inside, pests can migrate with us as we run from the cold. This especially applies to rats and mice who steal our beloved heat and our food. Rodents in the home are also a health concern…
The Collective Internet Intelligence #whatbugsme
The Collective Internet Intelligence #whatbugsme Somewhere on the internet there is a recommendation to amputate your pinky toe to alleviate a cold. In the age of information the waters have been muddied by ignorance. Yet every day we believe things we read on the internet and advice from laymen. Believe what you will about…
Bed Bug Service
Bed Bug Service #whatbugsme Before We Start The number 1 step in all bed bug services is to get you to stop trying to fix it yourself. You will not be able to fix this problem without extensive knowledge of bed bug biology, product knowledge and a ton of experience. I don’t care if you…
Can you Guarantee a Pest Control Service?
Can you Guarantee a Pest Control Service? #whatbugsme Everyone wants a guarantee, a sure thing. In this day and age the only things you can count on are death and taxes. It is no wonder that many want some assurance that the hard-earned money they spend is not wasted. I see companies guarantee things…
Holes: How pests get in your home
Holes: How pests get in your home Winter is finally here held back by fall until the end of the year. As it gets below freezing at night we will begin to see uninvited guests wishing to warm their toes beside the fire. How will they get inside you ask? Let’s look at some of…
Knoxville Pest Control in the Winter
Knoxville Pest Control in the Winter: What’s the Point? I have been providing homes with pest control in Knoxville for over 15 years. During these years winter comes every time and I get the same questions. Why do I need pest control in the winter in the Knoxville area when it is 10 degrees and…