The Zika Scare in Knoxville TN
The Zika Scare in Knoxville TN #whatbugsme I am sick and tired of the sensationalist media scaring my customers when it comes to Zika, West Nile, and Chagas disease. You wanna know the worst part? Even pest control companies are using scare tactics as well. They should know better and be ashamed of themselves. Sure,…
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Treating in the rain?
Treating in the rain? #whatbugsme Years ago we were like the mail man. Come rain snow sleet, or shine, we treated outside for the control of creepy crawlies. Take your hand away from your open agasp mouth and ask me why it’s a problem. It’s not. And it never was. These days if 1…
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Common Pest Control Questions
Common Pest Control Questions I get this question all the time. “Is it safe for kids and pets?” Honestly, I answer a lot of questions. No stupid questions you ask? No there are never any stupid questions on a subject you are not familiar with. Learning is a beautiful thing. In fact I love to…
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Why do I Have Bugs? #whatbugsme
Why Do I Have Bugs? Are you sick and tired of these 4, 6, 8, or more legged creatures invading your home? Your home is supposed to be your safe space where your own environment breeds comfort and safety. Is something biting you, eating your birthday cake, or just giving you the willies? Let’s explore…
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Diamotaceous Earth & Delusional Parasitosis #whatbugsme
The expansive internet buzz on Diamotaceous Earth lately has proven to be a negative thing. Everyone wants something effective, safe, and something they can do themselves. DE is supposed to fit that bill. It doesn’t. Don’t believe me because Aunt Bertha told you it was great stuff? Read this and this. But…
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Why Bug Bombs Don’t Work #whatbugsme
If I had a dollar for every time I met a new customer who told me they tried bug bombs before calling me I would be able to retire. In every single case they used way too many creating a potentially dangerous situation, not to mention it didn’t work. If it did, they wouldn’t…
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Mulch, Pretty but Worthless
Mulch #whatbugsme Here in East Tennessee and in many other places in the US we love our mulch. Homeowners spend billions to make their landscaping look pristine and manicured. But why mulch? Why anything for that matter? It may look great for a while but it must be constantly redone or touched up. Does it…
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Bed bug Detection K9 dogs #whatbugsme
Bed bug Detection K9 dogs #whatbugsme Knoxville Pest Control We have all heard of bomb and drug sniffing dogs but have you heard of a bed bug sniffing dog? Today that is a reality. Bed bugs are sometimes tough to find even for a seasoned veteran like me and even then, my visual hunt for…
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Bugs in my new House! #whatbugsme
Bugs in my new House! #whatbugsme You just moved into your new home. It is clean, fresh, and empty. This is the start of something beautiful. Until you start seeing bugs. Wait a minute, this house is brand new, it shouldn’t have bugs. We haven’t even had time to dirty it or break anything. …
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German Roaches #whatbugsme
German Roaches: #whatbugsme If you have called me out to treat German Roaches for you there are several things you need to know. Stop blaming the neighbors: In our society everyone wants to blame someone else. When it comes to roaches this will do you no good. Even if your neighbors are nasty and that’s…
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