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…
Bed Bugs: Do I have them?
Do I Have Bed Bugs? #whatbugsme I truly hope you do not have bed bugs. These little vampires feeding only on blood are so disruptive, they have replaced the cockroach as the most feared pest to have in your home. Even here in Knoxville, bed bugs are a concern. How do you know if you…
Ladybugs, boxelders, kudzu bugs, and stink bugs Hiding In My walls
Bugs Hiding In My walls #whatbugsme In the Knoxville area, ladybugs, boxelder bugs, brown marmorated stink bugs, and the new kudzu bug are overwintering pests many people have problems with. Besides the annoyance and sometimes the smell, they are not a danger…
Insect Bites. What Bit Me?
What Bit Me? #whatbugsme Bed Bug, Mosquito, Flea, Tick, or Spider Bites? It’s unsettling to find itchy red spots or bites on your body but what do you do about it? Most of the time it is no more than an annoyance. However some people are more sensitive than others and can have different reactions.…
Antlion Craters in my Yard?
Antlion craters in my yard? #whatbugsme Have you ever seen these holes in sandy soil around your house and wondered what they are? They were obviously created by something for a purpose. This is the trap constructed by an antlion, sometimes called the doodlebug. The larval form digs the crater in order to catch prey…
Inside VS Outside Service
Inside VS Outside service #whatbugsme Most aspects of pest control are misunderstood. That’s ok but I want to change it. It’s not like we have some magic book of secrets locked away in a vault. In fact, you have access to most of the products we use but whether you are effective or not has…