Insect Info
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…
Read More5 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…
Read MoreBed 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…
Read MoreCan 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…
Read MoreBed 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…
Read MoreLadybugs, 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…
Read MoreInsect 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.…
Read MoreAntlion 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…
Read MoreThe 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,…
Read MoreWhy 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…
Read MoreBed 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…
Read MoreGerman 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…
Read MoreThe top 28 biting & stinging Arthropods #whatbugsme
Here is some really great information from Luke Guy of Pest Pro App, a great little sight where you can upload a picture of your creepy-crawly to be identified. I guess we are weird, we love to ID bugs. Comes with the territory.
Read MoreCentipedes #whatbugsme
Many homeowners have undoubtedly seen these scurrying in and out of shower and bathroom sink drains, their numerous legs making them look more menacing than they are. Centipedes are sometimes called “hundred-leggers” because of their many pairs of legs, but they can actually have anywhere from 15-177 pairs of legs, depending on the species.…
Read MoreBand-aids
Tip of the week: Band-aids This picture shows 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 the odor. A plethra of who knows what was…
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