Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN With its moderate climate, Memphis is a popular destination for termites. These voracious insects can start swarming as early as February, due to the temperate weather. When it comes to termite control, prevention is the best strategy. It’s better to take steps now to deter them from your home, than it is to wait and have to deal with an infestation. That’s why your termite control professionals at AAA Termite & Pest compiled this list of seven tips to help prevent termites in your Memphis home. Tip 1: Watch for loose wood Termites …
How to Handle an Ant Infestation in Memphis
Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN What do ants and humans have in common? They are both social creatures. However, if you see ants skittering through your kitchen or bathroom, you have a problem. Where you see one or two ants you soon could see a long trail of many ants, foraging into your home in search of food. Worry not. Your Memphis pest control professionals are here to help you with this guide on how to handle an ant infestation. How does an ant colony function? A colony includes multiple types of ants, each of which has its …
The Importance of Total Termite Control
Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN Five billion dollars. That’s how much property damage that termites are estimated to do each year. Do not let the small size of these insects fool you. They are a significant threat to a wide variety of structures and, because they are so small, they can remain hidden in concealed spaces for quite some time – all while building their colonies and devouring the structure of homes and businesses just like yours. There is no guaranteed failsafe method of protection against termites, but your best defense is termite control services, provided by a …
Here’s How to Deal with House Spiders
Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN Do spiders give you that creepy crawly feeling? While most spiders are harmless to humans, that doesn’t mean you want them in your home. You may also have family members that suffer from a fear of spiders (aka arachnophobia), or you might have this fear yourself. That’s why, today on the blog, the pest professionals in Memphis at AAA Termite & Pest present this guide on how to deal with house spiders. What spiders are common to Memphis? Common species of spiders in Memphis, Cordova and the surrounding areas in West Tennessee include …
Tips for Keeping Pests Out of Your Home this Year
Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN The holiday season is behind us, and it’s a fresh new year. And while gatherings often result in good cheer, that’s not always the case. Bugs gathering or living inside your home is not a cozy and comfortable experience for you. It can send chills down your spine as a homeowner. Plus, some pest harbor and transmit diseases that could affect your overall health. The last thing you want to worry about or deal with is bugs like ants, spiders, roaches, and other common household pests. Therefore, today on the blog, we share …
Cold weather pests to watch out for in 2023
Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN Frigid winter temperatures can naturally drive pests to find a more conducive living area that’s warm and safe from outdoor elements. Unfortunately, in many cases, your home is up for grabs and can become a hotel to unwanted and uninvited guests. Fortunately, through essential pest control services, you can drastically reduce pest presence in your home this winter. Our Memphis area pest control experts at AAA Termite & Pest Control share on the blog today the most common cold weather pests to watch out for in 2023. Plus, we provide a few extra …
What happens to Pests during the Winter Months?
Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN During winter, many people rejoice in one thing: cooler temps, with the hope of fewer pests. But it doesn’t imply that all pests disappear just because you don’t see them. In the winter, when resources like food and warmth are scarce, many pests go into a stage resembling hibernation, and some snuggle together. So, our Memphis area pest control experts at AAA Termite and Pest Control share what happens to pests during the winter months so that you understand how to protect your home. Is pest control necessary during the winter? Winter pest …
4 Pests that will Bug Memphis Homeowners
Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN Many people exhale with relief when the end of the summer season and the cooler temps arrive. They often believe that the never-ending struggle against pests is finally over, and they can go outside without being swarmed by wasps, flies, and ants. Our Memphis area pest control experts at AAA Termite and Pest Control don’t want to pop your bubble, but we do want you to know that the struggle against pests continues throughout winter because many pests are still active. Therefore, our pest control technicians share on the blog today four pests that will bug Memphis …
Is Pest Control during the Winter a Must?
Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN Many people believe that bugs die off or hibernate during the winter. While you may not see bugs quite as often during the cooler months, they aren’t actually dead. They adapt to cooler temperatures by hiding. The fact that bugs are harder to find during the winter makes identifying infestations that much harder unless you’re a trained pest control technician. However, you can still protect your home from pest infestations with year-round pest control treatments. So today on the blog, find out if pest control during the winter is a must. What is …
Are Spiders more Common in the Fall?
Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN The Cleveland Clinic estimates that up to 15% of Americans fear spiders. Are you one of them? If so, we hate to break it to you, but spiders become more active during the late summer and early fall. Why does this happen, and what can you do? Find out in this article from AAA Termite & Pest Control. Why are spiders so active in early fall? Like any other animal, including humans, spiders need shelter, food, and water. The search for any or all of them is what leads spiders to infiltrate your …