Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN No one wants bugs or other pests in their home. However, sometimes there just is not any way to avoid them. Whether you are a landlord or a renter, it may be difficult to determine who is responsible for pest control services. Monthly pest control treatments will certainly benefit both the property owner and the tenant, which can make it confusing on deciding who should pay for the service. Here are some questions that can help you gain clarity on this subject. Check the lease When in doubt, renters should always check their rental policy. A …
Facts about Pests that Invade your Home
Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN Pests such as fleas and ticks are not necessarily an indication of a dirty home. These unwanted houseguests can find their way inside any home by small cracks or holes in your foundation, around windows and doors, and even hitchhike a ride on your clothing or your pet’s fur. Since these pests survive by feeding on the blood of mammals such as humans and animals, they may just set up camp inside your home. Here are some facts that you may not know about these common household pests. Fleas Fleas are not vertically challenged …
How to Select a Termite Inspector
Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN Why HOMEWORK never ends? Just when your kids are getting out of school and the thought of no more nights of endless homework seems to be within reach, I have to deliver a “little” bad news. Did you know that the termite is called the ‘silent destroyer’? It is called this, because it is able to hide and thrive in homes without leaving outward signs of damage. Unfortunately this is also their swarm season (hopefully you read our last blog and you know what that means – if not, shame on you) and for …
Know the Difference between Flying Ants and Termites
Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN As spring arrives, hopefully for good this time, a lot of you will probably start working on the dreaded SPRING CLEANING project of getting your home ready for summer. Spring not only brings warmer temps and cleaning projects, it can also bring swarms of insects. Knowing the difference between FLYING ANTS & SWARMING TERMITES can save you both money and your sanity. Trust me, I’ve talked to many “panicked” homeowners over the years as they worry that their biggest investment, their home, has just become “the hottest lunch spot in town for …
How Do I Know If I Have Bedbugs?
Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN Creepy, crawly insects biting you in your sleep is not something anyone wants to think about. The fact is bedbug infestations can happen to anyone and they aren’t always directly linked with cleanliness. Bedbugs may be hard to detect, but the most definite way to determine if you have an outbreak of bedbugs is to actually trap one and provide a sample to a qualified pest control technician. Catching a bedbug is not always possible. In fact, you may not realize you have a bedbug outbreak initially, but there are telltale signs you …
Top 5 Reasons to Hire Professional Pest Control
Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN If your home or business is dealing with a pest infestation, reaching for a can of bug killer or a box of bait should not be your first choice. For extermination results that last, hiring a professional pest control service is the best way to deal with those unwanted insects, spiders or rodents. With that being said, here are the top 5 reasons to hire a professional pest control service. Your health Pests are not just a nuisance, they can carry diseases and bacteria that expose you and your family to potential illness. Identify and …
Dangerous Pests that can Invade your Home
Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN There are a variety of pests that can infest your home, from insects to rodents. Although most of these pests to not pose a threat to you, they may cause damage to your home. On the other hand, some pests can be particularly dangerous to you or anyone else living in your home. If you spot any of these pests inside your home, call us at AAA Termite and Pest to get rid of them and keep you safe! Spiders look scarier than they actually are, most of them are harmless to humans. In fact, …
Termite Inspections for your New Home
Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN Most of the time home buyers assume a termite inspection is only necessary when purchasing a used home, not a new one. In reality, a termite inspection should take place for any home that you buy, even a newly built home. Although older homes are more likely subject to rotten wood, new homes can still be infested with termites, turning your dream home into a nightmare. If you are purchasing a new home, here is why you should order a termite inspection. Buying a new home already comes with a huge financial commitment, and …
Have you Heard of Zika Virus?
Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN Why are the health communities so alarmed about Zika and its potential effects? The alarming fact is that there is a strong link between the virus and a neurological disorder called microcephaly that occurs in unborn babies. Microcephaly is a condition that causes babies to be born with abnormally small heads, which causes significant developmental issues and even infantile death. Cases of microcephaly are on the rise in countries where Zika is prevalent; the U.S. Center for Disease Control has even warned pregnant women to avoid traveling to those affected areas. It seems inevitable that …
Flying Ants or Something Else?
Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN Brownish or black in color, pavement ants are about 2.5 to 3 mm in length and have parallel lines on the thorax portion of their body. These insects tend to forage for food by invading buildings and homes. They will consume anything from meat, other live or even dead insects, seeds, or grease. When pavement ants mate, the queens reproduce males with wings and female reproductive ants, known as swarmers. The swarmers are what create new colonies by mating. These flying ants reproduce around June or July. After they mate, the females leave to become …