Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN Spring is here, which means warmer temperatures and more daylight hours. We also enjoy beautiful blooms and a colorful landscape as nature seems to awaken and come alive again. However, spring is also a time when we see more pests. Ants, flies, termites, and stinging insects emerge and can quickly ruin your outdoor fun or invade the inside of your home. So today, on the blog, our experienced pest control company in Cordova wants you to know which pests to look for this spring and how to keep them from infesting your home …
Spring Cleaning Tips to Reduce Pests Inside your Home
Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN The arrival of spring often motivates homeowners to spend their weekends cleaning their homes. From removing old decorations in the attic or garage to deep cleaning the baseboards throughout the house, your efforts can help reduce pests in your home. Today on the blog, our Cordova pest control experts at AAA Termite & Pest Control share spring cleaning tips to reduce pests inside your home. Kitchen Ants are the most common pest in kitchens since there is ample access to food and water. If your kitchen has sticky residue from spills, crumbs on …
Expert Advice on Preparing for Termite Season
Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN Spring marks the official beginning of the termite swarming season. Although termites are active year-round, male termites leave their existing colonies to mate, forming termite swarms. Next, these swarms look for a place to call home, which could be yours! Termite swarming season usually begins around the first of spring and may last into late fall as warm temperatures continue. You may or may not spot a termite swarm because termites remain well hidden within walls, flooring, and inside structures where they find a constant food source – wood. Unfortunately for homeowners, your …
What Does it Mean if I have House Centipedes?
Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN Encountering centipedes in your home may cause alarm and uneasy feelings. Although their 15 pairs of legs may seem like fifty when you’re surprised at the sight of them hanging out on the wall, house centipedes are harmless as they cannot pierce the skin, nor do they have venom to inject to cause harm. However, Memphis homeowners should understand why an increased centipede population occurs, why it’s a cause for concern, and how to control it so that they can protect their homes. Therefore, our Memphis pest control company, AAA Termite and Pest …
3 Signs you need a Termite Inspection
Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN Termites are tiny pests that can invade your home year-round and hide within your home’s structure, potentially causing thousands of dollars in damage. Whether you notice termites inside your home, on your property, or are purchasing a new home, a termite inspection can help give you peace of mind. Therefore, our Memphis area termite control experts at AAA Termite & Pest Control share three signs you need a termite inspection so that you can protect your home against wood-destroying insects and maintain your investment. You Notice Infestation Signs Uncovering signs of a termite …
4 Types of Ants that Invade Memphis Homes
Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN Did you know that there are more than 10,000 known species of ants? If ants are infiltrating your home in Memphis, you don’t need to find an entomologist (that’s a scientist who studies insects). You just want them gone, no matter the species. Properly identifying pests invading your home is the first defense against controlling unwanted bugs. So today on the blog, our Memphis pest control experts came up with this guide to four types of ants you’re most likely to find inside your home. Argentine ants This species of ant was originally …
What type of Cockroach is living inside your Home?
Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN Spotting a cockroach inside your home can send chills down your spine. These disease-borne insects have been around for thousands of years, and they won’t be going away any time soon. Unfortunately, that means that roaches make their way indoors when their current situation isn’t working out, or they are in search of food and shelter. Pest control treatment for cockroaches is most effective when you know which time of roach you’re dealing with. So today on the blog, our Memphis pest control techs share what type of cockroach could be living inside …
How not to let Household Pests Ruin your Holidays
Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN The holiday season means a time for friends and family to gather, but no one plans for, or wants, a pest infestation during the “most wonderful time of the year.” Read on as AAA Termite and Pest Control, a leading pest control company in Cordova, explores how to keep household pests off your holiday guest list this year. Inspect any live decorations There’s nothing like the look and smell of a live Christmas tree. When you bring that tree into your home, you also might be bringing in some unwanted creatures: bugs, birds, …
Should Homeowners be Worried about Termites in the Winter?
Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN Winter temperatures can be harsh and temporarily relieve the barrage of annoying outdoor summer pests. Mosquitos retreat when the temperature drops below 50 degrees, while wasps seem to disappear after the temperature falls and stay below 45 degrees. One question many homeowners ask is whether termites die off during the winter. So today on the blog, we share whether homeowners should be worried about termites in the winter and what you can do to prevent termite damage in your home. What does winter mean for termites? Like many other pest species, termites seek …
Here’s why having a Mouse in your House is Worse than you Thought
Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN The shock of finding a mouse in your Memphis home can cause shivers or uneasy feelings that keep you awake at night. Although the fury pest is small, mice are a hazard to your home and health. From carrying diseases through your home to contaminating your food supply, mice are talented climbers that could be a health hazard. Memphis pest control company, AAA Termite and Pest Control, explains on the blog today why having a mouse in your house is worse than you thought. Lifespan The UK government published a study that determined …