Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN At the first site of pests in your Memphis home or business, it can cause grave concern, or at the very least, make your skin crawl. Pests can spread diseases, damage your property, and even bite or sting you or your pets. Professional pest control treatments can protect your family against these unwanted intruders. However, a quick Google search will have you up in arms at deciding on the best pest control business in Cordova. AAA Termite & Pest Control wants to share with you some quick tips on choosing a pest control …
Bug Bad Guys (Part 2)
Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN On our last blog, we talked about the ways that Hollywood has portrayed bugs as villains. We’ll conclude our review of villainous bugs this go around. AAA Termite & Pest Control is a business built around bugs. We have seen what these insidious evildoers do. That’s why we decided we should do our homework on the way pop culture has been infected by bugs. Flies Flies aren’t hard to kill necessarily, but they’re everywhere. It seems like once you have one, they can magically appear and buzz on and around your food just enough to …
Bug Bad Guys (Part 1)
Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN Fear or disgust? This is a question that pertains heavily to bugs right now. Do you have a phobia of bugs? This is known as entomophobia, and while many people fear bugs, science thinks we might be getting our wires twisted. In Chapman University’s 2016 Survey on American Fears, 25 percent of respondents said they were afraid of insects and/or spiders. That’s more than the number of people fearful of becoming the victim of a violent crime, germs, or even dying. However, a closer look indicates that most people were afraid of bugs because they …
6 Reasons to get Professional Pest Control Treatments during the Holidays
Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN The holidays are coming, and the pests want to join your party. As the temperatures begin to drop this fall, the bugs and pests will be looking for a warm place to call home. Inside your home or business is the perfect place for them to call home for the winter season. Now is the time to protect your home from these invaders this holiday season. Even if you don’t see pests such as cockroaches, fleas, ants, mice, and spiders, they can still lurk in the warm crevices of your home without you knowing it. And …
Will my Homeowner’s Insurance cover Termite Damage?
Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN Homeowner’s insurance is intended to provide peace of mind that protects you and your assets in the event your home and property are damaged. A typical homeowner’s insurance policy covers damage from fire, theft, windstorms, hail, and lightning strikes… but what about termites? The answer can be complicated, so the experts at AAA Termite and Pest Control want to help you understand this issue. Even though termites do an estimated $5 billion in property damage each year in the United States alone according to the National Pest Management Association, your standard homeowner’s policy …
The Danger of Super Termites in Cordova
Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN You may know that there are two common species of termites in Tennessee: the subterranean and the drywood. However, there’s another more destructive type of termite that is becoming increasingly prevalent in the United States: the Formosan termite, also commonly referred to as “super termites.” Formosan termites are most common in Florida, but this species also has been found in Tennessee on a handful of occasions. Your termite professionals in Cordova at AAA Termite and Pest Control want to educate you as to the dangers of these super-termites. Super-termites move fast, breed quickly, …
Don’t let Pests ruin your Tailgating Fun
Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN For some folks, there are only two seasons throughout the year: football season and waiting for football season. Guess what? Football season is back in full swing. If you live for game day, you’ll probably be choosing to celebrate during this joyous time of the year. And by celebrating we mean the traditional football feast and gathering: a tailgate party. Tailgating is the time when we gather our friends, colleagues, cohorts, and rivals to enjoy a smorgasbord of foods and drinks in abundance in honor of our mighty team that so playeth on …
How to Identify if the Spiders in your home are Dangerous
Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN Arachnophobia, or a fear of spiders, is fairly common, but if a spider makes its way into your home or business, you probably want to be assured of whether it is poisonous or not. AAA Termite & Pest Control is here to help with this guide to help you identify which spiders truly are dangerous. What spiders are most common in Memphis homes? No matter how clean your house might be, that won’t stop insects from finding their way into your home, particularly spiders. Most times, spiders make their way into your house …
4 Common Fall pests in Memphis
Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN Ahhhh, fall. When the leaves start to change colors and temperatures begin to drop, the fall season can feel like one of the most inviting times of the entire year. The change of seasons also can be inviting to some unwelcome houseguests—like pests. At AAA Termite and Pest Control, we want to make sure you aware of the four most likely pests that may try and infest your home, yard, or business in Memphis this fall. Flies You may think of flies as more of an annoyance during the summer, but they actually …
Protecting your Deck against Termite Damage
Serving Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN While we are entering the annual back-to-school season, that isn’t going to put an end to enjoying the outdoors, especially if you have a deck. Useable outdoor spaces, such as decks, are great for relaxing, or entertaining friends and family on the weekends. You may even find that you enjoy your deck even more as the cooler temperatures of fall settle in. But, one of the quickest ways to ruin your much-loved deck is a termite infestation. Termites love wood, so naturally, a deck would be a prime target. Read on to learn …