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Frost Cracking

December 21, 2011

During the winter we prepare for harsh weather by piling on layers of clothing and wearing heavy coats, gloves, hats and scarves; unfortunately, not many people think about how the living things in their yards and gardens react to the cold.  Trees and shrubs are vulnerable to cold weather just like we are.  If new [...]

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Using Ziploc Bags and Vacuum Cleaners to Catch Fruit Flies

December 7, 2011

Pest Control Tip: Make a Plastic Ziploc Bag Trap Place a few slices of an apple or other sweet fruit inside a freezer bag. Open that bag about an inch to allow the fruit flies to enter and surround the fruit. Zip the bag closed, trapping them inside and release them outside. Vacuum Cleaner Method [...]

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Pest control for woodworms

November 23, 2011

Termites are not the only insect that can cause serious damage to the structure of your home; woodworms will bore into the wood of your house, furniture and other areas where they are afforded a woody protection. Pest control experts say woodworms often go undetected for years because the adults, also known as Furniture Beetles, [...]

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Using neem oil as organic Nashville pest control

November 9, 2011

Pest control specialists say neem oil is a popular choice among homeowners who prefer an organic Nashville pesticide that targets harmful insects. The oil is derived from the seeds of neem trees and is used as a Nashville pesticide, in skin care products, as fertilizer and for many other uses. When used as a Nashville [...]

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Pest Control Tip: Wasp Watch

October 15, 2011

No one wants to get stung by a wasp. Their stings hurt tremendously and if you’re allergic to them, a sting can be detrimental to your health, especially since they’re not like bees that can only sting once. Wasps are capable of stinging multiple times and don’t necessarily need a reason to sting you. Since [...]

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The vacuum: an underused ally in the fight against fleas

October 15, 2011

If you choose to have pets, you will more than likely experience an unpleasant flea infestation at some point. Almost impossible to kill with your bare hands, at the first sight of fleas immediate action should be taken. Everyone knows the standard treatments of topical medications for your pet’s fur and aerosol bombs to let [...]

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Pest control tip: What is the West Nile Virus?

October 12, 2011

Most people have heard of the West Nile Virus (WNV), but may not know exactly what it is, how it is transmitted, what the symptoms are and who is more at-risk. West Nile Virus is found in the majority of temperate areas of North America and mostly affects birds. WNV is transmitted from bird to [...]

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Pest Control Tip: Vole Control

October 1, 2011

Voles are tiny, mouse-like rodents that burrow holes underneath your landscape as they feed off the roots of plants. Homeowners often mistake voles as moles because they both create underground tunnels, but vole tunnels do not produce the signature volcano mound of dirt moles create. The damage created by vole burrowing results in a sinking [...]

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Pest control tip: What is the West Nile Virus?

October 1, 2011

Most people have heard of the West Nile Virus (WNV), but may not know exactly what it is, how it is transmitted, what the symptoms are and who is more at-risk. West Nile Virus is found in the majority of temperate areas of North America and mostly affects birds. WNV is transmitted from bird to [...]

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Pest Control Tip: Deer-Resistant Evergreens

September 28, 2011

Anyone who wants a beautiful, successful landscape knows that Tennessee pest is an important aspect in maintaining and promoting optimal health. You’ve utilized the best pesticides to protect your plants from destructive bugs and other Tennessee pest options to eliminate nuisance pests such as rabbits, moles and voles. But no matter how much time and [...]

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