Spring Season Archives

If you’ve lived in Georgia for a while, you know fleas are a very common spring and summertime pest. If you have pets that go outdoors, you’ve likely encountered fleas at some point. Fleas are small, brown insects that are usually found on animals. They also jump and can be very evasive. Fleas prefer to live on animals because they feed off their blood, and the fur is a perfect host for their eggs. Here are our top tips for fighting fleas inside your home: Start at the source. If you’re experiencing a flea infestation, it’s most likely that it…

Why Ants are Attracted to your Bathroom and How to Get Rid of Them

April 6, 2023southernpestandwildlifePest Control, Spring Season

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Ants are small but mighty pests that often seem to show up out of nowhere - especially when food is involved. That’s why seeing an ant or two trapezing around your kitchen or dining room is not surprising. But when you notice that weird black line in your bathroom and realize it's ants, it’s hard to imagine what could be so appealing about that room. Here are a couple of reasons ants love the bathroom: Moisture The bathroom contains a lot of water. From the toilet to the sink, to the shower, most of the tasks a bathroom is used…

Top 4 Pest Control Tips for this Spring

March 23, 2023southernpestandwildlifePest Control, Spring Season

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The first signs of spring are starting to bloom in Georgia, bringing warmer weather, longer days, and pests. If you want to deter those unwanted guests from invading your home, here are 4 things you can do to keep them outside (where they belong). Pest proof the outside of your home first. In order to prevent frustrating pests from making their way into your home, you’ll want to start with your landscaping. To do that, make sure you: Clear your yard of overgrown grass, trees, shrubbery, and piled-up leaves. Make sure to also clear away debris in your yard as…