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Need to know the difference between wasps and hornets? Or how to win the fight against ants? We stay on the cutting edge of the latest news and developments in residential and commercial pest control. Browse our topics to best know how to fight pests in your home or business.

How to Avoid Ticks in the Summer

How to Avoid Ticks in the Summer

Summer is a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors, but it is also the season when ticks are most active. These tiny pests can pose serious health risks, transmitting diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and more. Protecting yourself, your family,...

How a Mosquito Infestation Happens

How a Mosquito Infestation Happens

Mosquitos are more than just a nuisance. They can carry serious diseases such as Zika, West Nile Virus, and malaria, posing a health risk to your family and community. Understanding how a mosquito infestation occurs is the first step in effectively managing these...

DIY Pest Control

DIY Pest Control

Taking matters into your own hands on any DIY project can actually be a productive thing - as long as you have some luck and a tad bit of skill. But when it comes to pest control the playing field changes. Even when it comes to buying or selling a home, mortgage...

What To Do In an Encounter With a Skunk

What To Do In an Encounter With a Skunk

Encountering a skunk can be an unsettling experience, especially due to their well-known defensive mechanism – spraying a foul-smelling liquid. Skunks are generally non-aggressive and resort to spraying only when they feel threatened. Understanding the appropriate...

Potential Structure Damage from Termites

Potential Structure Damage from Termites

Termites are often called the “silent destroyers” because of their remarkable ability to chew through wood flooring, and even wallpaper undetected. For homeowners and property managers, the threat posed by these pests can lead to significant structure damage from...

Bites, Bugs and Barbeque

Bites, Bugs and Barbeque

Just because summer is winding down doesn’t mean you just shut down the grill until late spring. Regardless of the season, there’s nothing better than fresh grilled chicken, smoked ribs, grilled burgers, hotdogs, veggies and more! If there’s one thing that can dampen...

How to Keep Raccoons Away

How to Keep Raccoons Away

Raccoons may seem harmless and even charming, but they can become a real headache for homeowners when they invade your space. These nocturnal creatures are not only persistent in their search for food but can also cause substantial damage to property and pose health...

Don’t Fall For This

Don’t Fall For This

Fall is finally here! With it comes fresh air, leaves that change color, plus it’s guaranteed that the pests are on the move. While the first two are always welcomed, the last one we could certainly do without! Many people fall into the trap of thinking the cooler...

Eviction Notice

Eviction Notice

Are you comfortable sharing your home with flies, ants, roaches, and rats? Of course, the answer is a definitive NO! Regardless of how repulsive they are, many times we are completely unaware of the pest invasion. Did you know that the average home has a minimum of...

How to Avoid Ticks in the Summer

How to Avoid Ticks in the Summer

Summer is a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors, but it is also the season when ticks are most active. These tiny pests can pose serious health risks, transmitting diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and more. Protecting yourself, your family,...

What To Do In an Encounter With a Skunk

What To Do In an Encounter With a Skunk

Encountering a skunk can be an unsettling experience, especially due to their well-known defensive mechanism – spraying a foul-smelling liquid. Skunks are generally non-aggressive and resort to spraying only when they feel threatened. Understanding the appropriate...

How to Keep Raccoons Away

How to Keep Raccoons Away

Raccoons may seem harmless and even charming, but they can become a real headache for homeowners when they invade your space. These nocturnal creatures are not only persistent in their search for food but can also cause substantial damage to property and pose health...

How a Mosquito Infestation Happens

How a Mosquito Infestation Happens

Mosquitos are more than just a nuisance. They can carry serious diseases such as Zika, West Nile Virus, and malaria, posing a health risk to your family and community. Understanding how a mosquito infestation occurs is the first step in effectively managing these...

Potential Structure Damage from Termites

Potential Structure Damage from Termites

Termites are often called the “silent destroyers” because of their remarkable ability to chew through wood flooring, and even wallpaper undetected. For homeowners and property managers, the threat posed by these pests can lead to significant structure damage from...

Don’t Fall For This

Don’t Fall For This

Fall is finally here! With it comes fresh air, leaves that change color, plus it’s guaranteed that the pests are on the move. While the first two are always welcomed, the last one we could certainly do without! Many people fall into the trap of thinking the cooler...

DIY Pest Control

DIY Pest Control

Taking matters into your own hands on any DIY project can actually be a productive thing - as long as you have some luck and a tad bit of skill. But when it comes to pest control the playing field changes. Even when it comes to buying or selling a home, mortgage...

Bites, Bugs and Barbeque

Bites, Bugs and Barbeque

Just because summer is winding down doesn’t mean you just shut down the grill until late spring. Regardless of the season, there’s nothing better than fresh grilled chicken, smoked ribs, grilled burgers, hotdogs, veggies and more! If there’s one thing that can dampen...

Eviction Notice

Eviction Notice

Are you comfortable sharing your home with flies, ants, roaches, and rats? Of course, the answer is a definitive NO! Regardless of how repulsive they are, many times we are completely unaware of the pest invasion. Did you know that the average home has a minimum of...

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When it comes to protection from pests, we have you covered. Our highly trained technicians are members of the Arkansas Pest Management Association as well as the National Pest Management Association. Call today so we can get a tailored plan started for you and your specific needs!

Why Isn’t My Pest Control Working?

Does it seem like your pest control treatments aren’t working properly? Have pests started to return to your property? Are they showing up in your home once again? There are many reasons why your pest control might fail, and learning why can help you work to reverse...

Common Signs You’re Dealing with a Cockroach Infestation

While there are some pests you may be fine putting up within limited numbers, or even ignoring and hoping the problem goes away, the sight of just one cockroach is always cause for concern. Not only are these insects gruesome and unwanted in pretty much every...

Identifying the Flies in Your Home

Flies are among the most common types of pests in the United States and around the globe. There are over 120,000 species found across the planet, 18,000 of which are present in North America. While these insects have fairly short lifespans, they are also some of the...

Protect Your Pet from Fleas and Ticks

Ticks and fleas are annoying and cause many problems, but they can also spread dangerous diseases to people and animals alike. Even worse, once an infestation starts, it can take weeks or even months to fully clean up. Fortunately, there are multiple steps you can...

Moles & Voles – Small Rodents, Big Damage

Plenty of pests can ruin a lawn, but few can wreak havoc or destruction on your lawn quite like burrowing rodents can. Moles and voles are all fairly common throughout the American south, and they have a knack for making even the most seasoned lawn care expert seethe...

What Are Grubs & What Do They Do to My Home?

How to use this templateNot all of your pest problems are plainly obvious to the naked eye. While nobody can mistake the signs of a rat intruding into your pantry or roaches invading your personal space, pest problems are often found in even greater numbers outdoors....

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