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Washed Poor ‘Incy’ Out: The Truth About April Showers and Bugs
You may have heard the popular saying, “April showers bring May flowers,” during the beginning of spring. Typically, as the weather gets warmer, plants really start to bloom and all the spring...
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Can a Bug Bomb Help My Pest Situation?
You’ve tried all of our at-home tips for preventing pests, like keeping your kitchen free of things they love, including standing water in the sink and uncovered food left out on the counter....
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How Pests Make It Inside Your Home
You’ve probably noticed some of these pests inside the home at this time of year (even if you keep everything clean) and wonder: How are they getting inside? As Birmingham’s premier pest control team,...
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What Attracts Ants to Take Over Your Kitchen
You probably thought the ants swarming in your kitchen would eventually disappear after summer ended, but now that it’s almost Halloween, you might feel worried to see ants still milling around....
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What Makes Us So Naturally Afraid of Bugs?
Whether you’re extremely afraid of bugs or only slightly, you might wonder if it’s normal (or even natural) to feel the way you do. The short answer is yes, to some extent, it’s natural to be afraid...
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Why Is It So Hard to Swat a Fly?
Ever wonder: why is it so hard to swat a fly? It is already annoying to have your day disrupted by a pesky house fly suddenly whizzing by, hovering around your space, and often trying to fly right...
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Why Are There So Many Ladybugs in My House?
Did you know that a group of ladybugs is called a “loveliness?” It’s true! Still, “loveliness” is likely the last descriptor you’d use when you’re wondering: Why are there so many ladybugs in my...
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2024 Cicada Brood Map: Where Cicadas Will Appear
Summer 2024 will go down in U.S. history for a wildlife event occurring for the first time in at least 200 years: The simultaneous summer “awakening” of five-year (also known as annual), 13- and...
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How to Keep Fireflies Alive in a Jar this Summer
Fireflies, or lightning bugs, bring a beautiful bioluminescence to humid summer nights in Alabama and throughout the Southeast. Capturing and observing these flying beetles can be a delightful...
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How to Keep Bugs Away from BBQ During Your Summer Cookouts
With school and college football starting this month, many families in Alabama have a calendar full of gatherings they’re hosting at their homes. The weather in the South is still very warm, similar...
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