When heavy rain hits Alabama, expect more than puddles. Fleas often spike after storms. If your pets scratch more or you see ankle bites, the weather is likely to blame. Fleas thrive in warm, wet conditions, and rain helps them multiply rapidly. In Birmingham, Huntsville, and a cross Alabama, flea infestations rise after big rainstorms. […]
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Spiders don’t vanish in Alabama winters; they move indoors where it’s warm. This behavior is called ‘overwintering,’ and it often happens in attics, basements, crawl spaces, and garages. Alabama has many spiders. Brown recluse, black widow, and wolf spiders are the most concerning. Homes also host harmless house spiders that leave messy webs and egg
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In Alabama, September brings heat, heavy rain, and sticky air. While nights feel cooler, roaches use this time to multiply and move indoors. From Birmingham to Huntsville, homeowners see more roach activity as summer shifts to fall. Damp spots, leaky faucets, pet food bowls, and warm basements draw pests to your home. Roaches squeeze through
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When Alabama cools down, pests look for warm spots. Often, that means your home. In Birmingham and Huntsville, roaches, spiders, fleas, and even termites try to slip inside once nights turn chilly. Regular pest control helps, but fall is the best time to add extra protection. Pest control services in Alabama target cracks, crawl spaces,
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In Alabama, fleas and ticks aren’t just a summer issue. Our warm, humid weather keeps them active all year. They hide in grass, woods, and even inside your home. If you live in Birmingham, Huntsville, or anywhere in the state, take flea and tick prevention seriously. Fleas don’t just cause itchy bites. They can spread
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Each September in Alabama, many homeowners in Birmingham, Huntsville, and nearby towns see more roaches in their kitchens. Hot, humid weather creates ideal conditions for these pests. Cockroaches flock to Alabama kitchens because they find everything they need to multiply: warmth, water, and food. Spotting one or two may not seem like a big problem.
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Mosquito control in Alabama matters well past back-to-school season. Lingering heat and summer rain keep breeding sites active in yards and outdoor spaces. Without action, small pockets of standing water can quickly turn into a biting infestation. Across Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, and the Gulf Coast, mosquito season often stretches into fall. That means more bites
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If you’ve walked into a sticky web in your yard, you’ve probably met an orb weaver. These spiders live all across Alabama, from Birmingham to Huntsville, and build some of the largest, most detailed webs you’ll see. Their round webs often span porches, gardens, and tree branches. Orb weaver spiders may look scary because of
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Fall in Alabama brings cooler nights and an increase in wolf spider sightings. This large spider is a fast hunter that often appears around homes as temperatures drop. If you’ve seen one dart across a porch or basement floor, you’re not alone. Wolf spiders don’t spin webs like orb weavers. They chase bugs in grass,
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September brings cooler nights to Alabama, but pests don’t take a break. Fleas, ticks, stink bugs, and other pests stay active. Many look for ways to get inside. Across Birmingham, Huntsville, and the Gulf Coast, homeowners are noticing an increase in bugs in their yards and on their patios. Cooler nights push pests toward homes.
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Yellow jackets don’t give much warning when they strike. You could be walking your dog or pulling weeds in your yard, and suddenly get stung. These stinging insects are more than just a summertime nuisance in Alabama. They form massive nests, defend their colony aggressively, and pose a real danger to anyone who disturbs them.
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Labor Day in Alabama means hot weather, great food, and time with friends and family. It’s a weekend made for cookouts, backyard games, and relaxing outdoors. No one wants pests ruining the fun, especially cockroaches near the food or wasps around guests. Besides getting the food and games ready, homeowners should also focus on pest-proofing
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Have you been scratching your ankles or seen your pets scratching themselves more frequently lately? If so, you may have fleas in your midst. Late summer’s heat and humidity in Alabama create the perfect environment for fleas. Flea populations can multiply rapidly during this time of year. If you’re seeing more fleas now, you’re not
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If you’ve lived in Alabama long enough, you know that the pests are active year-round. From roaches in the summer to rodents in the winter, pests just keep showing up. That’s where quarterly pest control comes in. But is it worth it? In this guide, we’ll walk you through what our quarterly service includes, the
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Fire ant mounds in Alabama lawns aren’t just unsightly. They’re a stubborn, painful nuisance that gets worse in summer. If you’ve lived in Birmingham or anywhere across the Southeast, you’ve likely stepped too close to one of these dirt domes and felt the wrath of their stings. Fire ant activity peaks in August. The hot,
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As fall brings cooler nights to Alabama, rodents begin looking for warm places to nest, and your home could be exactly what they’re after. These pests slip unnoticed through small cracks, vents, and gaps under doors. Once inside, rodents can chew through wires, contaminate food, and spread diseases, posing serious health and safety risks to
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Noticed more roaches in your bathroom lately? You are not alone. Homeowners throughout Alabama, from Birmingham to Auburn, are experiencing a spike in cockroach sightings, especially in their bathrooms. Roach activity spikes during certain seasons, and poor construction and maintenance in many Southern homes make the problem worse. Cockroach activity tends to rise during warmer
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The heatwave scorching Huntsville, Alabama, isn’t just uncomfortable for you and your family. As temperatures soar, common pests like ants, cockroaches, mosquitoes, fleas, and rodents flee the sweltering outdoors in search of cooler, more stable shelter. More often than not, they end up in the comfort of your air-conditioned home. This sudden shift in pest
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Seeing more buzzing insects around your yard or home? In Alabama, yellow jackets and paper wasps become especially active during the warmer months. While both can sting and cause alarm, they’re not the same. These stinging insects differ in how they look, behave, and where they build their nests. Knowing the difference matters. It can
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August in Alabama means more than just heat and humidity. It also means a surge in pest activity. As summer reaches its peak, many pests grow more aggressive and start looking for ways to move indoors. Extreme heat drives insects like ants, roaches, and wasps to seek cooler, more stable shelter, often inside your home.
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