Benefits of a Vapor Barrier
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Rotting wood. Chipped paint. The accumulation of mold. What do all these have in common? They are all related to water damage stemming from excess moisture. A water leak or storm damage are not the only ways that moisture can accumulate and cause a problem. Installing a vapor barrier can prevent the buildup of …
Lower your Risk of Rodent Problems this Winter
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Mice, rats, squirrels, even bats – they are all different types of rodents and, unless you keep one as a pet, you do not want them inside your home. Rodents are most likely to seek shelter inside during the winter, when temperatures are at their lowest and food is the scarcest. Now that the …
Best Ways to Pest Proof your Nashville Home
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN If you’ve lived in this area for any length of time, you know that spiders, silverfish, house centipedes, roaches, and other pests remain active indoors during the winter looking for food and water. The time is now to pest proof your home for the upcoming holidays and avoid spotting those creepy-crawly insects about your …
How Professional Pest Control gets Rid of Bugs
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Pest control is available in different forms to get rid of common household pests and spiders. And preventing these bugs from infiltrating your home can help save you money because bugs tend to destroy belongings and the structure of your home itself. Some pests spread diseases either through their bite or feces. Therefore, understanding …
Why you should Consider Crawl Space Repairs this Winter
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN In the dog days of summer, people are still trying to beat the heat. But just around the corner, the chill of winter will set in, and homeowners will turn their attention to ways to keep their homes warm and cozy. While fall, winter and holiday decor can turn a home magical during winter …
Does Pest Control Get Rid of Ants?
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Ants commonly invade homes, frustrating homeowners as they attempt to deal with these infestations. It’s likely that if you spot a few ants in the kitchen, that a full-blown infestation is imminent. If you’re dealing with ants in your Murfreesboro home, you may be wondering how to get rid of them and whether professional …
Do I Need Pest Control Treatments in the Winter?
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Pests like ants, roaches, and spiders are plentiful during the warmer months of spring and summer, which makes sense getting pest control treatments during those seasons. But what about when the weather turns cold? Are pests just as active? The answer to that question is yes, pests are still active during the winter, which …
Lower your Pest Risk this Holiday Season
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN That chill is back in the air, and that means bugs in the Nashville area are going to seek out shelter and warmth inside any building that they can find. This includes your home. As you look ahead to your holiday schedule, the last thing you want to find under your Christmas tree is …
Top Guide for Dealing with Moths in your Home
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Moths are often spotted outdoors with their unique colors and patterns. And while they are a helpful part of nature, they can be frustrating to spot indoors where they quickly become unwanted guests. Moths, although beautiful, can destroy clothing, cloth furniture, rugs, carpet, stored food, and other items like blankets, pillows, and curtains. This …
Bed Bugs Run Rampant in Nashville. Are you at Risk?
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Bad news, Nashville. Earlier this year, Orkin released a list of the metro areas where it performed the most treatments for bed bugs between Dec. 1, 2022, and Nov. 30, 2023. The Music City ranked 30th on the list. Bed bugs tend to be found in areas that travelers congregate such as hotels, but …
Should you be Concerned about the Kissing Bug?
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN The kissing bug is a vector insect that carries a parasite called Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi) and it is known to cause Chagas disease in humans and animals when bitten. These insects are found in Central and South America, Mexico, and 48 states in the U.S. These nocturnal blood-sucking insects tend to bite people …
3 Common Indicators of a Flooding Basement
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Unfortunately, basements being below ground makes them prone to water accumulation from various sources, including stormwater and poor drainage systems. Basement flooding can happen when water seeps through cracks in a home’s foundation and/or basement walls. The natural tendency of water to flow downward and the presence of hydrostatic pressure exerted on basement walls …