Bed Bugs Run Rampant in Nashville. Are you at Risk?

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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?

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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

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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 …

The Risks of Humidity Do Not End when Summer Does

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Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN September 22 marked the first day of fall but if you live in middle Tennessee, you know that the heat and humidity of summer can extend beyond the end of the summer season. If high humidity infiltrates into your home, it can have a host of negative consequences. Humidity can pose a problem no …

7 Areas to Check during your Termite Inspection

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Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Termite inspections are usually required when purchasing a home, especially if the mortgage is financed through a lender. Termite inspections should be performed by a trusted pest control company, although soon-to-be homeowners (or if you’re selling your home) should be aware of the key areas that must be checked during a termite inspection to …

Solving the Unending Battle of the Crawlspace Vents – Open or Closed?

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Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Many homes in Tennessee are built with a crawlspace, which is an accessible area underneath homes for the purpose of improving structural support and energy efficiency and making pipes and electrical wiring more accessible. In some cases, a crawlspace can help provide protection from floods, to keep rising water from entering your home. And …

A Complete Guide to Termite Control for your Nashville Home

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Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Termites. Just the name evokes terror into a homeowner, and for good reason. The tiny, wood-eating insects can wreak havoc on your Nashville home. So how do you protect yourself from termites? Our termite exterminators in Murfreesboro have compiled the following comprehensive guide to help you understand termites and how to prevent and manage …

Is Your Sump Pump Working Correctly?

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Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN A sump pump is part of your plumbing that prevents a basement from flooding. Unfortunately, a homeowner often won’t realize their sump pump is failing until the damage — mold growth, structural issues and ruined belongings — is already done. Our waterproofing experts in Nashville recommend replacing your sump pump unit every 7-10 years. …

Critical Hints that your Basement needs Structural Repairs

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Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Sometimes, basements are used as an extension of a family’s living space or a spacious game/entertainment room. Other times, such as in the case of a basement being used primarily for storage, a basement is not much more than a second thought. A healthy basement, however, is the foundation of a healthy home, and …

Best Advice for Getting Rid of American Cockroaches

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Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN While American cockroaches might not be some of the most desirable house guests, understanding their habits can help make any infestations in your household quickly and easily dealt with. Whether you need help understanding their behaviors or simply want to know the best strategies for controlling them, then this is the article for you. …

After Severe Storms Hit, Repair Damage to your Crawl Space

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Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Living in middle Tennessee, you probably know that severe weather can happen in any month or season. Preparing and having a plan for a storm is important, but what happens when the bad weather subsides? Today on the blog, the team at Ameri Care Services wants to share how storms can damage your crawl …

What’s the Best Way to Handle an Ant Infestation in Hermitage?

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Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Ants are a natural part of the environment and typically don’t do much harm outside your home, but an infestation indoors can wreak havoc and cause stress for homeowners. Aside from invading the occasional picnic or outdoor BBQ, ants also find their way inside homes through cracks or crevices, damaged window and door seals, …