Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Did you know that the standard homeowner insurance policy does not cover damage from termites? That’s a scary fact to know, especially when you also consider that termites do $5 billion dollars in damage each year and the average cost per household to repair damage is thousands of dollars. Now, consider that termite damage …
Where Do These Ants Come From?
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Warm weather is here, and that means insects of all kinds begin to make their yearly emergence. Ants are no exception to this, and they will begin to infest your home in a heartbeat. Anywhere there is a possible food source, ants will be there to chow down on any and all crumbs available. …
How Weather can Affect your Foundation
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Summertime is here, and that means a higher likelihood of severe storms in Nashville and the surrounding area in Middle Tennessee. With heavy rain and fast winds, these storms can cause serious damage to the foundation of your home. If any foundation damage goes unchecked, it can cause far more expensive and difficult problems …
Dealing with Fruit Flies
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Fruit flies are harmless, but can be worrisome pests for homes and businesses throughout Nashville and the surrounding areas in Middle Tennessee. Once fruit flies make their way into your home, they can be quite difficult to remove. That’s why the pest control professionals at Ameri Care Services put together this guide to deal …
Get the Facts about Spiders in Nashville
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Research from the Cleveland Clinic estimates that about 15% of the population suffers from arachnophobia, or the fear of spiders. People who are skittish of these eight-legged arachnids can become especially upset when spiders infiltrate their home. Spiders aren’t the most dangerous pest you could have hanging around, though, and learning about the way …
How to Find the Right Company to Waterproof your Basement
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Contrary to popular belief, basements are not inevitably damp and musty. Rather, a damp basement is a sign that something is wrong, and for a variety of reasons: it can create mold, destroying anything that is stored, it can wreak havoc on walls and floors and it can cause unpleasant smells. Wet basements should …
When is the Best Time to Waterproof your Basement
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN It has almost become commonplace in the United States that basements are going to be damp and musty smelling. While it’s considered a “normal thing,” it is not supposed to be. Water in the basement is not a fact of life but a sign that the basement is in disrepair. This water is, at …
Air Quality in the Home
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN For most people, home is a sacred space in which everything is under one’s own control: company, noise, temperature and surroundings can all be selected to produce the environment that is most peaceful, welcoming, relaxing, and safe. But another important element is ensuring the home’s air is clean. What are some signs that it …
Get the 411 on Mice
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Mice are destructive, especially through their gnawing (the word “rodent” comes from the Latin word rodere, “to gnaw”). They carry bad smells, especially through their waste. They can be dangerous: they gnaw on electrical wires, causing a fire risk; they are known to carry certain illnesses, like hantavirus, and they are often accompanied by …
Can your Business Benefit from Professional Pest Control?
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Pest control is a necessity for any business, for a multitude of reasons. You could take this on yourself, but hiring a professional pest control company in Nashville is the better choice. Keep reading, as the pest experts at Ameri Care Services explain how your business can benefit from professional pest control. For a …
Why does my Basement Smell Musty?
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN You probably have encountered a musty smell in a basement at some point. You may not know, however, that that unmistakable dank aroma could be a signal of serious issues. Read on, as the basement waterproofing professionals at Ameri Care Services explore the causes of a musty-smelling basement, what they could mean and how …
Here’s why having a Mouse in your House is Worse Than you Thought
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN The shock of finding a mouse in your Murfreesboro home can cause shivers or uneasy feelings that keep you awake at night. Although the fury pest is small, mice are a hazard to your home and health. From carrying diseases through your home to contaminating your food supply, mice are talented climbers that could …