Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Basements are notorious for the musty odor that often permeates the air in them. This smell is an indication of moisture — a problem that is common in basements but sometimes improperly treated. Basements can be used for anything from storage to finished living spaces. In any case, moisture is a problem for your …
What’s the Deadliest Insect on Earth?
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN With summer in full swing, be mindful of natural dangers while enjoying the outdoors. From stinging to blood-sucking insects, some pests can prove quite dangerous or even deadly for humans. Wasps, bees, fire ants, and mosquitos are quite small and serve some purpose for the ecosystem, they aren’t friendly toward people, and could result …
Little Black Ants are Swarming My Home in Nashville. What Should I Do?
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN You see them congregating in your driveway or crawling back and forth on the sidewalk. Maybe you even find them in your basement, crawlspace or – worse – the living area of your home. If you see small black ants swarming your home in Nashville, you naturally are going to be concerned. What is …
The Importance of Crawl Space Repairs for your Home
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN People say “out of sight, out of mind,” and nothing could be more true for your home’s crawl space. But neglecting the often-forgotten crawl space under your home can lead to serious structural-integrity issues and compromise the health and well-being of your home’s occupants. Today our crawl space repair specialists in Murfreesboro are delving …
How Easy is it to Get Rid of Flies in Murfreesboro?
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN It’s the time of year that insects begin creeping, crawling, and buzzing around outside. Unfortunately, while you can’t eliminate all pests outdoors, you can reduce the chance that they will invade the inside of your home. Flies are especially a concern because they spread diseases like salmonellosis and typhoid fever that are harmful to …
How to Keep Pests Out of your Nashville Pantry for Good
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Of all the things we go to our pantries looking for, bugs are not one. The unwelcome visitors quickly multiply and can take over the pantry, turning it into a breeding ground and ultimately contaminating your entire food supply. But some simple steps and strategies shared today by our pest exterminators in Murfreesboro can …
Struggling with House Spiders in the Nashville Area?
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Are eight-legged invaders making themselves at home in your Nashville-area home? Our pest control specialists in Murfreesboro are sharing some tips today to help you deal with it: Seal entry points Spiders often enter your house through small cracks and gaps. Closely inspect your home for any cracks and gaps, and seal them with …
Why are there Ants all Over my Kitchen?
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN They have written songs through the years about ants marching but when those ants go marching into your kitchen, you have a problem on your hands. Here in Nashville and the surrounding areas in Middle Tennessee, ants are most active between the months of March and October, although you may encounter them year round …
Three Reasons your Basement has a Bad Odor
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Basements are notorious for being damp and smelling musty. While many homeowners try to mask the smell with air fresheners and candles, that’s only treating a symptom of the problem. Getting to the bottom of it could mean eradicating the odor forever. Let’s take a closer look with our home moisture specialists at Ameri …
Preventing Flies in Murfreesboro
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Flies may just seem like a nuisance but if your home experiences a full-blown infestation of flies, this can be a serious problem. Flies can stay active almost year round in Middle Tennessee and at Ameri Care Services, we want you to be prepared. That’s why, today on the blog, we provide a guide …
Do you Need Clover Mite Treatment in Murfreesboro?
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Clover mites are tiny, agile insects that are active during the spring once temperatures remain above freezing. You might spot tiny red insects in your lawn or garden, and along foundations, sidewalks, or hardscapes, but they can also invade your home on the inside. While they don’t pose a threat to humans or pets …
7 Termite Prevention Tips
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Spring is here but, in the temperate climate of Nashville, Murfreesboro and the surrounding areas of middle Tennessee, the swarming season for termites already is under way. These wood-devouring insects become active as early as February in the Nashville area. That’s why you need to act now to safeguard against a possible infestation. To …