Wasps in Tennessee Are Still Active During the Fall

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Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN With cooler temperatures and shorter days, residents of Nashville and Middle Tennessee know that fall has arrived—and with it, the chillier weather isn’t far behind. Even though summer is officially over, it’s important to remember that wasps remain active during the fall and can still become a problem in or around your home. In …

What Makes a Home Closing Great? Pest Control Experts Weigh In

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Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Congratulations! You’re buying a home—an exciting milestone. Whether your closing process is quick and smooth or more complex, there are several key steps along the way. One important step that often gets overlooked is the home pest inspection. Even if your lender doesn’t require a wood-destroying insect (WDI) inspection, getting one before you close …

Beware of Asian Lady Beetles in Nashville and Surrounding Areas

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Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Ladybugs have long been associated with good luck and charming superstitions. For example, it’s said that if a ladybug lands on you and then flies away on its own, you’ll have good luck. Counting the spots on a ladybug is believed to reveal how many years of good luck you’ll enjoy. Another common belief …

What Are the Tiny Red Bugs on My Window Sills?

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Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Life can get hectic, and we often miss the little things—like the first signs of spring or tiny changes in our surroundings. One small thing many homeowners in Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville, and Chattanooga overlook until it becomes a larger nuisance is the presence of tiny red bugs on window sills. If you’ve spotted them, …

Don’t Let Pests Bug your Business this Summer

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Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN For both insects and rodents, summer can be the busiest season. The high temperatures mean more activity and, with that, a higher risk of an infestation. As the owner or manager of a commercial property, your business could become the new home for unwanted pests. Today on the blog, your professional pest control team …

Fruit Flies vs. House Flies: What’s the Difference?

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Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN If you placed a house fly and a fruit fly side by side (assuming they’d stay still!), you’d quickly notice they look different. Both insects have the typical insect features—three body parts (head, thorax, abdomen), two antennae, and six legs—but their size, shape, and color vary quite a bit. House flies are dark gray, …

How to Keep Stink Bugs Out of Your Tennessee Home for Good

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Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Stink bugs can be a serious nuisance, especially during the fall and winter months when they start seeking warmth inside your home. Whether you’re in a historic neighborhood in Nashville, a suburban home in Murfreesboro, a city loft in Knoxville, or a cozy property in Chattanooga, these smelly invaders can sneak in and overstay …

Unexpected Things That Can Attract Pests to Your Home

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Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN It already feels like summer weather is here, and that also means that any pests in your neighborhood are out and active. Before you know it, you might have a conga line of ants marching across your kitchen counter, rodents skulking through your basement or mosquitoes pestering you whenever you step out your front …

How to Prevent Your Pets from Bringing Pests Inside

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Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN For many families in Murfreesboro, TN, pets are beloved members of the household. Whether it’s a playful pup or a curious cat, animals add warmth and joy to our homes. However, they can also accidentally invite unwanted guests inside—pests like fleas, ticks, mites, and even ants or cockroaches that hitch a ride on their …

Best Ways to Keep Bugs Out of Your Garage

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Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN In Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the warm and humid climate can make garages a haven for pests like ants, spiders, rodents, and cockroaches. At Ameri Care Services, we understand the importance of keeping your garage pest-free. Here are some effective strategies to help you maintain a clean and bug-free garage.​ 1. Seal Entry Points Pests can enter through the …

5 Simple Tips to get Rid of Roaches

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Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Roaches are a common household pest that can quickly lead to an infestation unless you take care of the problem at its source. Many people assume that roaches are only evident in dirty homes or homes that aren’t well kept but that is not true. Roaches can find their way into any home through …

Best Ways to Pest Proof your Nashville Home

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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 …