If you’re looking to improve the health, vigor, and overall appearance of your landscape, pruning is one of the best things you can do. And here’s some great news: It’s not too late to prune your trees and shrubs! On the contrary, winter is actually one of the best times to prune. Here are 5…
Is It Too Late To Prune My Trees and Shrubs?
Three Ways To Prepare Your Lawn For Winter
You’ve spent your hard earned time and money on taking care of your lawn this past year. Now that winter is here you finally get a break, right? Well, not quite yet. It’s around this time each year that we begin to prepare ourselves for the cold weather. We bring the sweatpants, sweatshirts, and blankets…
Raccoons In Your Attic? Benefits of Live-Trapping
Small pests and rodents aren’t the only things trying to get into your house. Raccoons, opossums, and skunks often find their way into our attics and under our porches which can be a nuisance not to mention can cause damage to the structure of your home. Live-trapping is the best option to humanely remove pests…
4 Pests That Are A Threat To Your Fall Garden
It’s autumn in Alabama which means our fall gardens are coming along. But just because there are fewer pests this time of year doesn’t mean your garden is in the clear. Here in Alabama, we have a very active insect season in the fall and there are a few pests that can still pose a…
Flea Control: Why You Should Take These Little Pests Seriously
The high humidity and temperatures in the summer aren’t only perfect for sipping iced tea on your porch, but also makes the perfect environment for one of nature’s most annoying pests, the flea. Proper flea control methods can save you and your furry friends months of pain and scratching. Where They Live Fleas can live…
How to Improve Your Irrigation System
Looking for a healthier, greener yard? It could be time to improve your irrigation system for your house. Overall, the biggest problem is not enough watering. And there are a couple irrigation systems that can help you with that. How to Improve Your Irrigation System The easiest solution is to water your plants…
Common Lawn Pests and Treatment
Having a fresh lawn with beautiful flowers and rich soil is a wonderful thing, but maintenance can get a little tricky when it comes to lawn pests. Common lawn pests can happen simply between seasons or without proper care. Look out for dead patches of grass, dirt mounds, or different kinds of holes in your…
Five Diseases Prevented by Mosquito Control
With the warm temperatures of summer come pool days, backyard barbecues, and those pesky mosquitos. Mosquitos don’t just cause itchy bites, but they can also transmit serious diseases. Here are five mosquito-borne diseases that mosquito control treatments can prevent. Dengue While there are no recorded cases of Dengue fever in the U.S., it poses a…
Where Are Mosquitoes During Winter?
You don’t see many mosquitoes during the winter months, but as soon as that warm & humid weather returns, they are back and strong. Have you noticed how they seem to just magically disappear? So, the question is, where do they go? Mosquitoes Are There Sorry to ruin it for you, but the mosquitoes are…
Chikungunya Virus Facts
If you have watched the news recently you have most likely heard some talk about the Chikungunya virus buzzing around. We know and understand that the thought of it could make you really anxious. Do not worry! In this blog we are going to tell you all about it and make sure you have a…