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Imported Red Fire Ants
With the persistent surge of rain in the recent weeks, you might start to notice some unwanted pests arriving in your yard. A particular pest to look out for during this rainy season is the Imported Red Ant. These ants can survive in harsh weather conditions,...
Brown Banded Cockroach — Identification, Removal & Prevention
By Anna V., Editorial Lead — Pest Education · Last updated: April 2026 If you've spotted a small, light-brown cockroach with two distinct dark stripes across its wings (and you didn't find it in the kitchen), you're probably looking at a brown banded...
Cockroaches: A Possible Allergy Trigger
As Springtime approaches, allergies are bound to follow. Many tend to blame the plant pollens for their sneezing and watery eyes. Although pollen can trigger your allergy symptoms, there could be another reason why your allergies are flaring up this Spring: Cockroach...
Why Are There So Many Mosquitoes in My House? Causes and How to Fix It
By Matthew “Logan” Walker, Area Technical Leader — Northwest Service Centers, Georgia · Last updated: July 2026 Quick answer: Mosquitoes enter through torn screens, gaps around doors, garages left open, attic and crawl space vents, and small...
Mouse vs Rat — Key Differences & How to Identify Them
By Anna V., Editorial Lead — Pest Education · Last updated: May 2026 When a homeowner in Georgia or Alabama calls Northwest about a rodent problem, our first question is almost always: mouse or rat? The two get lumped together in everyday conversation,...
4 Ways To Keep Snakes Out of Your Yard
If you live in an area where snakes are common, chances are you may stumble across one at some point. Snakes, like any other pest, are usually in search of three things: food, water, and shelter. Oftentimes the area around our homes provides all of these things that...
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