by admin | Feb 12, 2015 | Pest Control
Weird but true: Male earwigs find mates using their sense of smell. They get their name from a myth that they will crawl right into your ear if you sleep outside. There over 1800 species from the order Dermaptera or “skin wings” derived from their short, leather-like...
by admin | Feb 6, 2015 | Pest Control, Pest Control Industry News, Termite Control
Subterranean termites spend winters underground but come springtime they begin to swarm once the ground warms to approximately 70 degrees and after the last winter freeze. When forming new colonies; flying male and female “Swarmer” termites break off their...
by admin | Feb 2, 2015 | Pest Control
Fun Fact Friday: Brown Recluse Spiders, poisonous spider bites and Why Not to DIY pest control The Brown Recluse Spider bite is painless but may cause a spreading, tissue-killing wound. Infrequently, reactions include fever, chills, joint pain and convulsions. Death...
by admin | Jan 27, 2015 | Pest Control
Waterbugs, aka Oriental Cockroach, get their name from living in sewers, under debris like leaves, stone, firewood and coming out of drains. They carry a strong, unpleasant, roachy odor. Blah right? For those wanting more details on Waterbugs visit NPMA’s...
by admin | Sep 8, 2014 | Pest Control
If you work out, are pregnant or have type “O” blood you may be attracting mosquitoes. Not only are mosquitoes attracted to people with higher body temperatures and certain blood types, but also to people who wear darker colors, like black, dark blue, or red. In...
by admin | Mar 6, 2014 | Company News, Pest Control, Pest Control Industry News, Termite Control
It is with great anticipation and excitement that we announce the opening of Southern & Sovereign Pest Control’s newest location in Nashville, TN effective March 17th 2014. The new premises will be located on 301 South Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 100 (just South...
