The hot, humid days of summer are here along with all the mosquitoes. While we can’t completely get rid of these troublesome pests, there are a few simple ways to prevent mosquitoes from visiting your yard and biting you and your family. Implement these techniques for more enjoyable summer fun!
Make it painful for mosquitoes to wander into and linger in your yard:
The month of May can be one of the most enjoyable months of the year. But the milder weather typically brings an onslaught of troublesome pests for Georgia residents to deal with. One pest we often neglect is the tick. Don’t overlook them! These 3 ticks in GA that can cause serious illness and disease.
Springtime is finally here in Georgia! We’re not the only one’s who warmly welcome this time of year, animals love it too. Spring is nesting season for birds, squirrels, and other little critters who want to nest in your home. In Georgia it is not uncommon to find birds nesting in gutters but that’s not the only place they like to nest. At SWAT Services we handle all kinds of wildlife control problems and we have seen just about every scenario that you can think of. Let’s take a look at problems and solutions for common bird nesting complications that occur in Georgia.
As you may have heard the CDC has confirmed the first travel-related Zika case in Georgia. The CDC notes that the “Zika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites. The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting from several days to a week. Severe disease requiring hospitalization is uncommon.”
SWAT Services would like to wish you and your family a warm and happy holiday season! Enjoy this special time of year with your loved ones, and reflect on everything in your life that is truly important.
Thanks to all of our wonderful customers who make our business possible. We hope you’re able to enjoy the holiday season safely, comfortably and pest-free with your family and friends!
Georgia is home to dozens of insects and other pests that can invade your home and become a nuisance. Some of these pests can even pose potential health risks to you and your family if they are not properly exterminated or removed. However, many store bought pesticides can also be hazardous to people and pets. Here at SWAT we want you and your family’s home to be pest free and safe. With that in mind, here are some great all natural pest control methods to minimize the pests in your home.
While there are many ideas and methods for killing firing ants naturally, a simple and common method is to pour boiling hot water on fire ant mounds. This method will typically kill about 60% of mounds, depending on a variety of factors. Even though the method is “natural”, the end result is not very effective. And you might burn yourself.
You would think that boiling hot water would totally kill fire ants, but they are very tough little pests. And as this video shows, it’s even tough to drown them!
This weather sure has gotten cold, hasn’t it? Nothing like temperatures in the thirties to make you want to stay inside curled under a blanket. Well, guess what? Rodents feel the same way. Okay, maybe they don’t want to snuggle under a blanket, but they are looking to get out of the cold and to … Read more
Facts About Your Creepy, Dark Crawlspace-Encapsulation FAQ If your home has a crawlspace, you know how dark, damp and just plain creepy it can be. You might feel good about the fact that you know for sure that it is code-enforced vented by the builder. But, did you know that recent findings actually suggest … Read more
