What is the Zika Virus?

Zika Virus and Mosquito Control in Georgia

What is Zika virus? Ask SWAT and protect your homeAs 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.”

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Wishing You Happy Holidays

‘Tis the Season!

Swat is wishing you happy holidays and a Merry Christmas.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!

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All Natural Pest Control Solutions

Know When It Makes Sense To Consider All Natural Pest Control

Know when to consider all natural pest control solutions.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.

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A Natural Way to Kill Fire Ants

Are There Home Remedies for Fighting Fire Ants?

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!

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Honeybees

The Spring and Summer months are a time when honeybees are very active. If you happen to see any of these busy bees don’t be afraid, but do call a bee keeper who can give them a new home, which is all they are really looking for this time of year.         … Read more

Keep the Mouse Out of the House

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

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

Halloween Spiders and Bats Oh My!

Halloween Spiders and Bats Oh My!! They might make cute Halloween decorations, but spiders and bats are some creepy (and pretty cool!) creatures. We found out some truly frightening facts about these fascinating animals and wanted to share them with you. You might not want to read this before going to bed! Spiders Did you … Read more

Are You Sharing Your Home With Bats

For most of us, just the thought of bats is enough to make us shudder. If you think that you could have bats in your home, it is especially unnerving. SWAT Services can help you get the bats out! WILDLIFE REMOVAL MARIETTA Did you know that in Georgia, there are 16 species of bats? The … Read more

Termites, Mosquitoes and Bats, Oh My!

SWAT Services has been bringing safe and efficient pest control and home renovation services to the Marietta, Cobb and metro Atlanta areas since 1984. We have 3 main areas that we can help you with in your home: 1. Termite and Pest Control       These pictures are of a hornets’ nest and what … Read more


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