Harmless Ants

By |2022-02-23T14:46:12-05:00February 27th, 2015|Fire Ants|

Of the 200 estimated species of ants in South Carolina, most are beneficial or at least benign. There are only a handful of ant species that should be considered for pest control like fire ants or Argentine ants. Here are two groups of ants that are helpful, not harmful, in South Carolina: Pyramid Ants Pyramid

How to Kill Ants

By |2022-02-23T14:45:57-05:00February 10th, 2015|Fire Ants|

Fill a water bottle with one part dish soap and two parts water, then shake it up to mix the solution thoroughly. When you see a line of ants (or just one ant, for that matter) spray the mixture over them. If they are Argentine ants they're not going away. Argentine ants are not native to

Is it a Water Bug, Palmetto Bug or American Cockroach?

By |2022-02-23T14:45:07-05:00February 3rd, 2015|Cockroaches|

Waterbugs, Palmetto bugs and American cockroaches are common names for the same insect. It’s not unusual to find them in homes, especially in South Carolina. Like any pest, they are an annoyance and can spread filth and disease if their population gets out of hand. Here are some tips to prevent American cockroaches, water bugs

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