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Carpenter Bees vs. Bumblebees

By David Day | April 23, 2015

Spring is here, which means the bees are out in full force pollinating the beautiful spring flowers. Some are bumblebees and some are carpenter bees. So, what’s the difference? Most […]

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Moth Flies

By David Day | April 10, 2015

Moth Flies, also known to many as Drain Flies, are a common household pest here in South Carolina. They are very small (less than 2mm) flies that are usually found […]

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Swarming Termites – What You Need to Know

By David Day | March 23, 2015

Termite swarmers are one of four types of termites in a colony. A termite colony includes: Workers – these do all the heavy lifting from foraging for food to building […]

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Harmless Ants

By David Day | February 27, 2015

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 […]

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How to Kill Ants

By David Day | February 10, 2015

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 […]

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

By David Day | February 3, 2015

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 […]

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How to Kill Bed Bugs

By David Day | January 30, 2015

Bedbugs are a growing problem in South Carolina and all across the United States. Greenville-Spartanburg, Myrtle Beach and Charlotte were all on this year’s list for the worst bed bug […]

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How to Avoid Bed Bugs When Traveling

By David Day | September 2, 2014

When you go on vacation, the last thing you want to bring back as a souvenir is a bed bug infestation. However, that’s exactly what many travelers have been experiencing […]

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The How To’s of Rodent Removal and Prevention

By David Day | September 2, 2014

There’s a reason why elephants are afraid of mice. The Centers for Disease Control has identified over 35 diseases spread by rodents, including some of the most deadly forms of […]

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