What pest makes white foam on plants that looks like spit? The spittlebug! And that’s precisely how it got its name. There are over 20,000 species of spittlebugs, and many cause little or no harm to plants. The twenty-first century…
Sickness spread by insects is a real threat. Disease cases reported to the Centers for Disease Control from infected mosquitoes, ticks and fleas in the U.S. have tripled over the last 13 years, thanks in large part to the Zika…
Fire ants have been busy multiplying during the summer months. These nasty pests can deliver a painful sting to you, your family or your pets so homeowners should be proactive in getting rid of them. If you’ve noticed fire ants…
Sometimes it can be difficult to diagnose lawn damage at first glance. We are all quick to label dry, browning turf as drought damage this time of year, but did you know grubs could cause similar looking damage? Insects can…
You’re probably busy getting everything ready for a fabulous Fourth of July holiday weekend. Many will enjoy a long weekend since the holiday falls on a Saturday this year. We hope for good weather so that you can enjoy celebrating…
What are earwigs and why are they showing up around your landscape, or even in your home? You may have heard the old wives’ tale that these insects will bore holes through your ears while you’re sleeping and lay eggs….
Every February 2, forecasters hand over their job to the groundhog to decide whether we will see an early spring or suffer through six more long, cold and dreary weeks of winter. Legend has it that if it’s cloudy or…
Winters in the Atlanta area are normally mild, and certain bugs can live through them. These bugs generally nest in your ornamental trees and shrubs. To help combat these pests, dormant oils can be used on your shrubbery to keep…
Forget the cliché New Year’s resolutions and make a resolution you can keep this year. Resolve to take steps towards a happy, healthy lawn. Whether you’re completely overhauling your landscape or just want to spruce up your grass a bit,…
When fall and winter comes rolling in, you may be thinking that everything may be dying…leaves, grass and even the pests that plague you over the summer. But did you know that fall is the optimal time for some pests…