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Seasonal tips, identification guides, and local pest advice for northeast Georgia homeowners and businesses.

How to Get Rid of Yellow Jackets in the Ground

How to Get Rid of Yellow Jackets in the Ground

Ground-nesting yellow jackets are the most dangerous stinging insect in northeast Georgia. How to find the nest, why home remedies backfire, and when to call.

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Why Are Stink Bugs Invading My House?

Why Are Stink Bugs Invading My House?

Stink bugs pour into northeast Georgia homes every fall. Here is why they show up, how they get in, and what actually keeps them out.

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Why Are Spiders Coming Into My House in Fall?

Why Are Spiders Coming Into My House in Fall?

Spider sightings spike every fall in northeast Georgia homes. Here is why it happens, which spiders to watch for, and how to keep them out.

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How to Get Rid of Mice in Your House

How to Get Rid of Mice in Your House

Mice move into northeast Georgia homes every fall. Here is how to find where they are getting in, get rid of them, and seal them out for good.

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How to Keep Wasps and Hornets Away From Your House

How to Keep Wasps and Hornets Away From Your House

Wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets turn a northeast Georgia backyard into a hazard. Here is how to keep them away and when to call for nest removal.

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Flea and Tick Season in Georgia: How to Protect Your Family and Pets

Flea and Tick Season in Georgia: How to Protect Your Family and Pets

Georgia has one of the longest flea and tick seasons in the country. Here's what you need to know to protect your household, including what your vet's prevention alone may not cover.

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How to Get Rid of Roaches in Your Home

How to Get Rid of Roaches in Your Home

Cockroaches are a stubborn, unhealthy pest in northeast Georgia homes. Here is how to get rid of roaches and keep them from coming back.

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Squirrels in the Attic, Raccoons in the Trash: What to Do When Wildlife Gets Too Close

Squirrels in the Attic, Raccoons in the Trash: What to Do When Wildlife Gets Too Close

Northeast Georgia's wooded landscape means frequent wildlife conflicts. Here's how to identify what you have, what damage they cause, and your options for resolution.

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How to Get Rid of Fire Ants in Your Yard

How to Get Rid of Fire Ants in Your Yard

Fire ants are a year-round problem in northeast Georgia lawns. Here is how to get rid of the mounds and keep them from coming back.

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5 Ways to Reduce Mosquitoes in Your Yard Before Summer Hits

5 Ways to Reduce Mosquitoes in Your Yard Before Summer Hits

The best mosquito control happens before summer. Here's what to do in April and May to dramatically reduce mosquito populations before peak season.

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How to Get Rid of Carpenter Ants in Georgia

How to Get Rid of Carpenter Ants in Georgia

Carpenter ants tunnel through the wood in northeast Georgia homes. Here is how to spot them, why they show up, and how to get rid of them for good.

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Seeing Flying Insects Indoors? How to Tell If They're Termites or Flying Ants

Seeing Flying Insects Indoors? How to Tell If They're Termites or Flying Ants

Every spring, homeowners across Georgia panic when they see flying insects indoors. Some are termite swarmers, a serious problem. Others are flying ants, a different problem. Here's how to tell them apart.

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How Much Does Termite Treatment Cost in Georgia?

How Much Does Termite Treatment Cost in Georgia?

What goes into the cost of termite treatment in Georgia, the difference between liquid and bait systems, and why a free inspection comes first.

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Why Are There Ants in My Kitchen? (And How to Actually Get Rid of Them)

Why Are There Ants in My Kitchen? (And How to Actually Get Rid of Them)

Kitchen ants are one of the most searched pest problems in Georgia every spring. Here's why they appear, why some treatments make it worse, and what actually works.

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Signs of Termites in Northeast Georgia

Signs of Termites in Northeast Georgia

Subterranean termites are active across northeast Georgia and hide their damage for years. Here are the local warning signs and what to do when you spot them.

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Spring Pest Prevention: 7 Things to Do Before the Bugs Come Back

Spring Pest Prevention: 7 Things to Do Before the Bugs Come Back

The window between winter and Georgia's spring pest explosion is short. Here's how to use it to stay ahead of the season.

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Bed Bugs Don't Take Winter Off: Signs of an Infestation to Watch For

Bed Bugs Don't Take Winter Off: Signs of an Infestation to Watch For

Bed bugs are one of the few pests completely unaffected by outdoor temperatures. Here's how to spot an infestation early, before it gets out of hand.

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Termite Swarm Season Is Coming: What Georgia Homeowners Need to Know

Termite Swarm Season Is Coming: What Georgia Homeowners Need to Know

Termite swarms in Georgia begin as early as February. Here's what swarming means, what to do if you see it, and why acting fast matters.

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New Year, Pest-Free Home: A Complete Pest Prevention Checklist for Georgia Homeowners

New Year, Pest-Free Home: A Complete Pest Prevention Checklist for Georgia Homeowners

Start the year right with this room-by-room pest prevention checklist tailored to homes in northeast Georgia.

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Bringing Firewood Inside? You Might Be Bringing Pests With It

Bringing Firewood Inside? You Might Be Bringing Pests With It

Firewood is one of the most common ways homeowners accidentally introduce pests, including termites, directly into their home. Here's how to be smart about it.

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Why Cockroaches Are More Active in Fall and Winter (And What To Do)

Why Cockroaches Are More Active in Fall and Winter (And What To Do)

Seeing more roaches as the weather cools? It's not your imagination. Here's the biology behind it, and how to get control back.

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Does Cold Weather Kill Pests? What Georgia Homeowners Need to Know

Does Cold Weather Kill Pests? What Georgia Homeowners Need to Know

Many homeowners assume winter takes care of pest problems for them. The truth is more complicated, and more important to understand.

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Common Spiders in Northeast Georgia: Which Ones Are Actually Dangerous?

Common Spiders in Northeast Georgia: Which Ones Are Actually Dangerous?

Georgia has hundreds of spider species, but only two are medically significant. Learn to tell them apart, and when to call for help.

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Why Mice Move Indoors Every Fall (And How to Stop Them)

Why Mice Move Indoors Every Fall (And How to Stop Them)

Mice don't randomly appear in your home, they follow a predictable seasonal pattern. Understanding it is the first step to keeping them out.

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Stink Bug Season Is Here: How to Keep Them Out of Your NE Georgia Home

Stink Bug Season Is Here: How to Keep Them Out of Your NE Georgia Home

Brown marmorated stink bugs invade Georgia homes every fall. Here's why they come, why squishing them is a bad idea, and how to actually get rid of them.

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How to Pest-Proof Your Home Before Fall in Northeast Georgia

How to Pest-Proof Your Home Before Fall in Northeast Georgia

Fall is when pests start looking for a warm place to spend the winter, and that place is often your home. Here's how to stop them before they get in.

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Yellow Jackets vs. Paper Wasps: What's Nesting on Your Property?

Yellow Jackets vs. Paper Wasps: What's Nesting on Your Property?

Not all stinging insects are the same. Knowing what you're dealing with changes how you treat it, and how dangerous the situation really is.

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Why Are Mosquitoes So Bad This Summer in NE Georgia?

Why Are Mosquitoes So Bad This Summer in NE Georgia?

Lake Lanier, mountain creeks, and Georgia's humidity create a perfect storm for mosquitoes. Here's why they're so bad, and what actually works to control them.

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5 Signs You Might Have Termites (And What to Do Next)

5 Signs You Might Have Termites (And What to Do Next)

Termites cause more damage annually than fires and floods combined, and most homeowners don't know they have them until it's too late. Here's what to look for.

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