Bats can be a frightening sight for SC residents, especially if they fly anywhere near you. However, these mammals can be beneficial to have around, since they eat certain pests that ruin crops and damage trees. While bats provide natural pest control outdoors, you don’t...
Seeing palmetto bugs on your property is bad enough, but did you know that these pests can bite and even spread disease? Palmetto bugs, which are actually American cockroaches, are also known as waterbugs. Find out more about the kinds of problems these pests can...
Ants, flies, wasps and other bugs tend to cause trouble for homeowners during the summer months in SC, but fall is the time for stink bugs to become a problem. These invasive bugs can form large populations that seek shelter inside residential properties. Learn more...
Although it’s common knowledge that mosquitoes, ticks and fleas are a nuisance, these bugs can cause more severe problems. These pests carry certain diseases that can be a serious health risk. Unfortunately, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently found that illnesses from these...
Mosquitoes have made the news in recent years thanks to the spread of the Zika virus and chikungunya virus in parts of the U.S. While these diseases can cause serious problems, they’re not the only ones. Scientists recently found a confirmed case of Keystone virus...