Fall March Flies in North Georgia: What You Need to Know As autumn settles in across North Georgia, you may notice small, black flies hovering in groups around wooded areas, especially near moist soil or rotting vegetation. These are likely
Mayflies in North Georgia
Fall Mayflies in North Georgia: A Sign of a Healthy Ecosystem If you’re spending time near North Georgia’s streams and rivers in the fall, you may notice delicate insects with translucent wings fluttering around the water’s edge. These are mayflies,
Stink Bugs in North Georgia
Stink Bugs in North Georgia: What You Need to Know If you live in North Georgia, you’ve likely encountered stink bugs at some point. These pests, notorious for their foul odor when threatened or crushed, have become a common nuisance
The Joro spider
The Joro spider If you live in North Georgia, you may have noticed large, vibrant spiders spinning intricate webs in your garden or along trails in the past few years. These are Joro spiders, an invasive species that has recently
Carpenter Ant Control in North Georgia
Protect Your Home: Effective Carpenter Ant Control in North Georgia Carpenter ants are a common pest in North Georgia, known for their ability to cause significant damage to wooden structures. Unlike termites, carpenter ants don’t eat wood; instead, they excavate
Large Smoky Brown Roaches
Large Smoky Brown Roaches in North Georgia North Georgia’s warm and humid climate makes it an ideal breeding ground for various pests, including the large smoky brown cockroach. These roaches are particularly troublesome because they are not just an
The Cicada Killers of Georgia: Nature’s Skilled Predators
The Cicada Killers of Georgia: Nature’s Skilled Predators In the heart of Georgia’s summer, a fascinating and somewhat intimidating insect makes its appearance: the cicada killer wasp. Despite their daunting size and fearsome name, cicada killers are a unique and
Scorpions in North Georgia: What You Need to Know
“Unveiling the Mystery of Scorpions in North Georgia: What You Need to Know” Welcome to Canton Termite and Pest Control’s latest blog post, where we dive into the intriguing world of scorpions in North Georgia. While these arachnids
Termite Swarmers
Termite Swarmers In the southern United States, particularly in regions with warm and humid climates, termite swarmers are a common phenomenon. Termite swarmers, also known as alates or reproductive termites, are winged adult termites whose primary purpose is to establish
Termite treatment in Canton Georgia-Termidor HP 2
Termite treatment in Canton Georgia-Termidor HP 2: Revolutionizing Termite Control for Unmatched Protection Every year about this time Canton Termite & Pest Control starts to get calls from Homeowners with new Termite problems. Termites pose a significant threat
Termites in North Georgia
Termites in North Georgia: Understanding the Threat to Homes and Ecosystems North Georgia, known for its picturesque landscapes and diverse ecosystems, is home to a variety of insects, some of which can pose a significant threat to both natural environments
Ants control
Winter Time Ants “It’s freezing, and I have ants literally marching around my kitchen” are probably not phrases one expects to hear together. But what can I say? Weird things happen. So let’s look at this strange phenomenon and figure
Pest Control Prevention for Free
Pest Control Prevention for Free Free! Now that’s a word most of us can get behind. And in this current market, anything that saves money in the family budget is good. So let’s talk about free as it pertains to
Bats- Wildlife
It’s Getting Quite Batty Around Here! Fall is here…okay, it’s Georgia so who really knows what the weather is going to do? However, at some point, cooler weather will arrive and that means bats and other wildlife will begin to
Spiders
Creepy Spiders of Georgia When I think about Halloween and the spooky season, I can’t help but think about the creepy, crawly world of spiders. So join me as we explore the creepiest of the creepy spiders in Georgia!!
House Centipedes
House Centipedes Friend or Foe? House centipedes are about as unique a creature as you can find. Unique is a gentle way to describe the alien features of this little insect. They are only 1 to 1 ½ inches
Big Roach
A Daunting Giant of the Cockroach Family The Smoky Brown At an average adult size of 1.5 inches, the Smoky brown cockroach brings shivers of fear and dread to many Cherokee County residents every fall season. With a
Boxelder Bugs
Boxelder Bugs They don’t sting, they don’t transmit disease, and a defensive bite is extremely rare; however, boxelder bugs are still quite the nuisance when they decide to take up residence inside your home. Why is this? Well, their feces
Occasional Invaders- Stink bugs
The Occasional Stinky Invaders It’s…Stink bug Time! The fall season brings to mind many enticing images such as bonfires, fresh apples, and cool evenings; however, what you probably have not daydreamed about is the advent of stink bug season!
Hornet
Bald-faced Hornets It’s a hornet…it’s a bee…no, it’s actually a wasp! That’s right, the name Bald-faced Hornet is actually a misnomer. The common name bald-faced or white-faced hornet is given due to the white markings found on the head
