The Orb Weaver Spider Here we are in Georgia enduring the ridiculously hot month of August, and the spider calls at Canton Termite and Pest Control are coming in daily. There’s just something about these creepy, crawly, eight-legged arachnids that
Bats in the Attic In the heat of summer, you may not be thinking about hibernation and wintertime, but the bats of Canton are in the preparation stages even now. So what’s the big deal? The problem for
It’s Always Termite Season in Georgia Pool floats, river rafting, fresh tomatoes from the garden, and of course hot and sunny days, these are the signs of summer here in north Georgia. Here at Canton Termite, we are enjoying
SCULPTURED OR GIANT RESIN BEE Summertime is here, and that means that bees are active in the Canton, GA, community. Today’s focus will be on a newcomer to our area, and that is the sculptured (giant) resin bee. This native
Japanese Beetles Here we are in the heat of summer, and I am busy preparing for battle…the battle to save my flowers, vegetables, and fruits. From what enemy you might ask? The dreaded Japanese Beetle invasion… The Japanese beetle, as
Digger Bees What’s the Buzz Many times, the articles I write are influenced by the calls we are getting here at Canton Termite and Pest Control. Other times, I write about what I personally see around my own home.
What’s With All the Stripes Anyway? Here in north Georgia, we have lots of flying stripey things! In this article, we are going to try to identify several of these insects so you too are in the know.
The Variegated Carpet Beetle I hate to break it to you, but you most likely have carpet beetles. In fact, some research says “all” homes have carpet beetles, but since I can’t prove that for sure…we will go with
The Misunderstood Brown Recluse Being a bit of an arachnophobe myself, I tend to shudder just a bit when I see or hear the words, ‘brown recluse’. I mean, we’ve all heard the horror stories and seen the awful
Odorous House Ants Usually, when I think of a coconut smell, I think tropical and relaxing; however, rotting coconut brings a whole new perspective to insect perfume. The odorous house ant is a brownish/black ant who is generally
Termite Swarm Season Georgia has a temperate climate and plenty of rainfall, making it a perfect home for the subterranean termite. So when spring arrives, you can be sure the bug season is here as well! Did you know
Who Are You Calling A Sugar Ant? How about we start our ant discussion with a little history class? Yes, you say? Let’s go! There is sometimes a bit of confusion about the term “sugar ant”. We Georgians know the
It’s Bat Time! There are several known bat species in Georgia, and they have a habit of moving into attics, hollow walls, and any other dark place they can find during the summer to have their young. From
Why Do I Need Pest Control in the Winter? With the chill of winter, many people may begin to wonder if it is even necessary to have pest control service through these colder months. Let’s dig in and
Termite Control It’s bad enough that you have termites eating your house, but then there is the damage that can come with getting rid of them. In the past, termite treatment meant drilling unsightly
If I wanted to tell you what makes Canton Termite and Pest Control an outstanding leader in the industry, I could tell you about our training and experience. I could mention the state-of-the-art technology we employ to make
If you are selling a home in the state of Georgia, you are probably aware that a thorough termite inspection is a key part of selling a home. Very few homeowners in Georgia are unaware of the dangers posed
Tis the Season for Rats and Mice I absolutely love the Fall and Winter! I love everything about it, from the pumpkin carving to the apple picking to the colorful leaves. But my favorite part of fall is the
Ah…Humbugs! Merry Christmas from your hometown pest control company, Canton Termite and Pest Control. My articles typically focus on a specific bug and give you, my readers, a bit of insight into the world of entomology. However, for
What’s a Joro Spider?? I can’t tell you that I was excited to hear we have another spider to add to the Georgia resident’s list…in fact, it makes me shiver just a bit. I mean, have you seen these
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