The Sentricon System: Combining Termite Control and Earth Day Celebrations
Let us at Russell’s Pest Control wish you a happy, though somewhat belated, Earth Day (Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22 in case you didn’t know). Lots of …
A Wet Season Is a Termite’s Delight
Let it never be said that an East Tennessee season change is anything but unpredictable! Over the last few weeks, we’ve basked in the glow of the spring sunshine and …
Carpenter Bee Maintenance: Winter Work for a Spring Problem
Because East Tennessee season changes are so unpredictable, it’s probably a good time to address any cold weather maintenance projects now before the spring sun wakes up the hibernating insect …
Flushing Out the Drain Flies
At this time of year, I always expect it to be hard to find pest control topics to blog about since even East Tennessee’s relatively mild winters stop the majority …
Hantavirus and the Deer Mouse
Recently, we’ve been hearing talk on the news about Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS). This disease has been attracting the attention of pest control professionals because it is generally spread by …
Parasitic Wasps and Zombie Caterpillars: A Halloween Chronicle
In keeping with tradition, it’s time to take a break from our typical timely pest control advice to check out a creepy critter for Halloween (see previous Halloween posts here …
Cobwebs in the Corners: How Cellar Spiders Are Good and Bad in Homes
Did you ever wonder how so many flimsy, dusty, infuriating spider webs seem to magically appear in your house?
Overwintering Pests Are on the Move: Boxelder Bugs in East Tennessee
Fall is on the way! I’m not rushing along this beautiful weather, but the chilly mornings and evenings that we’re experiencing are a reminder that cool weather is not so …
German Roaches: The Worst Roach You’ll Ever Meet
Since we’ve been covering pests like odorous house ants and wolf spiders that cause frequent problems for Knoxville home and business owners, we might as well discuss another pest that probably ranks near the …
Master Dry
At this time of year, you may be thinking, “Good heavens, Russell’s Pest Control, what could you possibly be blogging about in January? There are no bugs out right now!” …
