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Why Is Winter Pest Control Important? - Russell's Pest Control in Knoxville TN

Why Is Winter Pest Control Important? [2021 Update]

It happens time and time again. The moment some homeowners close windows and doors for the season, they think they are finally in the clear from ants, mosquitoes, and spiders
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Afraid of Rodents and Bugs? 2021 May Not Be Your Year

Entomologists from Russell’s parent company, Rentokil Provide their Pest Predictions for 2021 READING, Penn. (Jan. 4, 2021) — As if 2020 didn’t present enough challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021
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Stink bugs are a common fall invader in Knoxville TN - Russell's Pest Control

Prevent Boxelder Bugs & Stink Bugs This Fall

Here in Knoxville, we are accustomed to seasonal pest problems. Few are more troublesome than boxelder and stink bug infestations. These fall invaders are known as such because they enter
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Brown recluse spiders are dangerous in Knoxville TN - Russell's Pest Control

Are Spiders More Common in the Fall?

Spiders are a common pest problem for property owners in Knoxville TN all year long. However, they are in full force in the late summer and early fall months. Spiders
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Mowing your lawn helps reduce pests in your Knoxville TN backyard - Russell's Pest Control

6 Tips for a Pest-Free Patio

When you’re spending more time outdoors as the summer winds down, you likely don’t want pests invading your space. Insects are infamous for being uninvited guests to your backyard barbecues,
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A cockroach in the summer is a bad sign of an infestation in Knoxville TN. Russell's Pest Control

Is Summer the Season of Cockroaches?

Here in Knoxville, cockroaches are a very common pest throughout the year. However, both homeowners and business owners deal with cockroach problems more often than ever in the summertime. This
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Wasp nest identification tips in Knoxville TN - Russell's Pest Control

Characteristics of Wasp Nests

During the summertime in Knoxville, insects are a fact of life. Wasps are one of the most common summer insects that are encountered. In nature, they’re a perfectly normal part
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Mosquito breeding grounds in your Knoxville TN yard - Russell's Pest Control

Mosquito Breeding Grounds in Your Yard

Summertime here in Knoxville calls for warm, humid days. Unfortunately, our climate is ideal for mosquitoes, who are very active at dawn and dusk. If you’ve spent time outdoors during
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Tips to keep ants out this summer in Knoxville TN - Russell's Pest Control

5 Tips to Keep Ants Out This Summer

Ants are any property owner’s worst nightmare. Not only are they simply a nuisance, they’re infamously difficult to get rid of. Infestations in the summertime spike as ants make their
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Common myths about bed bugs in Knoxville TN - Russell's Pest Control

Top Myths About Bed Bugs

We all know that bed bugs are a dreaded pest problem. Not only is the thought of these bugs biting you at night disturbing, they are also difficult to get
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