Small Pests That Cause Big Problems, Part 1: Welcome to Camp Kill-a-Pest!

If you live near the beach, you may hear scurrying in the attic or see gnaw marks on soffits. Roof rats are active across Panama City, from St. Andrews to Lynn Haven. The warm climate and dense palms, fruit trees, and vines give them easy access to food and shelter. Roof rats climb, squeeze through…

Have you noticed light and dark stripes running through your Bermudagrass or Zoysiagrass lately? Don’t panic — your lawn isn’t sick, and you don’t have a pest problem. Those “zebra stripes” are actually a normal, temporary reaction to the weather, especially in Alabama when the temperatures start jumping around. What Causes the Stripes? When the…

Have you ever noticed a tiny black ant scurrying across your kitchen counter? Or felt the sharp sting of a small red ant while enjoying the outdoors? Columbus, MS, is home to many types of ants. These tiny invaders can quickly turn a peaceful summer afternoon into a frustrating ordeal. In our humid environment, ants…

Cool Mississippi nights feel great in Columbus, but they can push mice indoors. That means scratching in the walls, chewed packages, and tiny droppings under the sink. These pests do not stay in the garage. They may slip into kitchens, attics, and closets, too. This guide focuses on how you can get rid of mice…

If you live near the Tombigbee River or in older parts of Lowndes County, you may spot shiny black or dark brown roaches near drains at night. You might wonder if those are oriental cockroaches in Columbus.  Yes, oriental cockroaches live in Columbus. These moisture-loving roaches come from sewers and settle in basements, crawl spaces,…

They might look cute at first glance, but those “lady bugs” gathering on your windows, walls, and doors this fall are most likely Asian lady beetles — and they’re not so friendly. Unlike native ladybugs, Asian lady beetles are fall invaders, sneaking into homes and businesses in search of warmth as temperatures drop. Once inside,…

If you live near Mobile Bay, you know the pattern. A storm passes, the air is humid, and by evening, little brown crawlers trace your porch and baseboards. So, when is millipede season in Mobile, and why do they show up all at once? Millipedes live in shady, wet spots with leaf litter and mulch….

You’re not alone if you hear scratching at night or find tiny droppings under the sink. Many Huntsville homes experience mouse infestations each fall and winter. When this happens, homeowners search for mouse control cost in Huntsville, AL, because they want clear prices and a plan that works. Mice slip through tiny gaps near doors,…

A big reddish-brown roach in your kitchen or bathroom is alarming. In Mobile, Alabama, American cockroaches often come up from sewers, floor drains, and damp crawl spaces. Heavy rain makes this worse. That’s why homes in Midtown, Spring Hill, Saraland, and across Mobile County see them more often. If you do nothing, a few roaches…