Atlanta Pest Control Archives

May 27, 2021

Printable Bug Coloring Book Pages for Kids

Looking for fun activities for kids that don't involve screen time? Check out Bug Busters' printable bug character coloring book pages. Be sure to post the finished products on Facebook or Instagram and tag us--we'd love to feature your child's…

Tags: General

May 25, 2021

Prevent Bed Bugs From Ruining Your Vacation

It's finally warming up here in the Southeast, meaning millions of Americans are eagerly gearing up for vacation. However, before hitting the road to enjoy some rest and relaxation, we encourage travelers to learn and practice bed bug prevention tips…

Tags: Bed Bugs

March 24, 2021

Spring Cleaning & Spring Pest-Proofing Go Hand-in-Hand

While spring cleaning is a great time for homeowners to de-clutter and spruce up the home, this seasonal tradition is a doubly beneficial time to tidy up in order to prevent undesirable, springtime pests such as ants, termites, mice, and…

Tags: General

October 21, 2020

Oriental Cockroaches Can Spread Disease

Cockroaches may be the oldest of all living insects as their evolutionary history started around three hundred million years ago. Today there are more than thirty five hundred different cockroach species that have been documented. Out of these thousands of…

Tags: Georgia Pest & Termite Control Oriental Cockroaches Can Spread Disease

September 11, 2020

Two Summer Pests Who Are Looking To Take Up Residence in Your Home This Fall

Leaves are falling, temps are cooler, and pumpkin spice everything is on the shelves. Yep, it’s fall! It signals the beginning of winter and, you think, the end of bug season. That would be nice, but there are a few…

Tags: Georgia Pest & Termite Control

August 14, 2020

The Beneficial True Bugs That Prey On Insect Pests Have Some Pest Relatives That Do Very Nasty Things To Sleeping Humans

The Beneficial True Bugs That Prey On Insect Pests Have Some Pest Relatives That Do Very Nasty Things To Sleeping Humans Within Homes It has been estimated that somewhere between 50,000 and 80,000 arthropod species belong to the order Hemiptera.…

Tags: Georgia Pest & Termite Control

April 26, 2020

25% Of Atlanta Homes Are Infested With Cockroaches, And Termites Are Becoming Particularly Problematic Pests In Savannah

Insect pests like cockroaches and flies are abundant in big cities where they can easily locate discarded foods and shelter where rotting organic matter provides them with ideal living conditions. For example, the sizable American cockroach thrives in urban sewer…

Tags: Cockroaches General Termites

December 6, 2019

Take Precautions Against a Variety of Pests This Winter

Bug Busters USA shares information on common pests that invade homes during the colder months When Old Man Winter arrives, some pests go into hibernation while others move indoors in search of food and warmth away from the impending snowy…

Tags: Pest Control

September 3, 2019

Why Are Asian Ladybugs Infesting Georgia Homes Georgia And Hurting Dogs?

Georgia is home to an abundance of arthropod pests, including scorpions, yellow jackets, kissing bugs, black widows, cockroaches, stink bugs and an abundance of bacteria-spreading fly species. Residents of the state are well aware of this, but many residents may…

Tags: Georgia Pest & Termite Control

July 25, 2019

Millipedes Can Be A Nuisance Within And Around Homes, And They Can Also Burn Human Skin

Millipedes in North America are understudied arthropods. Several species inhabiting the eastern US have been described, but many more undocumented species exist in all regions of the US. It is somewhat surprising that millipedes are understudied in the US considering…

Tags: Georgia Pest & Termite Control