The Best Way To Deal With A Termite Infestation In Your Home

No matter how you slice it, a termite infestation in your home can spell disaster. Not only do these pests wreak havoc on the wooden structure of your home — which can destroy your home’s appearance — but (in doing so) they can compromise the structural integrity of your property and put you at risk […]

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Insect-Proofing Your Home For Summer Pest Protection

As you may already know, and be experiencing, summer in Atlanta means outdoor fun, get-togethers, and (unfortunately) dastardly summer pests! Homeowners need not fear though, as you can effectively insect-proof your property with a few summer pest protection tips from the Atlanta pest control experts at People’s Pest Control. Preventing Pests From Entering Your Property […]

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How A Roach Infestation Can Negatively Effect Your Health

If you’re like most of us, the thought of having a roach infestation in your home or place of business will make your skin crawl, and might even make you feel a bit nauseous. With that said, while roaches are surely a disgusting pest problem to deal with, they can do more damage than simply […]

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Common Summer Pest Infestations To Avoid

Atlanta and the rest of the Southeastern US had a more mild winter than anyone expected. Less snow fell, the temperatures were warmer than usual, and spring came relatively early. Sounds like a pretty good deal, huh? Don’t get us wrong, we’re all for a warm winter and an early spring, but–you saw this coming–there’s […]

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Atlanta Rodent Control: Why Rodents Are So Dangerous

The most common rodents in the urban environment are the house mouse and Norway rat.  There are, however, other pests rodent species such as the Roof rat and Deer mouse that are often encountered in structures. Here, we will limit our discussion to the House mouse. House Mouse The House mouse is the most successful […]

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Why You Should Hire An Atlanta Pest Control Company

At some point in time, you have probably wondered whether or not you should hire an Atlanta pest control company or do the pest control yourself. However, attempting to do your own pest control, especially if you’re not well-versed in identifying pests and the proper methods to control them is not a good idea. Not […]

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Atlanta Bed Bug Control: How Far Can Bed Bugs Travel?

Contrary to what you may have heard, bugs do not hop, skip or jump. They also don’t have wings so they cannot fly. With that said, bed bugs are really good at crawling and hitching rides on clothing, furniture and other items. In fact, that’s one way a bed bug infestation begins. One female bed […]

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Controlling Yellowjackets In Your Yard This Summer

Yellowjacket season usually peaks in late summer and early fall, but there are signs of an early arrival in areas of Atlanta. The experts at People’s Pest Control would like folks to be aware of that fact, so they can take the proper precautions to protect themselves and their families. While some stinging insects are beneficial […]

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Why DIY Ant Control Does NOT Work (And Why You Need The Experts)

Ants can be a big nuisance for home and business owners alike. These crawling insects like to forage and will search high and low for any source of food – including your property! More often than not, people try and control the problem using home remedies and DIY solutions first. However, the issue with most of these […]

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Proper Summer Wasp Control For Your Home

Almost everyone will have at some point had an encounter with a wasp in your garden, they normally pop up in the summer months when it is ‘wasp season’ Stinging insects can be the source of huge annoyance during those long summer days whilst enjoying barbecues’, ice creams or late night summer drinks in the […]

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Atlanta Termite Control: What Do Termites Eat?

We all have heard that termites feed on wood, and hopefully you have not learned this from your own personal experience. Termites can destroy the natural beauty of forests, they can make homes unlivable, and they can even contribute to air pollution. But can termites consume any other material besides wood? Most people would say […]

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Commercial Pest Control: How Rodents Infest Manufacturing Plants

As the experts in commercial (and residential) pest control, we can attest: mice and rat infestations can often occur in manufacturing plants and other similar facilities. This happens when these rodents create their nests inside these facilities, however, there are a few ways to determine if a manufacturing plant already has a mice or rat […]

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Avoiding A Bed Bug Infestation This Summer

What is better on a hot summer weekend than packing up the family and headed to the shore? Or, perhaps finding a mountain retreat and a cabin by a clear blue lake is more what you need to wipe away the constant hustle that we are all subject to in our normal, everyday lives. A […]

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Why Carpenter Ant Control in North Georgia is Important For Your Home

It’s unfortunate, but Carpenter ants are one of the most common household pests found in North Georgia. When these ants decide to invade a home, they build their nests in moist wood and destroy the wood – however, unlike termites, these pests do not eat wood, instead they create a great damage to the wood […]

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When To Worry About An Ant Infestation

While no one wants to see ants walking across their kitchen counters and floors, the truth is most ants are more of a nuisance than anything else. They’re just looking for food and water and many don’t cause any damage. Carpenter ants are more than a nuisance, however. Carpenter ants can damage the wood that they nest […]

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Residential Pest Control: How to Control Household Pests

For any smart homeowner (or renter), the threat of household pests invading your home is likely always on your mind. Unfortunately, no matter where you live — whether it be a bustling city or secluded wooded area — or the time of year/climate you will consistently be faced with a range of pests, of which […]

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Signs of a Bed Bug Infestation

For any homeowner, a bed bug infestation is a disgusting and frightening possibility. While these pests don’t carry any known diseases or illnesses, they can cause painful irritation and rash — a result of a bed bug bite — along with many sleepless nights. Not to mention, the process for removing a bed bug infestation […]

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Commercial Pest Control: The Truth About Stored Product Insects

Stored Product Insects (or SPIs for short), are a physical risk to businesses that operate within the food industry such as food retail companies and food processors. They can also be found in the textile industry. While SPIs go by many different names, they are frequently referred to as stored product pests, pantry, insects, food […]

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Tips For Avoiding a Rodent Infestation in Your Home

Many homes in Atlanta have become repeat targets for a heavy rodent infestation. These nasty vermin can not only cause severe damage to your home, but they can spoil food and spread disease to you and your family. The average homeowner may find themselves baiting/trapping rodents on a yearly basis in a cycle that is […]

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Atlanta Termite Control: How Termites Can Infest Your Home

In order to effectively combat termites, it is a necessity to first know about how they get inside your home in the first place and why they want to stay for good. After all, this is is crucial to preventing an infestation. Since termites live in colonies and feed on the cellulose found in wood, […]

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Atlanta Spider Control: Common Spiders Found in Atlanta

There’s no denying the benefits that certain spiders provide; acting as population control for a myriad of other harmful insects. In fact, some gardeners will even place certain spiders purposely in their gardens in order to protect their vegetation. With that being said, there are some spiders that could be deemed pests; either because they’re […]

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When Do Carpenter Bees Become a Nuisance on Your Property?

Among all of the wood-destroying pests, termites and carpenter ants are the most well known, but did you know there is a type of bee that damages wood as well? These are known as carpenter bees, and can be found all over the US. While you may get them confused with bumblebees, the main difference […]

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Atlanta Termite Control: The Signs of Termite Damage

It’s no secret, termites can cause substantial damage to your home as well as to other buildings on your property. Wood is the main source of a termite’s diet, however, they can traverse through a wide range of materials other than wood, causing serious structural damage and even rendering it unlivable. Termite Colonies Subterranean termites […]

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Preventing a Rodent Infestation From Ever Occurring in Your Home

The most ideal way to prevent a rodent infestation is to stop these pests from ever invading your home in the first place. Sadly, this can be an extremely difficult task, especially if you aren’t an Atlanta pest control professional, and have no idea how a rodent infestation typically occurs in a home. In order […]

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Winter Pest Control and Prevention

It might be the winter, however, that doesn’t mean all of mother nature is out cold and hibernating while you enjoy the comfort and warmth of the indoors. For every animal or insect that hibernates during the winter, there are a great deal more that don’t. Below are just some of the most commonly encountered […]

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