Digger Bees What’s the Buzz Many times, the articles I write are influenced by the calls we are getting here at Canton Termite and Pest Control. Other times, I write about what I personally see around my own home.
Digger Bees
Bees, Wasp and other flying insects in Georgia
What’s With All the Stripes Anyway? Here in north Georgia, we have lots of flying stripey things! In this article, we are going to try to identify several of these insects so you too are in the know.
Carpet Beetle
The Variegated Carpet Beetle I hate to break it to you, but you most likely have carpet beetles. In fact, some research says “all” homes have carpet beetles, but since I can’t prove that for sure…we will go with
Spiders-Brown Recluse
The Misunderstood Brown Recluse Being a bit of an arachnophobe myself, I tend to shudder just a bit when I see or hear the words, ‘brown recluse’. I mean, we’ve all heard the horror stories and seen the awful
Odorous House Ants
Odorous House Ants Usually, when I think of a coconut smell, I think tropical and relaxing; however, rotting coconut brings a whole new perspective to insect perfume. The odorous house ant is a brownish/black ant who is generally
Termite Swarm Season
Termite Swarm Season Georgia has a temperate climate and plenty of rainfall, making it a perfect home for the subterranean termite. So when spring arrives, you can be sure the bug season is here as well! Did you know
Who Are You Calling A Sugar Ant? Sugar Ants- Small ants
Who Are You Calling A Sugar Ant? How about we start our ant discussion with a little history class? Yes, you say? Let’s go! There is sometimes a bit of confusion about the term “sugar ant”. We Georgians know the
Bats in the Attic
It’s Bat Time! There are several known bat species in Georgia, and they have a habit of moving into attics, hollow walls, and any other dark place they can find during the summer to have their young. From
Do i need pest control in the Winter?
Why Do I Need Pest Control in the Winter? With the chill of winter, many people may begin to wonder if it is even necessary to have pest control service through these colder months. Let’s dig in and
Termite- Canton Georgia-Cherokee Co.
Termite Control It’s bad enough that you have termites eating your house, but then there is the damage that can come with getting rid of them. In the past, termite treatment meant drilling unsightly
Canton Termite & Pest Control
If I wanted to tell you what makes Canton Termite and Pest Control an outstanding leader in the industry, I could tell you about our training and experience. I could mention the state-of-the-art technology we employ to make
Termite inspections in Cherokee County Georgia
If you are selling a home in the state of Georgia, you are probably aware that a thorough termite inspection is a key part of selling a home. Very few homeowners in Georgia are unaware of the dangers posed
Tis the Season for Rats and Mice
Tis the Season for Rats and Mice I absolutely love the Fall and Winter! I love everything about it, from the pumpkin carving to the apple picking to the colorful leaves. But my favorite part of fall is the
Humbugs – In Canton Georgia
Ah…Humbugs! Merry Christmas from your hometown pest control company, Canton Termite and Pest Control. My articles typically focus on a specific bug and give you, my readers, a bit of insight into the world of entomology. However, for
Joro Spider in Canton Gerogia
What’s a Joro Spider?? I can’t tell you that I was excited to hear we have another spider to add to the Georgia resident’s list…in fact, it makes me shiver just a bit. I mean, have you seen these
Canton Termite family
A Family Affair Here at Canton Termite and Pest Control, we pride ourselves on being a family and a hometown small business. So when one of our own announced his upcoming wedding plans, our bug family sprang into action.
Stink Bugs in Cherokee County Georgia
Marmorated Stink Bug Invasion What has a flat abdomen, is brown in color, and measures about 2 centimeters long and wide, oh and stinks if you touch it? If you answered the brown marmorated stink bug, you got it!
Ladybug Cherokee County Georgia
Ladybug, Ladybug Let’s face it, ladybugs are cute. No one is afraid of ladybugs, even the smallest of children will go out of their way to get the little insects to crawl on an outstretched finger. However…even cute bugs
Carpenter Ants in Georgia
Carpenter Ants If you have seen large black ants around your home and yard, chances are you have seen carpenter ants hard at work. These are the largest pest ant here in Georgia. There are two varieties found in
The Invaders In My Attic (Wildlife)
The Invaders In My Attic The past week has been absolutely glorious as fall has made its beginning debut! The mornings have had just a touch of cool while the afternoons have been warm and near perfection. My favorite
