Termite Swarmers versus Flying Ants

After an unusually warm winter, bugs and insects are becoming more active sooner than expected, including termite swarmers. It’s important to be able to identify and determine the difference between winged termites and winged ants, especially during the spring....

Coronavirus Update

We understand that everyone is very concerned about safety and taking pre-cautions to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. The Associates at Southern Pest Control are committed to taking necessary steps so that we can provide our services in a safe manner during...

Strangest Bugs Part One

Filbert Weevil Filbert Weevils, also known as acorn weevils or nut weevils, efficiently use acorns. As larvae, acorns are food, and as adults, acorns provide a chambered nursery. After mating, the adult female weevil drills a tiny hole into a green acorn to deposit...

Brown Recluse Spiders aka the Violin Spider

Brown Recluse Spiders Brown Recluse spiders are venomous, but very timid. They will run and hide to avoid human interaction. By nature they are not aggressive, however they will bite when pressed against human skin, such as slipping on an old shoe, clothes that have...