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Warning – Powassan virus
True or False? A Bite from a Tick Infected with the Powassan Virus may Cause Death. Not all ticks carry viruses and not all people bitten by a tick will get sick. A tick needs to be attached for a certain length of time before it can transfer disease. This time...
Warmer Weather Pushes Pests from a Winter’s Rest
Expect a Very Buggy Spring and Summer Thus far 2017 has been warmer than usual. Warm weather wakes hibernating pests from their winter hiding spots. Due to pests and insect species being able to survive the warm winter weather, they may appear earlier and more...
Why Hire a Pest Control Company
Looking to protect your home, family and pets against those annoying pests? Consider the advantages of using a pest control service. Pest infestations can damage your property. Bees or wasps stings can trigger dangerous allergic reactions. Trained knowledgeable...
A Referral Program that Benefits Both the Referrer and the Referred
Southern Pest Control is offering a Double-Sided Escalating Referral Program that will reward $50 to $250 for those who refer a friend, neighbor, family member, acquaintance or client that becomes a Pest Control or a Pet Lovers’ Service Plan client. In addition, the...
Subterranean Termites
Subterranean Termites, who have been in existence for millions of years, reside within colonies underground in moist secluded areas. Subterranean Termites have been known to build elaborate mud tubes to tunnel hundreds of feet to reach feeding sources. The tubes also...
Do Earwigs Burrow Into Your Brain To Lay Eggs While You Sleep?
Not true. Earwigs do not crawl into people’s ear canals to lay their eggs. The name Earwig is derived from the Anglo-Saxon ear-wicga, which roughly translated means, the “ear wiggler.” Characteristics Earwigs are nocturnal. Earwigs eat plants, flowers, fruits and...
Who Else Has Been Eating My Cereal?
Noticed any small beetles crawling on your counters or worse in your cereal? Pantry pests usually go unnoticed in the home until there is an infestation. The Saw-Tooth Beetle, is a slender, dark brown beetle 2.5 to 3 mm long with six saw-like tooth projections on each...
Southern Pest Control Announces New Location in Ellicott City, MD
Southern Pest Control Announces New Location in Ellicott City, MD Due to our increased growth in the Southern Maryland area and our continuing efforts to ensure superior customer service along with customized pest control and exterminating services to better serve our...
2016 Associate of the Year
2016 Associate of the Year Jared Fogel is the Southern & Sovereign Pest Control Associate of the Year. Jared has been selected because of his outstanding performance as the Operations Manager for our Richmond location. The Richmond Location has at least 10...
Winter Pests – Oh the Weather Outside is Frightful
Winter Pests - Oh the Weather Outside is Frightful Keep all doors closed whenever possible. Inspect and repair any exposed entry points like doors, windows. Small holes and gaps need to be sealed with caulk and steel wool. Mice can fit through an opening as small as a...
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