The Red Velvet Mite (Trombidiidae)

The Red Velvet Mite (Trombidiidae)

Jun 2, 2020 | Blog, Pest

Red Velvet Mites or Rain Bugs (Trombidiidae) are arachnids found in soil litter and known for their bright red color. They won’t bite you, but they can be a nuisance, as they actively crawl around as active predators looking for aphids, ants and other critters to eat....
Juniper Disease

Juniper Disease

Apr 23, 2020 | Blog, Just Because

We are seeing some “dead spots” in Juniper’s currently; what is going on? With all the rain we are getting, blight diseases and root rot are everywhere. So, what do you do? You are not going to like the answer, but there is not a magic spray to fix this. Of course,...
Planting a Butterfly Garden

Planting a Butterfly Garden

Apr 1, 2020 | Blog, Just Because

April is upon us and spring has sprung, so it’s time to plant that butterfly garden! We know everyone likes butterflies, so here are some plant tips and selections. You can likely pick them up at your favorite lawn and garden center. A good butterfly garden will have...
Spring Pre-emergent for Crab Grass Control

Spring Pre-emergent for Crab Grass Control

Jan 21, 2020 | Blog, Turf

We know that Crabgrass will start germinating with a 24-hour soil temperature average of 53-55 degrees, measured at a depth of 2-4 inches. Because our area temperatures vary widely in the River Valley and Northwest Arkansas, the exact date can vary. This generally...
Where do bed bugs come from and how do they spread?

Where do bed bugs come from and how do they spread?

Jun 13, 2018 | Blog

We have been in the pest business a long time and honestly, up until a few years ago bed bug calls were few and far between. In my 30+ years of pest control, I hadn’t even seen a bed bug until maybe 10 years ago! That has all changed and bed bugs are a big deal...
Do Dirt Daubers Sting?

Do Dirt Daubers Sting?

Apr 11, 2018 | Blog

I’ve always liked Dirt Daubers. I like the way their little “homes” look like the bead of a good weld on metal. But do they sting? While they can sting, it’s unlikely. They are not very aggressive and don’t defend their nest like Red Wasp...

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