How to Keep Rodents Out of Your Alabama Home

How to Keep Rodents Out of Your Alabama Home Rodents such as mice and rats in Alabama start looking for warmer, more hospitable homes throughout the fall and winter months. They require a consistent supply of food and water, as well as protection from the elements and predators. Unfortunately, your home might inadvertently attract more…

Why Are Mosquitoes Attracted To Particular People?

Why Are Mosquitoes Attracted To Particular People? Aside from the fact that you are alive, breathing, blood-carrying person, there are a few other reasons that may cause mosquitoes to “love” you more than others. We’ve already listed down a couple of reasons why they are attracted to you on our previous blog, but let’s take…

Easy Ways to Keep Your Crawl Space Dry and Clean

Easy Ways to Keep Your Crawl Space Dry and Clean The majority of the air that is in your house passes through your crawl space. Maintaining your crawl space keeps the air quality in your home healthy. Additionally, it will help you lessen your electricity expenses. Crawl space problems that affect your health and the…

Common Crawlspace Problems

5 Common CrawlSpace Problems To Avoid

5 Common Crawl Space Problems To Avoid We’ve created a list of the most common crawlspace problems to help you identify them immediately and take action to fix them.  Moisture Issues There is an outlet for ground moisture to get into your crawl space if there is exposed dirt in your crawl space. Rainfall, inadequate…

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The Benefits of Crawl Space Encapsulation

The Benefits of Crawl Space Encapsulation Crawl Space Encapsulation Crawl space encapsulation is one of the most successful methods of closing your crawl space. This entails covering the floor and walls with hefty sheets of white plastic. You’d also need to purchase a sump pump and a dehumidifier to keep the crawl space dry and…

Armyworms

Everything You Need to Know About Army Worms

Everything You Need to Know About Army Worms An outbreak of armyworms is becoming a big concern in north Alabama, and they are a persistent problem on every homeowner’s lawn. According to the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, armyworms have been an issue for more than 100 years across the Southeast. They are not new to…

5 Signs of Termite Infestation

 5 Signs of Termite Infestation Termites can frequently go unnoticed for a long time on your property or within your house before being discovered. Termites, whether dry wood termites that dig deep into wooden structures or subterranean termites that live largely underground, can be difficult to detect before substantial damage has been done.  It’s important…

Termites in Alabama

TERMITES IN ALABAMA

TERMITES IN ALABAMA Termites are serious pests for many homeowners and building owners and should be dealt with by a professional right away. Termite control can be very complicated, and homeowners usually have several inquiries. Read more to learn the answers to the questions you have. Why Worry About Termites? Every year, termite damage in…

Do’s and Don’ts of Crawl Space Encapsulation

Do’s and Don’ts of Crawl Space Encapsulation

Do’s and Don’ts of Crawl Space Encapsulation Crawl spaces are found in around 20% of all newly constructed homes in the United States. These spaces provide a variety of functions in the home, including housing the HVAC, electrical, plumbing, gas lines, and irrigation system. Homes with open vented crawl spaces often have moisture-related problems, like…