From the Zone Blog

There’s nothing quite so obnoxious as dealing with a bug infestation in your home. And by “infestation” we don’t necessarily mean hundreds of critters crawling around. Because when it comes to pests like cockroaches and spiders, even...

One of the best things about our great state is the weather. All of Georgia – but especially North Georgia – offers a temperate climate, and, except for a few sweltering weeks each summer, pleasant and comfortable...

Termites – the very word should send shivers down the spine of a homeowner. As any homeowner who has had the misfortune of dealing with an infestation of these destructive pests will tell you, termites are the...

No one likes mosquitoes. Unfortunately, these winged pests fill the Georgia air for much of the year. In fact, the little blood suckers are quite comfortable any time temperatures reach 50 degrees Fahrenheit with regularity. That combined...

Silverfish frequently appear as the air turns cold outside a home as they seek warmth. Of all the home pests we see on a regular basis, silverfish may be the ones that most confuse people. But what...

Every dog owner (and probably cat owner) has heard of heartworms (a parasitic roundworm). And you probably know how devastating they can be to your furry friend – they can result in heart failure, lung disease and...

If you have ever owned a home in Georgia – or just about anywhere else in the United States, bar a few isolated spots – you are probably aware of termites and that you don’t want them...

When you think of scorpions, most of us think of scenes from movies like Indiana Jones or arid desert climates like those in the western part of the country or in deserts like the Sahara. We also...

Perhaps you have heard of Formosan termites; they are an invasive species of that most damaging pest. Yes, we have our own, native termites (the eastern subterranean termite), but the Formosan termite seems to be here to...

For so many of us, our furry friends make up another member of the household. We cannot imagine a life without our dogs and/or cats, and we enjoy their company as much as they need ours. However,...

There is nothing better than cozying up to a roaring fire on a cold winter night. It is almost meditative: ignoring the chill while wood flame crackles and dances behind a warm hearth. As with every wonderful...

Stink bugs... The name says it all. And while these insects are not “dangerous” to humans, you don’t want anything to do with something that might stink up your house, right? Unfortunately, the stink bug loves the...