What does it mean to be an occasional invader? In the pest control world it is a pest that isn’t an issue until they infest your home.

 A few ladybugs, stink bugs or silverfish don’t typically bother most. The same might not be said of one spider or even one cricket depriving you of a night’s sleep! 

Change the numbers from one or two to hundreds or thousands and call it an infestation. 

This is when things change quickly. Ladybugs aren’t so cute when they have covered your walls with their “mark”. 

When occasional invaders infest:

• Some secrete foul odors 
• Some may cause damage and/or staining to your indoor fabrics
• They can damage your indoor plants
• They may bite or pinch you or your pets
• When they die, their bodies can attract other pests
• Their dead bodies, shed skins and droppings can cause some people to have allergic and/or asthma issues

 Common occasional invaders

Like more pests, occasional invaders are typically looking for food, water, or warmth. The best places to find them are under sinks, cupboards, crawl spaces, basements, showers and tubs.

Who are they?

• Centipedes (usually found in shower drains)
• Earwigs (usually found in moist areas)
• Pill Bugs (aka Roly Polies or Doodle Bugs)
• Crickets
• Beetles
• Silverfish (attracted to paper like wallpaper, books, and envelopes)
• Ladybugs 
• Spiders 
• Cluster flies
• Stinkbugs

This a year round problem

Occasional invaders aren’t mysterious pests that suddenly appear in the winter, they are active year round. Most of the time they are outdoors and we don’t notice them until they start getting inside our homes for the winter. 

Pest control is a partnership.

Keeping pests OUT of your home is more than half the battle. Here are a few tips:

Pay attention to cracks around windows and doors, tears in screens, piles of leaves, or branches around your home. 

Repair any possible entryway for pests so they can’t get in your home. 

Eliminate areas where water can collect. Check under your sinks for leaking pipes and repair. 

When you partner with Lawn and Pest Solutions, we will help you wage war against the “occasional invaders”. Our services will also protect your home from termites, roaches, ants, and more. 

Our licensed pest technicians will thoroughly spray inside and outside of your home on a regular schedule to keep your home free of pests year-round. Contact us here to learn more about our Pest360 program.

Are there benefits of local versus national pest control company when facing pest control issues? As with every purchase we make, we are one “Google pest control” away from many options. 

Google “local pest control” first

When deciding between a local or a national pest company, try reading the Google reviews. You might notice that our customers frequently refer to our employees by name in the reviews. You won’t find that when you google the “big guys.”

Thanks to big budgets, national marketing and branding, some nationally recognized companies have successfully made their names a fixture. 

Why choose a local pest control company?

• A local pest control company may be able to charge you less for the same services.
• We live here, too. A local company will be well aware of all the seasonal pest infestations that are happening where YOU are, not where “THEY” are.
• A local pest control company can work with your schedules and needs, not what “corporate” tells them to do.

We are a locally owned pest control business.

Working with a locally owned business like Lawn and Pest Solutions means that you are getting very personal service. We work hard to retain our employees for years so that customer relationships are solid and built on trust. 

Who is that man at my door?

Our pest technicians are trustworthy, honest, hardworking and loyal. We don’t send in “fly by night” employees to spray inside your home. You won’t be worried to see our guys spraying in your lawn or on your patio. 

Just #askpaul

In addition to providing reliable technicians, our owner Paul Welborn feels personally responsible for each customer. It is not uncommon for him to show up at a home to help solve an unusual pest issue. He is committed to making sure the customer gets the best possible service.

Whether loading up trucks at 6:45 a.m. or frying up fish at employee appreciation day, Paul is there. Creating personal relationships with his employees and investing in their futures is important to Paul. He believes that qualified trained technicians who want to stay with the company is key to keeping customers happy. 

When the company sees itself as a team, everyone benefits, including the customers. This is why it is important to choose a local pest control company over a national one. 

We provide outstanding customer service and stand behind our programs. We serve the North Mississippi and Memphis, Tennessee areas with outstanding pest control. Contact our office 24/7 to get a very fast response and outstanding service. 

When faced with pest issues, one must choose between a local or national pest control company.  

The Big Guys

Thanks to big budgets, marketing and branding, national companies have successfully made their names a fixture. National pest control companies aren’t bad. 

The “big guys” are large and successful pest control companies. We easily recognize their names and logos and feel like we “know” them. 

Why “shop” local pest control?

When deciding between a local or a national pest company, try reading our Google reviews. You can’t help but notice that our customers frequently refer to our employees by name in the reviews. 

Other reasons to choose a locally owned pest control service:

• A local pest control company may be able to charge you less for the same services.
• We live here, too. A local company will be well aware of all the seasonal pest infestations that are happening where YOU are, not where THEY are.
• A local pest control company can work with your schedules and needs, not what “corporate” tells them to do.

We are a locally owned pest control business

Working with a locally owned business like Lawn and Pest Solutions means that you are getting very personal service. We work hard to retain our employees for years so that customer relationships are solid and built on trust. 

Our pest technicians are trustworthy, honest, hardworking and loyal. We don’t send in “fly by night” employees to spray inside your home. You won’t be worried to see our friendly and uniformed guys spraying in your lawn or on your patio. 

Just #askpaul

In addition to providing reliable technicians, our owner Paul Welborn feels personally responsible for each customer. It is not uncommon for him to show up at a home to help solve an unusual pest issue. He is committed to making sure the customer gets the best possible service.

Whether loading up trucks at 6:45 a.m. or frying up fish at employee appreciation day, Paul is there. Creating personal relationships with his employees and investing in their futures is important to Paul. He believes that qualified trained technicians who want to stay with the company is key to keeping customers happy. 

When the company sees itself as a team, everyone benefits, including the customers. This is why it is important to choose a local pest control company over a national one.

We provide outstanding customer service and stand behind our programs. We serve the North Mississippi and Memphis, Tennessee areas with outstanding pest control. Contact our office 24/7 to get a very fast response and outstanding service. 

How do you hire a pest professional? Do you even NEED a pest professional? When was the last time you walked down the pesticide aisle of a home improvement store? 

“I don’t know what I am doing here”

Big bags of chemicals and small containers of mysterious liquids can be intimidating. Fine print on the bags and bottles and the smells of their contents don’t help. 

You may ask yourself…

• Is this the right formula? 
• Is this safe for my pet? 
• What will happen if my children touch/eat this? 
• Where do I spray? 
• Do I spray it once a week? Month? Year?
• What is in this stuff?
• Where did we put the sprayer? 
• Or the really big question…
• How do I get this concoction inside the sprayer?

With all of that in mind, a DIY insecticide program should bring up a lot of uncertainties. So what are the benefits of hiring a pest professional?

Hiring a pest professional is a good idea

We typically pay someone more knowledgeable than ourselves to change oil, rotate the tires and resolve plumbing problems. Why do we feel we are capable of fending off roach infestations? 

Hiring a pest professional can give you peace of mind. A pest professional undergoes continual training to maintain certification. In addition to that, at Lawn and Pest Solutions, our pest professionals have additional standards to maintain. 

Our licensed pest professionals at Lawn and Pest Solutions apply pesticides that are specific to the area you live. These treatments apply to the specific problems you have.

What does a pest professional offer?

• Our pros look for points of entry and help you exclude them.
• Our pros broom down cobwebs and wasps nests outside so they don’t set up camp outside your home. 
• Our pros know “what’s coming” ….(for instance, we know ants are more active in wet weather).
• Our pros are proactive. We like to prevent pest problems, not just solve them. 
• Our pros have seen it all. We know where to look, what to look under, what signs to look for when solving pest problems. 

This is a no-brainer.

At Lawn and Pest Solutions, our pest professionals are here to solve your problems. Leave the YouTube tutorials to the stay at home chemists. 

We are here for you. Call our office today to have peace of mind. We serve the North Mississippi and Memphis, Tennessee areas. Our Pest360 program is all you need!

Do you think about termites being a danger or a risk?  Termites are a danger to ALL homes and businesses. They can thrive inside your home, feasting upon it without you seeing a single sign. If you ignore the signs, it might be too late. 

“Unless you call Alaska home, your house is not safe from termite damage.” 

Sentricon, (the number one brand in termite protection…)

That sums it up for us!

Termite risks

Termites are found in over five million homes per year and cause homeowners over FIVE BILLION dollars per year. That’s a lot of termite damage.

Termite dangers

Termites are very organized and efficient. Don’t “wait to see” signs of termites. Not only are repair costs costly, but you are also putting yourself, your family or your employees at risk. Damaged wood is weakened by termites and will eventually rot and fall away.

Signs of termites

• Swarming: look for lots of discarded and broken wings. Windows, doors, vents, bathtubs, and sinks are common places to find termite wings.
• Mud tubes:  look on foundation walls, inside walls, and plumbing pipes. Mud tubes (also called “termite highways”) provide moist places and safety from ants. They are made of moist soil and excrement and start around the diameter of a pencil.
• Damaged wood: knock on wood and if it sounds hollow and gives away easily, look closer. Termites are eating from the inside out and following along the grain of the wood. Many times you will find more mud tubes inside the wood along with living termites.

Prevent termite dangers and risks

Whether you suspect you have termites or want to prevent termites from ever entering your home or business, we have options.

Our Sentricon Specialist pest technicians at Lawn and Pest Solutions have been highly trained by Sentricon. Not every pest control company qualifies to be able to provide Sentricon service. 

Sentricon is the number one brand in termite protection and there is a reason that Lawn and Pest Solutions is qualified to be a provider.

Contact our office to have your home or business inspected by our specialists. Our licensed technicians serve the North Mississippi and Memphis, Tennessee areas. 

You have always taken pride in your property; however, lately, you’ve been less than impressed with the look of your lawn. It doesn’t seem to fit within the aesthetic you are trying to achieve for your home, and it is becoming a source of frustration. Worry not; this situation is quite common – especially when one isn’t aware of all their options.

In this blog, we will divulge the secrets of each lawn so you can realize your home’s highest potential while still enjoying its fantastic features. You’ll be thrilled with how these unique-looking lawns can elevate your home and leave you feeling like a satisfied homeowner. Let’s get into it.

Find Your Perfect Match 

With more than 11,000 varieties, choosing the right type for your lawn can be daunting. To make things easier, we’ll examine seven of the most popular styles used in the United States – so you can decide which will work best for you!

1. Zoysia: This coarse grass that resembles carpet can be uncomfortable to stand on; however, many admire it due to its ability to endure both hot and cold temperatures and a significant volume of foot traffic.
2. Bentgrass: With its soft texture and medium green color, Bentgrass is an excellent option for those looking to keep their lawn lush and healthy in a cold climate.
3. Bermuda Grass: Bermuda grass is for you if you live in a warmer place. It is a deep green color and can be cut short, which is good if you have kids or pets who play in the yard.
4. Bluegrass: For people living in northern regions, bluegrass is a popular type of grass. It grows well from both seed and sod and can tolerate cooler temperatures. However, it does not do well in shady areas.
5. Centipede: This grass is a good choice for people who want to do minimal lawn care. The short, thick blades of light green will look good in your yard. Centipede grass can grow in both sun and shade and is perfect for warm climates.
6. Ryegrass: Resistant to droughts and with thin leaves of green color, this grass is excellent for hot climates. Still, it needs to be watered regularly to stay healthy.
7. Tall Fescue: This robust grass boasts a beautiful verdant hue and lush foliage that can survive extreme heat with minimal upkeep – creating an attractive sight for all to admire.

Beautify Your Property With Our Lawn Care Services!

If you make an incorrect decision regarding your lawn, you might end up with a lifeless and barren yard! That’s why it would be wise to seek assistance from seasoned experts specializing in lawn care services.

Don’t waste your time looking for ‘lawn care services near me’ anymore! Lawn & Pest Solutions is the perfect solution! Our family-owned business provides excellent customer service to answer all your questions about which grass to choose and how to take care of it. Experienced professionals carefully select our products always to give you great results. 

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Regardless of how clean you keep your kitchen, t’s likely there’s at least one hiding there. They are some of the most common pests found in homes.

A cockroach sighting can end dinner, a party or a date. One roach sighting in a restaurant can even ruin a Yelp rating!

Though a pest professional knows the best course of treatment and is educated on the varieties of roaches, there are a few things you can do.

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”

10 ways to keep roaches out of your kitchen:

1. Eliminate food sources.
2. Remove unwanted food from kitchen cabinets and your sink.
3. Empty the garbage regularly. 
4. Seal food items in airtight containers.
5. Put away pet food.
6. Clean your surfaces.
7. Clean out your drains.
8. Seal off cracks and entrances.
9. Remove dirty dishes from kitchen sink at night.
10. Run the garbage disposal frequently.

Call the Pest360 pros

You can rely on our licensed pest professionals to launch a personal attack on the roaches in your home or business. We have the tools and insecticides that are targeted to the specific type of roaches for your area. 
You can also reach out to us at 662-257-3149, 901-560-2399, or fill out our online contact form to know more about our local bed bug exterminators.

There are things to know before you hire a pest pro. Hiring a pest pro doesn’t have to be a hard thing, you just need to ask a few questions before choosing a company. 

When you have had enough of ants, roaches, spiders on top of the fear of the unseen, it’s time to ask these questions.

One: Free quotes?

When hiring a pest pro, you should expect to find a pro who will come to your home or business and give you a free quote. No pressure, no obligations, just an up front and honest quote which details the service you need.

Two: Knowledgable representative?

The sales representative who visits your home should be knowledgable about the service you are requiring. They should be able to answer most all of the questions you have about everything from pricing to safety and procedures. 

If they don’t know the answers, they should offer to find out and get back to you with accurate information. Being friendly and honest is certainly a bonus when dealing with any sales representatives. 

Three: Service?

When the pest technician comes to your home or business, they should first do a thorough inspection of your structure, inside and out. Make sure the technician checks under sinks, in closets, window sills, outdoor problem areas. 

A quality technician will even make small adjustments if possible to help with your problem. After the service is complete, you should get a consultation with the tech where you get the best advice on how to keep your home pest free. 

Beware: If your tech comes in and starts spraying with no inspection, you need a new company!

Four: Professionalism?

When hiring a pest pro, you are hiring someone to come into your home. ANY pest company representative who comes to your door or inside your home should be dressed professionally, in uniform and driving a clean and well marked vehicle.

Five: Price?

When you are trying to rid your home of roaches, do you really want the “cheapest” service?

The lowest price in pest prevention does not mean you are going to get results. Quality pest prevention may cost more, but in the end you are satisfied. 

We have all had experiences with “cheap” services that ended up in us having to start all over again with more costly, yet more effective results. 

Six: Referrals?

What is everyone else saying about the pest professional that you want to hire? Google reviews can tell you a lot. Ask friends and neighbors, do a little research and choose wisely.

Questions to ask before hiring a pest pro can help you find the right fit for your needs. Unfortunately, there are pest companies who don’t do what they say they are going to do. 

At Lawn and Pest Solutions, we live up to our reputation. We work the hardest to make sure you are satisfied with your pest service. Contact our office at Lawn and Pest Solutions in New Albany, MS. We serve the North Mississippi and Memphis areas.