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28
February

Employee Highlight

Employee Highlight: Lacey Gardner. Born and raised in Memphis, TN. She has been a valued member of the 901 Pest Control team since 2022. Lacey has a deep love for wildlife and rescuing animals. She is one of our wildlife certified professionals. Her care for animals continues at home. She has 3 cats, 2 dogs, and 2 sulcata tortoises. In...
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27
February

Member of the National Pest Management Association

The management of 901 Pest Control is a strong believer in training our employees and utilizing industry resources to help us stay informed on the latest products and materials to help ensure we can safely and effectively treat pests to ensure our customers are happy with our service and willing to refer us to their friends. Some of the information...
26
February

Where Do Mosquitoes Go in Winter?

Believe it or not, mosquitoes do not simply die off during the colder months. Exactly how a mosquito survives the winter can differ by species. The mosquito responsible for transmitting Zika virus, Aedes aegypti, overwinters in the egg stage. As temperatures begin to fall below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, adult females deposit their final batch of eggs in water-holding items containing...
25
February

Termite Swarm Season for Memphis Area and North Mississippi

As termite colonies mature, they produce reproductive termites (aelates) that travel in mudtubes (shelter tubes). These termites are waiting for a warm, spring day with sunshine and temperatures ranging from 75-85 degrees after a rain and normally swarm in mid-to-late morning. These swarmer termites intend to swarm outside, break off their wings, and start a new termite colony. Many times...
25
February

EPS Spray Foam Insulation May Void Your Termite Warranty

Beware many pest control companies in Memphis and the Midsouth consider SPF (spray polyurethane foam) insulation as big a concern as wood to ground contact! SPF is often applied by insulation contractors in wall voids, in crawl space beneath flooring, even in attic walls and rafters. The issue rests with SPF blocks visual inspection for termite activity and infestation. Before...