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Need to know the difference between wasps and hornets? Or how to win the fight against ants? We stay on the cutting edge of the latest news and developments in residential and commercial pest control. Browse our topics to best know how to fight pests in your home or business.

Don’t Fall For This

Don’t Fall For This

Fall is finally here! With it comes fresh air, leaves that change color, plus it’s guaranteed that the pests are on the move. While the first two are always welcomed, the last one we could certainly do without! Many people fall into the trap of thinking the cooler...

Eviction Notice

Eviction Notice

Are you comfortable sharing your home with flies, ants, roaches, and rats? Of course, the answer is a definitive NO! Regardless of how repulsive they are, many times we are completely unaware of the pest invasion. Did you know that the average home has a minimum of...

What’s Bugging You

What’s Bugging You

This is one question that is asked frequently when it comes to those who have experienced a bed bug infestation. Perhaps you woke up with some strange marks on your pillow case - or you’ve noticed mysterious red welts on your arms. Maybe you’ve spotted them right...

DIY Pest Control

DIY Pest Control

Taking matters into your own hands on any DIY project can actually be a productive thing - as long as you have some luck and a tad bit of skill. But when it comes to pest control the playing field changes. Even when it comes to buying or selling a home, mortgage...

Pest Control Tips: Dos and Don’ts

Pest Control Tips: Dos and Don’ts

Pest control. It’s a year-round process. There is a constant battle we seem to have with various critters vying for a spot INSIDE our homes and businesses. It may be they are driven inside due to the heat, cold, or attracted inside if they discover a food and/or water...

Why Your Business Needs Pest Control

Why Your Business Needs Pest Control

As a business owner, you already know that your building is the foundation of all sales. Its appearance can quickly increase or decrease profits. Protect your business’ reputation by maintaining a clean and pest-free environment for your customers. Hopper Termite...

Bites, Bugs and Barbeque

Bites, Bugs and Barbeque

Just because summer is winding down doesn’t mean you just shut down the grill until late spring. Regardless of the season, there’s nothing better than fresh grilled chicken, smoked ribs, grilled burgers, hotdogs, veggies and more! If there’s one thing that can dampen...

The Circus is Coming to Town

The Circus is Coming to Town

This attraction is certainly one you DO NOT want to attend! Fleas are not only an itchy annoyance to cats and dogs, but to humans as well. Fleas can cause allergic dermatitis and are the most common transmitter of the rare, but still present, bubonic plague. Fleas can...

THEY’RE BAAACK!

THEY’RE BAAACK!

Now that we are officially in the summer months, you will want to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible. Whether it’s a barbecue, pool party, backyard game of corn hole, horseshoes or volleyball, you don’t want to have to endure the onslaught of bugs and you guessed...

Don’t Fall For This

Don’t Fall For This

Fall is finally here! With it comes fresh air, leaves that change color, plus it’s guaranteed that the pests are on the move. While the first two are always welcomed, the last one we could certainly do without! Many people fall into the trap of thinking the cooler...

DIY Pest Control

DIY Pest Control

Taking matters into your own hands on any DIY project can actually be a productive thing - as long as you have some luck and a tad bit of skill. But when it comes to pest control the playing field changes. Even when it comes to buying or selling a home, mortgage...

Bites, Bugs and Barbeque

Bites, Bugs and Barbeque

Just because summer is winding down doesn’t mean you just shut down the grill until late spring. Regardless of the season, there’s nothing better than fresh grilled chicken, smoked ribs, grilled burgers, hotdogs, veggies and more! If there’s one thing that can dampen...

Eviction Notice

Eviction Notice

Are you comfortable sharing your home with flies, ants, roaches, and rats? Of course, the answer is a definitive NO! Regardless of how repulsive they are, many times we are completely unaware of the pest invasion. Did you know that the average home has a minimum of...

Pest Control Tips: Dos and Don’ts

Pest Control Tips: Dos and Don’ts

Pest control. It’s a year-round process. There is a constant battle we seem to have with various critters vying for a spot INSIDE our homes and businesses. It may be they are driven inside due to the heat, cold, or attracted inside if they discover a food and/or water...

The Circus is Coming to Town

The Circus is Coming to Town

This attraction is certainly one you DO NOT want to attend! Fleas are not only an itchy annoyance to cats and dogs, but to humans as well. Fleas can cause allergic dermatitis and are the most common transmitter of the rare, but still present, bubonic plague. Fleas can...

What’s Bugging You

What’s Bugging You

This is one question that is asked frequently when it comes to those who have experienced a bed bug infestation. Perhaps you woke up with some strange marks on your pillow case - or you’ve noticed mysterious red welts on your arms. Maybe you’ve spotted them right...

Why Your Business Needs Pest Control

Why Your Business Needs Pest Control

As a business owner, you already know that your building is the foundation of all sales. Its appearance can quickly increase or decrease profits. Protect your business’ reputation by maintaining a clean and pest-free environment for your customers. Hopper Termite...

THEY’RE BAAACK!

THEY’RE BAAACK!

Now that we are officially in the summer months, you will want to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible. Whether it’s a barbecue, pool party, backyard game of corn hole, horseshoes or volleyball, you don’t want to have to endure the onslaught of bugs and you guessed...

We’re termite & pest experts

When it comes to protection from pests, we have you covered. Our highly trained technicians are members of the Arkansas Pest Management Association as well as the National Pest Management Association. Call today so we can get a tailored plan started for you and your specific needs!

6 Reasons Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others

Summer is the perfect time of year — even as an adult, you can’t help but feel a certain excitement as the season changes. BBQs, summer vacation, camping trips: endless possibilities! But one certainty of summer is an annoying pest: the mosquito. Mosquito bites itch...

The Best Ways to Keep Rodents Out of Your Garden

Everyone wants to protect their garden as much as possible from the summer heat, but there are other threats your garden may face, too—like rodents. Although rodent infestations are most common during the winter, when rats and mice make their way inside to seek...

What is IPM?

If you have spent any amount of time talking to people in the pest control industry over the past few years, you’ve probably heard about IPM. But what is IPM, exactly? And what advantages does it present to the average homeowner over traditional pest control and...

Summer Pests to Watch Out For

Summer is here, and with the change in seasons comes changes in pest control needs. Thanks to global warming, seasonality is less common in pest control, and there are more and more insects and animals that remain a nuisance year-round. However, that doesn’t mean...

Ant Colony Hierarchy 101

Did you know? Ants are the most populous animals on the planet Earth — other than humans. 4 Main Roles in an Ant Colony Ant colonies operate in social structures akin to hierarchies. This means that certain ants have a superior role to other ants in the colony. The...

7 Mosquito-Repelling Plants to Add to Your Garden This Spring

Ah, it’s that time of year again! Spring is the season of new life and new beauty—oh, and lots of pests. The south is expecting a very wet and warm spring season, which means the pest pressure is on. One of the most dreaded types of spring and summer pests...

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