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Why Am I Still Seeing Ants Around My Greenville Home?

It’s winter and the weather has cooled down, but your still seeing ants in your Greenville home. What’s the deal? It can be surprising to see ants wandering through the kitchen of your home when you...

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The Many Benefits of Professional Rodent Control in Winter

Complete rodent control is not just about getting rid of the mice and rats that have gotten into your home, it has to do with the prevention of them as well. It’s important to know how they break in,...

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Keeping Spiders Out of Your Greenville Home in Winter

It happens every year when the weather cools down. First, you see one in the corner of the living room, then you see another above the light in the bathroom, and another crawling across your bedroom...

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Could Termites Still Be Active Inside My Greenville Home?

With winter in full swing, you probably aren’t seeing all the bugs you did during the summer months. The saying goes, “out of sight, out of mind,” and that’s usually how it works. If they’re not around...

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Is Your Home Protected Against Winter Wildlife?

Winter is a great time of year to settle in and slow down. Cooler weather keeps us indoors more often and after all the preparations we made in the fall, our outdoor chores are minimal. However, if...

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Why You Should Call Spencer Pest Services if Bed Bugs Stay Over After the...

The holidays can bring many visitors, some invited and some not--like bed bugs for example. Bed bugs are among some of the most persistent of pests. They’ll come in uninvited and stay far too long. If...

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Why Get a CL-100 Through Spencer Pest Control If You’re Selling Your House

If you’ve been through the process of selling a house in South Carolina, you know that a CL-100 inspection is required for lenders in this state before they can close on a house. What this inspection...

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Early Preparation for Spring Mosquito Swarming in South Carolina

With spring on its way, South Carolina will soon be dealing with its official state bird: the mosquito. The climate here, with hot summers and lots of humidity, contributes to large mosquito...

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Termite season returns to Greenville soon… is your home protected?

The truth of the matter is, there is no "termite season" in Greenville. Because of our warm climate, termites can remain active throughout the year. The life cycle of these pests does start in the...

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Why Call Spencer for Post-Holiday Cockroach Infestations

The holidays are well behind us, as are the holiday goodies you indulged in at year’s end. You’ve probably taken the decorations down (no judging if you haven't), but there’s the possibility that not...

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Why You Should Call The Experts When Wildlife Invade Your Greenville Home

Americans value self-sufficiency, don’t we? We like to be independent, to do things on our own. Sometimes this is a good thing. No one wants to rely on someone else all the time. Other times, though,...

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How can I tell if my home is at risk for carpenter ants?

As a responsible homeowner, you do your best to keep your house in good condition. You complete yearly upkeep projects and make necessary repairs. Usually, the repairs that must be done are obvious....

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Preventing Brown Recluse Spiders from Entering Your South Carolina Home

There are many types of spiders in the world, and most of them are actually harmless. A couple of types of spiders are dangerous, though, and it’s important to be especially careful to look out for...

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I Think I Have Mice in the Attic – Now What?

As you are lying in bed at night, you hear scratching and scampering above your head. Logically, you think you have mice in your attic. So what do you do now? The first thing to do is not worry. Mice...

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Why Now is the Time for Professional Termite Protection

Some pests are seasonal, bothering us through the spring and summer, then dying off or disappearing in late fall or winter. Others are a problem throughout the year, even if we can’t see them. Termites...

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Why You Can’t Allow Mosquitoes in Your Yard This Summer

It’s safe to say that no one likes mosquitoes. They seem to serve no purpose rather than to irritate and drive us to distraction on summer evenings when we’d simply like to enjoy a relaxing time...

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How Greenville Residents Can Protect Their Homes as Fire Ants Return  

With the return of warm spring weather, we also see a return of spring pests. Some are simply nuisance pests and others present dangers to the well-being of ourselves, our families, and our pets. While...

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5 Crucial Steps to Keeping Your Greenville Lawn Free of Stinging Insects

Stinging insects are becoming more active again this year. Are you ready? Typically, stinging insects are most active from early spring through fall. This is when most people are spending more time...

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How Moisture Control Can Stop Pest Problems Before They Happen  

Humans, in general, are not fond of extreme humidity. Pests, on the other hand, thrive where humidity and moisture exist. If you have even the slightest moisture problem in or around your home, you may...

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Why Keeping Food Sealed Against Pantry Pests is Essential  

Food is a necessity, and stored foods like flour, sugar, dry beans, and grains can be found in most homes throughout the United States. Maybe you are an avid chef that uses lots of ingredients,...

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