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Adios, Arachnids: Get Spiders Under Control with APS

January 19th, 2022 by Ashley Stephen We all know spiders do their part to control the populations of many other troublesome pests. The arachnids help to keep the numbers of mosquitoes, earwigs, and many others in check. Regardless, their presence is almost always an unwelcome sight in your home, beloved outdoor spaces, or place of business. Alabama’s Climate Encourages Spiders An

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Why You Should Seal Your Concrete Joints

Homeowners often don’t think about maintaining the concrete around their home until they’ve already started noticing cracking or sinking. The soil under your concrete driveway, sidewalk, stoop, patio, pool deck, or garage slab can soften or erode as surface water runs through open cracks and joints – or straight-line cuts made in the concrete during installation. Weak soils and voids

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Why Mudjacking Isn’t the Best Fix for Sunken Concrete

Let’s be honest, uneven concrete is unsightly, lowers your property value, and is downright dangerous as a trip hazard. Whether it’s your sinking driveway, sidewalk, patio, or pool deck – it needs to be fixed. You may ask yourself, what’s the best way to fix uneven concrete? For many homeowners, the term “mudjacking” comes to mind, but this outdated, messy

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Oh No, Mosquito: Bites Begone this Mosquito Season

January 8th, 2022 by Ashley Stephen “Buzz Smack Ow!” Mosquitos are the enemy of outdoor entertainment as these blood-sucking pests are seemingly everywhere in Alabama for the majority of the year. Short of slathering yourself and your loved ones in unpleasant, odorous repellents to enjoy any time in Alabama’s beautiful outdoors, you may feel like there’s no solution to the threat

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Call Today To Send Ants Away!

      What ants lack in size, they more than makeup for in persistence and sheer numbers. Beyond just being bothersome, ants can pose a grave risk to the structure of your home, business, or even your health. Often entering dwellings and commercial buildings at ground level, ants exploit the tiniest crevices between doors or utility connections in their search for

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A rodent lurking in the darkness on the floor of a home's living room

Rodents Run Amok

Rodents are off-putting enough on sight, but did you know they also pose health hazards and can cause property damage? With this in mind, it’s best to confront the problem head-on as soon as possible. You can do more to rid yourself of these pests than just adopt some housecats. Keep reading for how to identify any rodents you come

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5 Reasons You Need Your Crawlspace Inspected ASAP

The weather in Alabama wreaks havoc on crawl space foundations, especially during the hot, humid months. If there’s water, mold, or rot in your crawl space, it’s important to address these issues quickly, as they could have serious effects on your home and health. What are the signs of a crawl space problem? These are the five most common signs

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