birmingham alabama pest control
The True Importance of Pest Control: What Happens When We Stop Managing Pests?
When October rolls around, porches fill up with carved jack-o’-lanterns, plastic skeletons, and fake spiderwebs. But while Halloween turns creepy crawlers into festive fun, the real pests lurking around our homes and businesses are far more unsettling than any costume. In a recent episode of the Peskies Pest Control podcast, hosts Michael Wienecke and Travis […]
Defending Birmingham Homes from the “Summer Surge”: A Local Guide
From the historic, tree-lined streets of Forest Park to the wooded hills of Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills, Birmingham’s humid Alabama climate is a paradise for more than just hikers—it’s the ultimate home for pests. As the weather warms up, local homeowners are facing a “full force” emergence of seasonal insects. In our latest episode […]
The Heat is On: Managing Alabama’s Summer Pests
Welcome to another episode of the Peskies Pest Control Podcast, where we dive into the “full force” emergence of Alabama’s most annoying insects as the weather warms up. In this episode, Michael Wienecke and Travis McGowin discuss everything from the “prehistoric” look of moisture-loving earwigs to the high-altitude difficulty of treating wasp nests in home […]
The Georgia Case Study: Breaking Down an Asian Lady Beetle Interior Treatment (Part 2)
When it comes to seasonal pest invasions, few things are as overwhelming as an established Asian Lady Beetle invasion. In the latest installment of the Peskies Pest Control Podcast, we continue our deep-dive case study into a severe infestation at a listener’s home in North Georgia. While our previous analysis focused on the home’s exterior, […]
The Camper Red Flag: A Bed Bug Nightmare
In this podcast episode, Michael Wienecke and Travis McGowin from Peskies Pest Control share a startling story about a family who purchased a home only to find a massive bed bug infestation waiting for them. The sellers had actually been living in a camper on the property to escape the bugs, a major “red flag” […]
Asian Lady Beetles are Invading Birmingham Alabama!
https://youtu.be/op65Q9nPVe8?si=solOClhRWjvENf2V Asian Lady Beetles, while often harmless, can quickly become a nuisance when they invade your home. Join Michael Wienecke as he demonstrates the thorough process of inspecting and treating a home infested with these seasonal pests! The Inspection Process Michael begins with carefully examining both the interior and exterior of the home. Asian Lady Beetles […]
Tips to Keep General Pests Away in Birmingham, Alabama!
Podcast Transcript: Michael Wienecke 0:00 Steve, hey, so today on the Peskies Pest Control Podcast, we would like to talk about solving pest issues without chemical application. So we’re seeing a lot of especially this month, last month, with the amount of rain we’ve had Travis, I think you can, with Montgomery, I think you […]
Keeping Pests Away in Birmingham, Alabama!
Keeping Pests Away in Birmingham, Alabama: Essential DIY Prevention Tips Living in Birmingham, Alabama, means enjoying beautiful weather, but it also comes with its share of common household pests. While professional pest control is always an option, there’s a lot you can do proactively, often without chemicals, to keep your home pest-free. Many pest […]
Crane Flies in Birmingham, Alabama: Harmless Giants, Not Mosquitoes!
Crane Flies in Birmingham, Alabama: Harmless Giants, Not Mosquitoes! Often mistaken for giant, aggressive mosquitoes, crane flies are a familiar sight buzzing around homes in Birmingham, Alabama, especially after a good rain. Despite their large, often intimidating appearance and somewhat clumsy flight, these fascinating insects are fundamentally different from mosquitoes and pose absolutely no threat to […]
Crane Flies Are Not Mosquitoes in Birmingham, Alabama!
Podcast Transcript: Michael Wienecke 0:03 Hey. So here today on the Peskies Pest Control Podcast, we’re going to talk about crane flies or Skeeter eaters. What are some other names, mosquito Hawk, tarantula flyer. I’ve heard all kinds of names, Daddy Long daddy, long legs, all that kind of stuff. Travis McGowin 0:23 So I […]
