Peskies Pest Control Birmingham Alabama Podcast

Think fire ants are the worst thing hiding in your backyard? Think again. In this episode of the Peskies Pest Control Podcast , Travis introduces a stealthy new invader that’s rapidly expanding across the Southeast: the Asian Needle Ant. Unlike common yard pests, these tiny, orange-legged insects don’t build massive mounds—instead, they lurk quietly in mulch beds and woodpiles, packing a sting des...

Welcome back to another episode of the Peskies Pest Control Podcast , your go-to guide for keeping your Alabama home safe and bug-free! In this episode, host Travis McGowin dives deep into a phenomenon every Alabamian knows all too well: the dreaded spring termite swarm. Picture a beautiful afternoon right after a rainstorm, only you look at your windowsill and see a shimmering cloud of vibrating...

Welcome back to the Peskies Pest Control Podcast , where we look beyond the common household nuisance to discuss the serious health risks associated with local wildlife. In this episode, Travis dives into the recent headlines surrounding the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak to explore the realities of Hantavirus —a severe respiratory disease with a staggering 40% mortality rate . While the news may...

As summer temperatures hit a sunny 72°F , outdoor enthusiasts are hitting the trails to hike and bike. However, this beautiful weather also brings the rise of a dangerous parasitic creature: the Asian longhorned tick . In this episode of the Peskies Pest Control Podcast , Michael Wienecke discusses how these self-sufficient pests can breed without a mate and explores the best ways to protect your...

Welcome to another episode of the Peskies Pest Control Podcast ! In today’s episode, Michael Wienecke and Travis McGowin peel back the mask on one of nature’s most clever “bandits”: the raccoon. While these “trash pandas” might look cute from a distance, the duo discusses the gritty reality of dealing with them, from their human-like dexterity used to tear into...

In this episode of the Peskies Pest Control Podcast , Travis McGowin and Michael Wienecke dive deep into the world of carpenter ants , the “other” wood-destroying insect that can cause significant, often undetected damage to a home. The team discusses how these pests differ from termites, highlighting their tendency to gnaw on wood for nesting rather than food. Through engaging stories...

In this episode of the Peskies Pest Control Podcast , Michael Wienecke and Travis McGowin dive into the seasonal “explosion” of squirrel activity and the havoc these bold climbers wreak on local homes. From chewing through electrical wiring—which can lead to dangerous structure fires—to tearing into gable vents and rooflines, the team discusses the serious risks and requirements involv...

In this episode of the  Peskies Pest Control Podcast , hosts  Michael Wienecke  and  Travis McGowin  dive into the gritty details of what they call the “nastiest, grossest ant in Alabama”—the  Argentine ant . The duo explores the unique biological traits of these invasive pests, such as their  monomorphic  size and their tendency to form massive  supercolonies  that can span thousands of miles. Be...

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 eaves . Whethe...

In this Peskies Pest Control Podcast episode, hosts Michael Wienecke and Travis McGowin assist a Georgia homeowner, Laura, with a persistent Asian Lady Beetle infestation. We explain that these “occasional invaders” swarm southern-facing walls in autumn to overwinter, often returning to the same structures due to lingering pheromone trails. To address the problem, we recommend an Integ...