Our pest control blog keeps you up to date with the latest news and industry trends. Through our extensive knowledge of pests, this Braman blog will ensure you have the tools to prevent and remove pests.

Natasha Wright, Technical Director
Natasha, our pest management blog expert, is a board-certified entomologist and a member of the Entomological Society of America. She earned her bachelor’s degree in entomology at the University of Florida in 2009 and received her master’s degree in entomology at the University of Arkansas in 2013.
Prevent Post-Storm Pests This Summer
While fallen trees and flooded streets are the most visible results of summer storms, another consequence often goes unnoticed: an influx of pests.
Prevent Pests that Trigger Asthma and Allergies
May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month—the perfect time to discuss pests that can enter your home and trigger respiratory reactions.
Three Unexpected Ways You May Be Inviting Termites into Your Home
Preventing a termite infestation is easier than treating one, so it’s essential to avoid drawing this pest toward your house with easy access to moisture and wood.
Maintain Your Pest-Proofing Resolution in 2023
If you’ve already experienced a setback on your diet or gym goals this year, don’t worry too much—it happens to all of us. But if you made a pest-proofing resolution in 2023, we can help you stick to it, so your home remains well-protected throughout the year.
Put Uninvited Holiday Pests on the Naughty List
Though beautiful, wreaths, garlands, firewood and trees can carry a plethora of pests into your home.
Mouse Math: Exclusion is the Solution
Left unchecked, two mice can become 5,000 in a year.
Put Pantry Pests to Rest
In this blog, we explain what to look for and how we can help you put pantry pests to rest in your home.
Fall Pest Infestations: Dangers & Prevention
Many pests pose threats to both health and property, so exclusion is key.
Insect Activity Heats Up in Heat Waves
While we humans may slow down when temps rise, some pests become busier than ever.
Battling the Most Common Home Invader: Ants
Ants pose health and property risks as they destroy wood and contaminate food items in homes and businesses.
Attention Travelers: Bed Bug Awareness Week Kicked Off June 5
Summer vacation is just around the corner, and while most travelers are thinking about fun in the sun, one lurking pest may be lying in wait.
Prepare for Summer by Banning Backyard Biting Bugs
While mosquitoes and ticks are a nuisance, they also have the ability to transmit dangerous diseases.
Pest Prevention Efforts During National Pest Management Month
With a variety of pests reemerging after a long winter, now is the perfect time to recognize the professional pest management industry for its ongoing role in protecting public health, food and property from threats posed by pests.
How to Spot a Termite Infestation in Your Home or Business
Spring is almost here—the days are getting longer, colorful flowers are beginning to bloom and, unfortunately, termites are about to seek out new nesting spaces.
Love Bugs: The Mating Habits of Common Pests
It’s not just humans that have rituals such as Valentine’s Day to express love for one another—common pests employ their own unique methods of showing their romantic interest year-round.
How Pests Take Advantage of Winter Weather
Snow, ice, wind and rain can easily damage your property, opening new entry points in your home for pests seeking refuge from the cold.
Holiday Pests: Not a Creature Was Stirring, Not Even a Mouse
It’s the jolliest time of the year unless your cheer is ruined by a holiday-related pest problem.
Tips for Preventing Winter Rodent Infestations
Rats and mice are disruptive, destructive and gross. Preventing winter rodent infestations before there’s a problem is important and easy.
Prevent Overwintering Pests from Becoming a Nuisance
Now is the perfect time to enact a prevention plan to exclude overwintering pests from your home or business.
Don’t Mess with Yellow Jackets: Spot, Avoid and Eradicate
Avoid getting stung this summer with these tips to help you recognize, avoid and eliminate yellow jackets.