East Cooper Termite and Pest Solutions does NOT offer a mole control service, but here’s some great advice for eliminating this pest in your yard. Residents in the East Cooper area deal with deer, raccoons, possums, and that pesky little critter, the mole. The residential and commercial development of our town has caused the mole [...]
In the East Cooper area, there is a big reason to be cautiousssssss when approaching water sources during spring and summer months. The water moccasin is surely one of the fiercest and widely known dangerous snakes to inhabit wetland areas in our region. Though many have developed a healthy fear of these highly venomous snakes, [...]
As the weather warms up and we all head to the beach, East Cooper residents may notice that some insects are building small “beaches” in their yards. These large sandy mounds of soil in your yard are most likely fire ant colonies. Fire ants begin building these mounds when temperatures reach over 70 degrees. The mounds [...]
East Cooper residents have seen an increase in traffic, construction, and the general population over the past several years. New roads and new homes that are needed to accommodate the population growth has caused an issue with the wildlife that may have once lived in these wooded areas. The song Big Yellow Taxi by Joni [...]
East Cooper residents have many different names for “evidence” they find from pests in their home. We hear it called scat, droppings, turds, feces, poo, poop, excrement, and even sh#t. Whatever you want to call it, this sign of a pest can certainly lead you to the culprit. Toads, frogs, and lizards leave droppings on [...]
At the end of summer and into early fall, East Cooper residents may encounter wasps or other stinging insects as we enjoy the outdoors and cooler temperatures in our area. One wasp to lookout for is the yellow jacket. Yellow jackets are about 1/2" in length and have yellow and black stripes. They become a nuisance [...]
Did you know that some of the approximately 40 different species of non-venomous snakes in South Carolina can be found lurking in the woods around your home, crawling across your driveway, or slithering around your yard? Please remember if you see ANY snake, it is best to just leave it alone. Harassing it, or poking [...]
Have you seen something ssssssslithering around your yard recently? If so, please be very careful and do not try to catch or handle a snake. It could be one of the six venomous snakes that we have in the Lowcountry. The diet of most snakes consists of frogs, lizards, small mammals, or insects, making them [...]
East Cooper residents usually deal with nuisance flies year-round in the Lowcountry area. Fruit flies, drain flies, house flies, and blow flies can be annoying pests in and around your home. When dealing with fly control we usually suggest finding the SOURCE of the problem. Rotten fruit, dirty drains, pet waste, dead animals, and dirty or [...]
East Cooper residents are seeing an increase in Digger bees due to the reduction of native honey bees over the past decade in the Mount Pleasant area. Digger bees are beneficial insects because they pollinate local gardens, farms and ornamental plants. They are solitary bees that live in the ground, nesting in dry, bare areas [...]
