As fall approaches, many of us are preparing for the cozy months ahead, but it’s also the time of year when rodents look for warm places to call home. Rodent Awareness Week 2024, taking place from October 20-26 aims to …
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Ledford’s Pest Control has been serving home and business owners in Columbia, Charleston, and the surrounding areas in South Carolina for nearly 50 years. We take great pride in protecting our neighbors’ and friends’ properties throughout the community. During our …
Read onScientists Discover a New (and Scary) Parasitoid Wasp Species
Wasps tend to mind their own business, but every once in awhile, they can attack, and being stung by a wasp isn’t fun. If you’re someone who’s already afraid of wasps, our Columbia pest control company has some bad news.
Read onGood News for the Future of Bees
You may not realize it, but bees are an important part of today’s agriculture world. These insects pollinate many of the fruits and vegetables that we eat and they also pollinate many of the foods that animals eat. In addition, the wax and honey that bees make are also highly used.
Read onThe (Global) Problem with Bark Beetles
At Ledford’s, we always try to keep up with the latest news on pests around the country. Recently, we discovered an interesting article about the spread of bark beetles from the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies. These pests are causing problems not only in the U.S., but around the world and we thought we’d share.
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