Lady Beetles Not Ladybugs Arriving; Will Leave Soon
House guests already arriving around your place in what appears to be a ladybug infestation? Local Pest Control Expert Ethan Adcock said they are actually Asian Lady Beetles. Adcock said he has received a lot of calls this year with people concerned. “When it starts getting colder, they look for warmth,” Adcock said. “That’s why […]
Brown Recluse Spider Poses Dangers In UC
There are two dangerously venomous spiders that will be looking for warm hiding spots in the Upper Cumberland this Winter. Overton County Agriculture Extension Agent Jason Garrett said black widow spiders and brown recluse spiders are the biggest threats. However, Garrett said black widows are likely to be found in a garage or barn, brown […]
How to Avoid Spiders Looking for Warmth inside Homes
Noticed a lot of spiders in the last week? Spiders in the Upper Cumberland will be looking to hunker down for the Winter inside people’s homes. Overton County Agriculture Extension Agent Jason Garrett said debris, leaves and wood near entrances to the home can attract spiders inside. Garrett said keeping the home neat by vacuuming […]
