Podcast
Eviction Notice: The Logistics of Squirrel Trapping
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 […]
Super Colonies and Sewage: The Alabama Argentine Ant
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 […]
The Heat is On: Managing Alabama’s Summer Pests
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. Whether you […]
Listener Deep Dive: Reviewing Laura’s Infestation (Part 2)
In this episode of the Peskies Pest Control Podcast, hosts Michael Wienecke and Travis McGowin consult with a homeowner named Laura regarding a severe, recurring infestation of Asian Lady Beetles in her Georgia home. We identify these insects as “occasional invaders” that swarm southern-facing structures in the fall to overwinter, often attracted to the same […]
Listener Deep Dive: Reviewing Laura’s Infestation (Part 1)
In this episode of the Peskies Pest Control Podcast, Michael Wienecke and Travis McGowin begin a multi-part investigation into a severe Asian Lady Beetle infestation at a listener’s home in North Georgia. Through a detailed photo analysis, the team identifies critical vulnerabilities in the home’s design, including its wood siding, metal roofing, and sunny exposure, […]
Don’t Buy a Nightmare: How to Spot Infestations Before You Close
In this podcast episode, Michael Wienecke and Travis McGowin from Peskies Pest Control discuss a cautionary tale involving a family who unknowingly purchased a home with a severe, undisclosed bed bug infestation. The hosts highlight a major “red flag” the buyers missed: the previous owners were living in a camper in the front yard rather […]
Mosquitoes Are Already Back in Montgomery Alabama!
In today’s episode of the Peskies Pest Control Podcast, Michael and Travis discuss mosquito treatment and prevention for your Montgomery, Alabama property! Podcast Transcript: Michael Wienecke Hey. So here today on the Peskies Pest Control Podcast, we are talking about mosquitoes, I feel like spring is in the air. I woke up for the last […]
Detecting and Defeating Bed Bug Reinfestations in Montgomery Alabama!
Podcast Transcript: Michael Wienecke 0:00 Hey, and thanks for listening to the Peskies Pest Control Podcast. I am Michael Wienecke, owner and operator of Peskies Pest Control, and I have Travis McGowin. How we doing Travis? Travis McGowin 0:12 I’m doing well, how are you doing? Michael Wienecke 0:14 Great man, waiting on the freezing […]
Fire Ants Are Invading Montgomery, Alabama Lawns!
Podcast Transcript: Michael Wienecke 0:23 Hey, and thanks for listening to the Peskies Pest Control Podcast. I’m Michael, and we’ve got Travis here, and we are going to be talking about the fire stinging insect that is in your front and backyard that creates unsightly mounds and just causes lots of problems. Travis, what are […]
Tips to Keep General Pests Away in Montgomery, Alabama!
Podcast Transcript: Michael Wienecke 0:00 Steve, hey, so today on the Peskies Pest Control Podcast, we would like to talk about solving pest issues without chemical application. So we’re seeing a lot of especially this month, last month, with the amount of rain we’ve had Travis, I think you can, with Montgomery, I think you […]
