Peskies Pest Control Montgomery Alabama
Pest Control: American Roach Prevention
Welcome back to the Peskies Pest Control Podcast! In this episode, hosts Michael Wienecke and Travis McGowin take a deep dive into the world of the American cockroach—from wild stories about roach-infested stadium concrete covers to skin-crawling encounters inside tight crawl spaces. The duo breaks down why these giant pests prefer moist environments, how natural […]
Don’t Burn the House Down: A Professional Guide to Bed Bugs
In this episode of the Peskies Pest Control Podcast, hosts Michael Wienecke and Travis McGowin broadcast on-location right outside a residential home in Montgomery, Alabama, where a full-house thermal remediation is underway. From the spike in bed bug infestations following peak travel seasons to the science behind using a 500,000+ BTU propane heater to destroy […]
Are Your Drains Breeding Flies? Signs, Solutions, and Prevention Tips
Are you seeing small, annoying pests buzzing around your kitchen or bathroom? You might think those fruit flies are just interested in your fruit bowl, but pest control professionals know the real truth: the breeding party is usually happening inside your drains. Listen to our podcast! What’s Really Living in Your Drain? Every drain in […]
The Hidden World of Drain Flies & Breeding Sites
In this episode of the Peskies Pest Control Podcast, hosts Michael Wienecke and Travis McGowin dive deep into the murky world of household plumbing to answer a simple yet unsettling question: what’s in your drain? From hair-clogged shower drains and dried-out guest toilets to hidden breeding grounds in garages and commercial kitchens, they uncover the […]
The Dirty Truth About German Roach Infestations (And Why DIY Fixes Fail)
If you’ve ever spotted a light brown, fast-moving bug scurrying across your kitchen counter at 2:00 AM, you’ve likely felt that instant pit in your stomach. German cockroach infestations are among the most frustrating, resilient, and overwhelming pest issues a homeowner or business can face. In a recent episode of the Peskies Pest Control Podcast, […]
Why DIY Pest Control Makes German Roach Infestations Worse
In this episode of the Peskies Pest Control Podcast, pest control experts Michael Wienecke and Travis McGowin share their wildest, most extreme job stories while diving into the reality of dealing with German roach infestations. From nightmare house calls and common DIY treatment mistakes to the surprising ways roaches invade clean homes, they break down […]
From Wolf Spiders to Recluses: Your Ultimate Summer Spider Control Guide
When summer temperatures spike past 100 degrees, humans aren’t the only ones looking for relief. Pest control experts Michael Wienecke and Travis McGowin recently sat down to unpack why Alabama homes see a massive surge in spider activity during the hottest months of the year—and what you can actually do about it. Why Summer Heat […]
Eights Legs & Extreme Heat: The Truth About Spiders
On this episode of the Peskies Pest Control Podcast: Beat the summer heat with pest control experts Michael Wienecke and Travis McGowin as they spin a candid, humorous conversation about all things arachnid. From myth-busting brown recluse fears to sharing hilarious close encounters with wolf spiders and explaining why traditional sprays don’t always cut it, […]
Liquid Fire in the Mulch Bed: The Rise of the Asian Needle Ant
If you live in the Southeast, you are likely already familiar with the annual battle against backyard ants. You watch out for towering fire ant mounds to protect your kids and pets from itchy ankles. But this spring, a new, much more stealthy invader is making headlines—and it’s one you absolutely need to know about […]
Worse Than Fire Ants? Meet the Asian Needle Ant
Think fire ants are the worst thing hiding in your backyard? Think again. In this episode of the Peskies Pest Control Podcast, Travis introduces a stealthy new invader that’s rapidly expanding across the Southeast: the Asian Needle Ant. Unlike common yard pests, these tiny, orange-legged insects don’t build massive mounds—instead, they lurk quietly in mulch […]
