May 28 2020

5 Ways to Survive the 2020 Summer

Author

Beth Cowgill

Summer is just around the corner and the one thing you can always count on in Missouri in the summer is — nothing. Missouri summers are as unpredictable as our winters. Don’t worry! The team at Atkins is here to help. What we do know for sure is: it will be hot. there will be […] Read More

April 21 2020

Mosquitoes are annoying. Here’s what you can do.

Author

Beth Cowgill

It’s no secret — Missouri has mosquitoes and a lot of them. At least we’re not in Louisiana where the mosquito is the state bird! According to the Missouri Department of Conservation*, Missouri has approximately 50 different species of mosquitoes buzzing around, leaving itchy bumps and spreading diseases. Every spring and summer, these blood-sucking insects […] Read More

April 14 2020

Protect your Pets from Fleas and Ticks

Author

Beth Cowgill

Protect your pets from fleas and ticks this Spring! Read More

March 13 2020

This is a MUST before you buy a home or rental property.

Author

Beth Cowgill

Did you know termite damage costs U.S. property owners more than $5 billion each year and that around 600,000 homes are affected by these pests? Not everyone likes surprises, so before the deal is done, trust the experts at Atkins to conduct a thorough home termite inspection and provide a report for your client. The […] Read More

January 25 2020

Protect Your Home from 30 Possible Invaders

Author

Atkins Inc

The Total-Trac is an all-inclusive pest management program that protects your home from 30 possible invaders. Read More

June 17 2019

Japanese Beetles: The Emerald Green Epidemic

Author

Beth Cowgill

The first day of summer is rapidly approaching, and with that comes BBQ’s, swimming and basking in the sun. Ahhhh! It also brings heat, humidity and bugs, specifically the Japanese Beetle. Ugh! Have you ever had a run in with these bad bugs? If so, you have first-hand experience on the amount of damage they […] Read More

January 18 2019

Identifying Bed Bugs In Hotels And Motels

Author

Sean Chase

If you're sleeping somewhere other than home, beware. Bedbug prevalence is on the rise and hotels and motels are some of their favorite hangouts. Read More

September 1 2016

Surprising Facts About the Mid Missouri Fall Grub Population

Author

Atkins Inc

Annual White Grub worm populations are showing to be significant this summer and Atkins wants to give you the low-down and some fun facts about what to expect and why: White Grubs are present in our soil all year long. Read More

July 15 2016

The Beetle Epidemic: What You Can Do About Japanese Beetles

Author

Atkins Inc

Are Japanese Beetles taking over the world? No, but they may be taking over your yard! Japanese Beetles are in Mid Missouri and are attacking many of our landscapes plants. We receive many questions about this little bug, so we thought we would put them in one place for anyone being graced with their presence. Read More

April 28 2016

April Showers Bring May Flowers, Weeds, and Pests

Author

Atkins Inc

In Missouri, the weather is so unpredictable! The weather also very much impacts everything from insect populations to plant health. One thing you can count on as spring heads into summer, though, is that things will start happening in the dynamic, ever-changing environment that is your lawn and landscape. Critters begin stirring, plants start budding and blooming, and it begins to seem that all living creatures want to be out… Read More