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

Atkins Inc

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

November 19 2015

Winter is Upon Us

Author

Atkins Inc

Atkins Companies: Turf and Tree, Pest Control and Building Services and Products are celebrating 90 years of serving Central Missouri. It is because of you that one family owned business has lasted these 90 years! Read More

August 10 2011

Attack of the Japanese Beetles

Author

Atkins Inc

Back in July, there were a lot of Japanese beetle sightings. They hatch out of the lawn and swarm around looking for foliage to eat. Once these critters start zipping around your landscape, they can completely defoliate a tree in two days or less with their voracious appetites. Read More

May 26 2011

Cicada-portabello quiche?!

Author

Atkins Inc

In about a week, these little fellas will move up into the treetops and while you’ll probably still hear them singing, you won’t see them crawling all over everything. Read More