New Year, Fewer Pests: Simple Home Habits That Make a Big Difference
New Year, Fewer Pests The New Year is a natural time for a reset. We clean out closets, reorganize storage, […]
Southern Homes Are Back-to-School, Not Back-to-Bugs
As Southern families shift from summer’s easy rhythm to the structure of back-to-school routines, one issue no one wants to […]
Hotel Bed Bugs: How to Spot Them and What to Do If They Follow You Home
Summer vacations are meant to recharge you, not cause headaches once you return home. When it comes to bed bugs, […]
Pet-Friendly Pest Control: Protecting Your Pets and Backyard from Fleas, Ticks, and Mosquitos
When it comes to protecting your home from pests, the safety of your pets is just as important as the […]
Grow Your Defense: Can Mosquito-Repellent Plants Help Protect Your Spring Garden?
Can I Repel Mosquitoes with Plants? Springtime brings beautiful blooms and warmer weather, but it also ushers in unwelcome pests […]
Pest Prevention in Spring: How to Protect Your Home from Seasonal Pests
As the chill of winter fades and the warmth of spring sets in, nature awakens. Flowers bloom, birds sing, and […]
Pest Control History Through the Ages
How People Have Battled Bugs for Centuries Pests have been a persistent challenge throughout history, prompting creative solutions from ancient […]
Get a Jump Start On Your Spring Cleaning
A few weeks ago, the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicted there would be six more weeks of winter, and whether or […]
Brand and Jingle Soar: John R. Cook’s Strategy
Once you get the jingle in your head, it’s tough to get it out. Lookie, Lookie, Lookie, Here Comes Cookie […]
A Legacy of Giving – Interview with Brian Cook
President and CEO of Cook’s Pest Control, Brian Cook, was recently featured on a leadership podcast to discuss the importance […]
Remembering Eleanor “Jo” Cook
The beloved matriarch of Cook’s Pest Control, Inc. passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020, age 92, at her home […]
Monarch Migration: How it Happens
When we think of migrating animals, we often think of ducks and other birds that fly to places with warmer […]
Camouflage Insects: Now You See Me, Now You Don’t
Camouflage is very common in the animal kingdom. There are many different animals that may come to mind: chameleons, some […]
Ants, Aphids and Elephants, Oh My!
You probably saw this title and thought to yourself, “Has Kristen lost her mind? What do ants, aphids, and elephants […]
Parasitic Wasps
When we think of wasps, we often think of them in a negative light. We may imagine them invading our […]