insect control

UGA entomologist Elmer Gray, who lives in Arnoldsville, said clearing debris away from the sides of houses could help keep insects from entering homes during the summer. Also, make sure items don’t collect water, which is where mosquitoes breed. (Submitted Photo)

UGA entomologist Elmer Gray, who lives in Arnoldsville, said clearing debris away from the sides of houses could help keep insects from entering homes during the summer. Also, make sure items don’t collect water, which is where mosquitoes breed. (Submitted Photo)

Here are tips to stop insects this summer

Zach Leggio
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Hot weather — as Oglethorpe County is experiencing — can lead to more bugs. During the summer, temperatures at night stay elevated, allowing for insect larvae to grow faster, said Elmer Gray, UGA entomologist and Arnoldsville resident.