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How To Thwart Pests Hitching A Ride On Your Holiday Décor
Decorating the house for the holiday season is a favorite activity for most families. There’s so much joy in unpacking the boxes of treasures that have lain hidden in the basement or attic for the past ten months. And, bringing home the Christmas tree is a family favorite. Don’t let your holiday cheer get… Read More »
Preventing Pests From Pestering Your Holiday
Summer is over. As temperatures drop, most of us want to cozy up indoors with a hot bowl of soup and a heartwarming movie. Well, it’s not so different for pests, so don’t be surprised to see ants, rodents, spiders, and more trying to join you in your cold-weather nesting instincts. As the season… Read More »
Will Termites Eat This? (Probably)
Termites are tiny cellulose-eating monsters that can cause thousands of dollars in damage to the structure and belongings in your home before being noticed. Nicknamed the ‘silent destroyer’ because of how long they can go undetected, termites literally obtain their life-sustaining nutrients from your home, regardless of its construction type. Cellulose is an organic… Read More »
Studies Indicate Pregnant Women Are Extra Tasty To Mosquitoes
For pregnant women who love to spend time outdoors – look out! Studies show that mosquitoes find you to be a tastier target than others. The reason is not so scientifically complex. Mosquitos are attracted to carbon dioxide. Our exhale of carbon dioxide is how they locate us. Pregnant women, exhaling heavier than others… Read More »
5 Scary Bugs You Might Encounter This Summer
Hardly anyone likes bugs. Aside from being merely annoying, they bite us, destroy our homes, and can cause disease. There are 10 quintillion bugs on planet Earth … that’s 1.5 billion bugs per every living human being. We’re most likely to encounter them outside in the summer, but bugs can invade our homes any… Read More »
9 Steps to Keep Ants Away
Ants are expert home invaders. Even with the most careful vigilance, these pests crawl their way through the tiniest cracks and crevices of your home looking for food. Regardless of whether you rent or own your home, or manage a commercial space, ants are one of the top pest concerns in California. In particular,… Read More »
Green Pest Control: Banishing Summer Pests Without Harmful Chemicals
As Americans become increasingly concerned about the environment, green solutions have cropped up for almost every need. Luckily, this is also true for the pest control industry. Where harsh chemicals were once the normal way to eradicate summer pests, natural solutions have been found to be just as effective. Integrated Pest Management Green pest… Read More »
Tips for Preventing Summer Pest Infestations
Summer and bugs seem to go together like feet and Legos. They’re just as annoyingly painful too. Running into the occasional mosquito in the yard or an ant running along the counter might seem like par for the course, but when summer pests turn into an infestation, it’s time to take action. Tips to… Read More »
The Telltale Signs Of Termite Activity In Your Home or Business
Termites usually conduct their destructive activities outside of human eyesight or earshot. They get away with causing billions of dollars in property damage in the U.S. every year because termite damage usually isn’t noticed until a considerable amount is incurred. Every homeowner dreads a termite infestation. And while it’s largely thought of as a… Read More »
Earth-Friendly Pest Control
May is such a beautiful month. The sun is warmer, the air is fresh, and the world is once again turning green. May brings so much promise for a sweet summer to come. So much of what we love about spring and summer depend upon the generosity of Mother Nature. We pay homage to… Read More »