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All About Closet Moths
Almost everyone has had the experience of reaching into your closet for your favorite suit only to find tiny little moth holes. There are two types of closet moths that typically attack clothing: the webbing clothes moth (Tineola Bisselliella) and the casemaking clothes moth (Tinea Pellionella). These moths are so small that you may… Read More »
All About Pantry Moths
Discovering pantry moths in your kitchen can bring any home cook’s blood to a boil. Considered to be the most troubling food-infesting pest in the nation, these small creatures can create a lot of extra work for you, as well as result in the costly loss of food. You’ll have to take pest control… Read More »
Biting Back at Bugs that Bite
Almost everyone is freaked out by biting bugs, and with good reason. Biting bugs represent not only a nuisance, but also a hazard to you and your family’s health, including your pets. When serious illnesses such as West Nile Virus could be a result of a bug infestation, equally serious pest control is necessary…. Read More »
Fall: The Best Time for This 2-Step Termite Control Plan for a Holiday-Ready Home
Thinking about the holidays in September may seem premature, yet there are some sound homeowner projects that, if started with enough lead-time, will provide added peace-of-mind. Pest control is one of those issues that you wouldn’t normally add to your holiday-ready list, but you should. As outdoor temperatures begin to cool, pests like termites… Read More »
Fall Allergies and Pest Control
Most people have misconceptions about fall allergies. While ragweed and pollen are the biggest fall allergy triggers, there is another allergy and asthma trigger that is harder to escape from because it is present right in our homes – household pests. We often overlook household pest allergy and asthma symptoms because they have many… Read More »
The Surprising Benefits of Insulation
Proper home insulation is one of the most important aspects of living comfortably and affordably in a home. While the walls and roof of any house are what separate the inside environment from the outside, insulation is what fills all the little gaps and crevices, adding a layer of protection as a barrier to… Read More »
5 Tips for Avoiding Bed Bug Stowaways When Coming Home From Vacation
Bed bugs are not discriminating travelers. They are happy to hide away in any crack or crevice and travel back home with you. And, according to chief entomologist Jim Fredericks from the National Pest Management Association, “They don’t discriminate between a first-class resort or a low-rate motel.” So how do you prevent the possibility… Read More »
7 Termite Myths and 1 Solution
Termite infestation is a homeowners’ worst nightmare. Separating termite myth from fact can help you get the termite treatment you need to save your home from expensive damages. The following are seven myths that you should know about: Brick houses on concrete slabs are termite-proof. Most brick homes have a wood framed interior. Termites… Read More »
4 Things Termites Hate
Termites are pests that strike fear into the hearts of homeowners. Left unchecked, they can cause significant damage to a home. Make your home undesirable to termites with these four things termites hate: 1. Borates. Borate is a natural mineral. Its active ingredient is a salt that is harmless to humans and animals, but… Read More »
Alternative Termite Control 101
In almost every area in our lives, green solutions have become part of the mainstream. When it comes to termite control, eco-friendly and family-friendly solutions sit side-by-side with traditional chemical solutions as effective termite treatment. As termite infestations are quite prevalent, especially in California, where there are subterranean, Formosan, and drywood termites, the need… Read More »