Home and Business Tips
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The Value of Outside Perimeter Treatments
September is a month of change: cooler nights and warm days triggering movement of insect and rodent pests. With our fast-approaching fall, preparation protecting homes and property from unwanted...
Read moreWhy Businesses Are Switching to Smarter Pest Control Strategies
Businesses today face a growing array of challenges from pests that threaten their operations, reputation, and the well-being of both customers and employees. Traditional pest control approaches,...
Read morePest Control for Property Managers: Keeping Tenants Happy
One of the most important things you can do as a property manager to keep your renters happy and secure is to keep the property free of pests. The health of your renters and the...
Read moreHow to Choose the Best Pest Control Services
Nobody likes to cope with unwelcome mice or insects at home or business. Hiring the correct pest control service makes all the difference-from mice in the workplace to ants in the kitchen. However,...
Read moreWhy DIY Pest Control Often Fails (and What to Do Instead)
Many people's first reaction when bugs infiltrate their house is to attempt to manage them on their own. Getting a can of spray or putting up some traps seems like a straightforward enough task....
Read moreIs Non-Chemical Pest Control Possible?
There are times when pest control just cannot be accomplished in the traditional way with pesticides. In fact, the best pest control is accomplished without total reliance on pesticides. This may be...
Read moreHousehold Foggers -Friend of Foe?
It is common when an insect problem is discovered to run to the store and grab a "bug bomb." Let us think about this and evaluate whether this is a good idea or not. There...
Read moreThoughts from a Pest Assassin
This time of the year it is my belief that we should gain the proper perspective of thankfulness. Did you know that the average human heart beats about 100,000 times per day? Can you believe...
Read moreDon't Go Into the Blue Light!
Many insects are attracted to favorite smells such as human perspiration, decaying matter, perfume and the scent of flowers and plants, but did you know that many insects are also attracted by...
Read moreMystery Bugs and the Pest Control Industry
There are times when insects get blamed for skin irritations, bites, itches or unusual feelings experienced on the skin. In many cases after careful examination, an insect may be found that is the...
Read moreThe Dirty Four-Letter Word in Pest Control
Before the reader gets excited, I should explain. The dirtiest four-letter word is actually the most important word in pest control. The word is "prep". While being important for the pest control...
Read moreThe Effect of Mulch Around Your Home
The Spring is a great time to get out and get with nature by planning flowers and putting a new layer of mulch around the home and garden and basically sprucing up the homestead. Did...
Read moreReading About It Is Step One
If the bug in the article is the bug in your house, the next step is a free quote from a technician who has seen it before.