Posted on 4/1/2013
at 12:00AM
by Cindy Mannes Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer
Thank goodness the warmer weather is finally here! We had
a pretty mild winter, but it is still nice to get outside and enjoy
the activities that come with the spring. Unfortunately, it's
also time to think about one of the not-so-nice effects of the
warmer temperatures as well. Termites! While termites
are active year-round, in the spring they emerge from underground
in "swarms" to reproduce and form new colonies. Given the
milder than normal winter temperatures we experienced, termite
colonies are expected to be at an all-time high this year.
Many homeowners think that just because they don't see termites
in or around their home means they don...
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Posted on 1/10/2013
at 12:00AM
by Shay Runion VP HR & Professional Development
Another Banner Year for Ants, Stink Bugs,
Termites, Rodents and Mosquitoes
Another mild winter is well underway across most of
the country which is going to mean another year of significant pest
problems for homeowners in 2013. Local pest populations have
not been diminished by extended freezes and will multiply even more
rapidly when spring arrives. To help you be prepared, we have
put together a list of the top five pests that we believe will be
the most active and have the potential to cause the most issues
this year including ants, stink bugs and kudzu bugs, termites,
rodents and mosquitoes.
Ants: These little pests continue
to be a big reason homeowners ...
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Posted on 12/14/2012
at 7:00AM
by Cindy Mannes Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer
Tis the season to spread good cheer and celebrate with friends
and family. Here at Arrow, we want to make sure you don't
have any uninvited guests show up and spoil your holiday fun.
We have all been enjoying the unusually mild temperatures across
our area and so has the local pest population. We typically
see a reduction in the overall number of pests this time of year;
however, our weather has been anything but typical. This fact
combined with the usual flurry of holiday activities like baking,
decorating and parties could lead to the increased risk of a pest
infestation in your home.
The aroma of cookies, cakes and candies baking in the kitchen is
a s...
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Posted on 11/19/2012
at 9:29AM
by Shay Runion VP HR & Professional Development
The holiday season is a wonderful time full of feasts and
celebrations with friends and family. Unfortunately, this time of
year, there are some common intruders looking to crash the party
and enjoy their own feast in your pantry. Pests like Indian meal
moths, merchant grain beetles, ants and mice can quickly infest all
the dry goods in your kitchen so we have put together some great
tips on what to look out for and ways to keep your pantry
pest-free.
Before you stock up for the holidays, we always recommend a
thorough cleaning and a complete inventory of your pantry. Closely
inspect all your dry goods including flour, sugar, corn meal,
cocoa, pastas and cereals for pests a...
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