Posted on 3/3/2010 at 12:37PM EST by Shay Runion
The arrival of spring’s warmer temperatures also means the arrival of spring pests. The wet conditions we experienced this winter provided the prefect breeding ground for one of our region’s most dangerous pests, termites. Termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage every year, despite cold temperatures. And the damage incurred by termites is often an expense that is not covered by homeowners’ insurance. Termites chew through structures 24-hours a day and can be found in various places throughout the home including concrete, wood, carpeting, floors and even wallpaper. Because a termite infestation may be hard to control, it is important for homeowners to be vigilant now in protecting their homes. Arrow Exterminators encourages homeowners to... Read More »
Posted on 11/4/2009 at 12:00AM EST by Shay Runion
You may have noticed that the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting colder. A warm house and a warm meal start to become more appealing this time of year. Unfortunately, these fall comforts appeal to pests too. This is the time of year when mice, chipmunks, raccoons and squirrels are looking for a place to call home, and it may be inside your house. To help protect your home, Arrow Exterminators has created Sustainability Through Environmental Practices and Solutions, or STEPS™, a three-part system to get to the root of the problem and keep pest infestations from becoming a serious predicament. Mice are known to be a major problem this time of year. They can enter a home through an area as small as a... Read More »
Posted on 10/27/2009 at 1:57PM EST by Shay Runion, VP of Professional Development
With Halloween right around the corner, kids are aflutter with thoughts of candy and dressing up. Halloween can be scary enough for little guys, so parents often choose cutesy costumes for the younger ones, like the ladybug pictured below. Older kids often take on the scarier ghosts and ghouls, but more likely than not, you won’t see them choosing our Top 5 Creepy Crawler Bugs for their costumes – and with good reason! # 5: Earwigs Earwigs earned their name a long time ago. They were thought to crawl into the ears of sleeping people, and once inside, the Earwig would bore into the brain! Earwigs have claw-like forceps, as... Read More »
Posted on 10/2/2009 at 9:56AM EST by Rick Bell
Last week Tommy Irvin, Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner, issued a statement to Georgians warning them to be vigilant in protecting their homes and businesses from potential increased termite activity due to recent rainfall and subsequent flooding. “Now is a good time to review or re-establish termite control measures that may have been disturbed by the flooding,” Irvin said. It’s unfortunate for Georgia homeowners to experience a natural disaster like this on a variety of levels but taking a chance on loss of termite protection through a 100 year weather event occurrence is a gamble that shouldn’t be taken. Contacting a licensed pest management professional is the best way to determine whether your home or business is properly protected from termites... Read More »
Posted on 9/30/2009 at 11:20AM EST by Cindy Mannes
Fall is the time of year when homeowners begin to notice cute furry animals in their yard. Animals such as squirrels, chipmunks and other rodents are often seen looking for food and preparing to escape the colder weather. What many people don’t realize is that these pests may be looking for food and shelter in your home. Once these animals enter a home, they can cause severe property damage and pose health risks such as exposure to rabies and the potentially deadly Hantavirus. The most common fall animals to look out for are squirrels, chipmunks, mice, rats and raccoons. They tend to enter through very small holes or will make a new hole to fit their way in. Once an animal is in the home, they can cause structural damage... Read More »