Posted on 2/12/2014
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by Kimberly Beaudin, VP of Marketing
The Opening Ceremonies kicked off the 2014 Winter Games and
athletes from all over the world are competing in the most
high-profile sporting event of their careers. With all the
excitement of our own USA athletes vying for the gold we thought it
would be fun to give recognition to several pests that have
Olympic-worthy traits designed by nature. Keep reading to learn
more about our gold medalists for the strongest bug, fastest bug,
best swimmer, best gymnast and best fighter.
The Gold Medal for the Strongest Bug goes to
the rhinoceros beetle. The rhinoceros beetle may
not be the largest bug but it is proportionally one of the
strongest. They have the ability to lift o...
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Posted on 1/23/2014
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by Cindy Mannes Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer
With the most romantic day of the year upon us many of us
are thinking of hearts, flowers and chocolate covered candies, but
certainly not pests! However, we do think there are a few
that you should save some of that love for! Romantic in nature and
even pretty cute, the five loveable bugs listed below also provide
a few benefits so let's show them we care!
Ladybugs are a perennial favorite and always at the top of
our list of beneficial pests! Not only do they bring good luck but
they also feed on aphids, which can damage your garden. Some avid
gardeners even purchase ladybugs to use them as a sustainable
solution to keeping their garden thriving and beautiful.
And, what could b...
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Posted on 1/9/2014
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by Kimberly Beaudin, VP of Marketing
Winter arrived in full force this year sending most
of us inside to escape the freezing temperatures. Unfortunately,
just as we enjoy the cozy indoors during the winter months so do
local wildlife like roof rats, squirrels, raccoons and bats. We
strongly encourage you to become familiar with the telltale signs
of a wildlife infestation because once inside these furry intruders
can cause significant damage and can also transmit diseases.
Unusual noises in your attic or droppings found in the pantry,
along the baseboards or in the attic could indicate that unwanted
guests may have moved in for the winter ahead.
Hopefully you will find the following information on the
most com...
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Posted on 12/18/2013
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by Heather Gordy, VP Professional Development
For many years pests have been a threat to the
quality of life we all enjoy due to their ability to transmit
disease and cause significant property damage. Unfortunately, our
team of experts is predicting that 2014 will be no different. 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 you significant problems this year including
ants, fleas, termites, rodents and mosquitoes.
Although they may be small in size, ants continue to be
one of the most common reasons why people seek help from
professional pest control companies. There are actually more than
700 different species of ants in the U.S...
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