Posted on 12/4/2013
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by Cindy Mannes Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer
The holiday season is officially in full swing!
Decorating, baking and visits from friends and family have us all
in the holiday spirit, but we do want to remind you of a few simple
steps you can take to keep unwanted pests from spoiling your
holiday fun!
Baking is a beloved holiday tradition for many but unfortunately
your sweet treats and pastries are also attractive to pests. This
time of year, we encourage you to clean and conduct a thorough
inventory of your pantry and cupboards, closely inspecting dry
goods, such as flour, corn meal and sugar for pests. This is also a
great way to see what you have on hand before venturing to the
grocery store. Once the pan...
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Posted on 11/20/2013
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by Shay Runion VP HR & Professional Development
With the holiday season finally here, many of us are reflecting
on all of the good things in our lives that we are thankful
for. While pests don't generally top the list and usually get
a bad rap, there are a few beneficial ones that we should really
appreciate.
The ladybug is a favorite for those who enjoy gardening! Not
only do they bring good luck, but they feed on aphids which are
harmful to plants. Some avid gardeners even purchase ladybugs for
an easy, affordable and sustainable solution to keep the real pests
away.
We are very thankful for the beautiful four-winged
dragonfly! This beneficial pest usually takes up residence in
common mosquito breeding areas and then ...
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Posted on 10/31/2013
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by Kimberly Beaudin, VP of Marketing
Halloween is right around the corner and that means our
neighborhoods will soon be crawling with ghosts, witches, vampires
and goblins on the hunt for candy. While these are make
believe spooky costumes, there are some real terrors that might be
lurking in your own backyard. To celebrate Halloween, we put
together our list of the top five scariest pests - but beware these
tales will send chills down your spine!
Flesh flies are often found breeding in decaying
material or feces but some species lay their eggs in the open
wounds of mammals - hence the name flesh flies. Lucky for us they
prefer to feed on decaying material rather than humans,
YUCK!
Everyone knows the saying, "Sleep
...
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Posted on 8/5/2013
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by Heather Gordy, VP Professional Development
It has been "raining cats and dogs" for most of the summer in our
area and unfortunately this means bad news for our local cats and
dogs. All this wet weather combined with normal heat and
humidity equals the perfect conditions for a surge in flea and tick
infestations. These insects reproduce very quickly and not
only pose a serious health risk to your pets, but to your family as
well. To help your protect all your loved ones this summer, we have
put together a list of five steps you can take.
Keep your outdoor play areas and lawns clear of brush, grass
clippings, woodpiles and leaf debris. These are ideal havens
for mice and rats which are renowned carriers o...
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