Posted on 10/31/2011 at 9:02AM EST by Kimberly Beaudin - Vice President of Marketing
When you think about the fall, the top things that most likely come to mind are back-to-school, football, leaves changing colors and finally, cooler temperatures. What you don’t want to think about is that scratching noise in your attic or walls. Fall is one of the busiest times of the year for wildlife as roof rats, squirrels, raccoons and even bats are all on the prowl, looking for shelter for the winter months ahead. In their quest to find a nesting place for the winter, these furry pests will do anything it takes to get inside including chewing and clawing through wood, plastic and siding. Hopefully you will find the following information on the most common fall intruders useful and educational and... Read More »
Posted on 9/23/2011 at 2:50PM EST by Shay Runion VP of Profesional Development
As the long hot summer finally comes to an end, folks often think their battle with pests is as well. While certain pest populations do diminish with cooler weather, the fact is that many continue to thrive and also begin to seek food and shelter indoors. Every fall, we receive an increase in pest related calls from homeowners. So as you are enjoying the change in seasons and gearing up for football games and fall festivals, Arrow Exterminators wants to share with you the top five most prevalent pests we expect to see this fall along with tips for keeping them outside where they belong! Rodents: Some of the most common fall intruders are mice and rats. Just like us, they need warmth and food to survive the winter... Read More »
Posted on 8/31/2011 at 3:00PM EST by Shay Runion VP of Profesional Development
The three most important subjects in school have long been considered reading, writing and arithmetic, but there is another big three parents and teachers should be concerned with – the top three pests heading back to school with students this year. At Arrow Exterminators, back-to-school time is a very busy time of year for us as we see a definite increase in pest infestations. Parents and teachers can do a lot to help students be mindful of pests and not provide them transportation by taking simple steps, such as keeping their personal belongings off the floor. The Top Three Back to School Pests parents and teachers should be on the lookout for are bedbugs, ants and fleas. They are notorious hitchhikers and with large numbers of... Read More »
Posted on 8/4/2011 at 3:18PM EST by Shay Runion VP of Profesional Development
Many areas in the United States have been experiencing scorching heat waves and experts say that the sweltering temperatures are not going to let up anytime soon. As the summer days continue to be hot, people aren’t the only ones looking to cool off! We want to encourage our customers to be on the lookout as ants make their way indoors in search of food, water, and shelter. All it takes is the scent of a sweet snack left behind and you could have a full infestation of ants in your home. Many people don’t realize that ants are more than just a nuisance. They can pose health risks as well as cause serious structural damage to your property. Don’t let such... Read More »
Posted on 7/7/2011 at 11:09AM EST by Shay Runion VP of Profesional Development
School’s out, family vacations are booked and you don’t have a care in the world – unless, of course, you reside in the Southwest. Although the hot, sunny days of summer are great for swimming and barbeques, warm nights create the perfect environment for the stealth stinger of the Southwest to emerge – the scorpion. Nocturnal creatures, scorpions thrive in dark spaces and hot temperatures. The bright summer sun, however, doesn’t stop this pest. During the day, scorpions hide in cool, moist areas – under rocks, tree bark, doormats, patio furniture and trash piles. If they’ve found a way into your home, you’... Read More »