Posted on 8/25/2009
at 2:13PM
by Shay Runion
If you have a dog, you've seen it before; your pet seems to be
scratching at the same spot over and over again. Usually the
telltale sign that your poor pup has fleas. But what many don't
realize, is those same fleas, may be biting you and your family,
too. Most people think an itchy red bump is from summer's more
famous pest-mosquitoes. Few people realize they could have a flea
problem inside their home.
Fleas breed extremely quickly and they have the ability to jump
150 times their own length, allowing them to quickly spread through
your home. In addition, fleas can spread serious illness to you and
your pet.
Here are a few tips to keep fleas away from your home and your
pet:
If yo...
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Posted on 8/12/2009
at 11:26AM
by Gail Johnston
Arrow is truly committed to the communities where we work and
live. I recently had the opportunity, along with ten of my
co-workers, to accept phone pledges during the Camp Twin Lakes
Radiothon, a one-day event held each July. While manning the phone
lines, our group had the opportunity to see the many faces of
campers we were helping out as well as to hear the heartfelt
stories of how the camp has positively impacted their lives. A
total of $229,790 was raised during this event and in its first
four years, the radiothon has raised more the $1M in support of
Camp Twin Lakes. We couldn't have been more thrilled to have been a
part of this important fund- raising effort.
Camp Twin Lakes i...
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Posted on 7/30/2009
at 11:01AM
by Rick Bell
The housing market has been the subject of intense scrutiny over
the past few months. According to the National Association of
Realtors, there are currently 3.8 million homes "on the market."
Certainly homeowners recognize that a house is a major investment
and if they ever have to sell - even in a difficult economy - it
must be in great shape without any major issues.
But often there is one crucial matter that both home owners and
buyers often overlook: underlying pest issues. Every year, damage
caused by pest infestations costs homeowners billions of dollars in
repairs. Termites alone cause more than $5 billion in property
damage each year, and can threaten the structure of a home. An...
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Posted on 7/28/2009
at 4:26PM
by Cindy Mannes
If you've been watching your local news station or reading the
newspaper lately, you may have noticed Arrow Exterminators
contributing to stories as an expert in the pest control industry.
Arrow has displayed its knowledge when it comes to fire ants,
mosquitoes, termite swarms and sustainability, or also known as
"going green." Our own Shay Runion has been featured on more than
four local news stations in the past few weeks alone!
At Arrow, we are truly committed to educating our customers and
the community about the best practices in pest control and how best
to protect their families and home from unwanted pests. We also
strive to share the latest industry trends like our innovative
s...
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