Posted on 8/4/2011
at 3:18PM
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 a tiny pest rui...
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Posted on 7/7/2011
at 11:09AM
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’ll most often find them lurking in ...
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Posted on 6/22/2011
at 11:05AM
by
We have long warned our customers about the dangers of fleas and ticks during the summer months. Unfortunately, this year is no different … and could be worse! Due to the unseasonably warm and wet weather we’ve experienced throughout the South, along with a rise in rodent populations, there has been a noticeable increase in fleas and ticks.
With an ability to reproduce quickly and pose serious health risks to humans, fleas and ticks should not be taken lightly. To prevent these pests from infesting your home, it’s important to take precautionary measures. Here are our top five tips to keep these pesky pests away this summer:
1. Keep Yards Tidy: Ticks and fleas are know...
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Posted on 5/23/2011
at 2:50PM
by Kimberly Beaudin Director of Marketing
Memorial Day is almost here, which means many of our customers (and employees) are firing up their grills. While dining alfresco is a beloved rite of summer, we always like to warn our customers of dangers potentially lurking in their own backyards.
Pests such as wasps, yellowjackets, fire ants, mosquitoes, flies and ants are attracted to the same things we are: tasty food and drink. Here are some tips on how to prevent summer’s most notorious pests from ruining backyard fun:
1. Wasps and Yellowjackets: Have you ever been outside and it feels like a wasp is following you for no apparent reason? Don’t worry. That feeling is not all in your head! As one of summer’s most ...
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