Posted on 5/5/2011
at 10:58AM
by Rick Bell VP of Government Affairs
The birds are chirping, flowers are blooming and mosquitoes are back with a vengeance. While this may seem premature, the recent rains following a very wet winter have created perfect conditions for a very strong – and early – mosquito season.
Mosquitoes breed fast, needing only 10 to 14 days to mature into an adult. Once they are fully grown, they’ll do whatever it takes to get a meal – flying as far as 14 miles to satiate their craving.
While mosquitoes most often leave behind itchy, red bumps on their victims, they can also spread diseases like West Nile Virus and Encephalitis in humans and transmit heartworms to the family pets.
To prevent mosquitoes from in...
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Posted on 4/28/2011
at 2:31PM
by Cindy Mannes Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer
Did you know that Earth Day is April 22? This special day encourages everyone to take a moment to think about their impact on our environment.
At Arrow Exterminators, we have integrated sustainability into our every day routines
with STEPS® – short for “Sustainability Through Environmental Practices and Solutions.” Our technicians put this philosophy into action on a daily basis, striving to treat homes in the most effective and environmentally responsible way possible.
Homeowners often ask us what they can do to control pests in a sustainable way. We thought Earth Day was the perfect time to provide some earth-friendly tips from our experts that can be easily ad...
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Posted on 4/28/2011
at 11:54AM
by Rick Bell VP of Government Affairs
Every spring, Arrow Exterminators likes to educate our customers on one of the south’s most notorious pests – termites. With the potential to cause more than $5 billion in structural damages each year often not covered by homeowners’ insurance, termites are a definite threat to homes. However, there is another pest that is giving termites a run for their money – and yours too – carpenter bees.
In recent years, Arrow has been receiving more and more calls about carpenter bees, particularly during the spring. It is during this time of the year that they begin to emerge from hibernation and build their nests. Though, unlike other stinging insects that build the...
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Posted on 3/15/2011
at 4:06PM
by Cindy Mannes
Spring is finally here, which means many people will be departing on spring break vacations. While it is thoughtful to bring home gifts for friends and family, at Arrow Exterminators, we always warn our customers against bringing home unwanted “souvenirs.”
Bed bugs, fleas and ants are all common “hitchhiking” pests that travelers can encounter during their getaways. And, with the population of these pests on the rise, they are more prevalent than ever before. Here are some helpful tips on how to help prevent these pests from catching a ride home with you!
As we shared in our pest predictions blog post earlier this year (“Arrow’s 2011 Pest Predictions&...
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