Recent Blog Posts

Join us for Fishfest 2015!

Fishfest 2015 is fast approaching, and ECOLA is sponsoring! Come see us on June 13th, 2015 in the festival grounds, and view the latest in green extermination for you and your home. Want to make a night out of this for the whole family? Fishfest features artists including: Toby Mac, Hillsong Young and Free, Newsboys,… Read More »

The Termite Lady’s Tips for a Bed Bug Free Trip

Looking to travel soon? Before you step foot into your next hotel room, make sure you listen the Termite Lady’s tips & tricks for a bed bug free trip.

The Brown Widow Spider in California; Simple Steps for Protection

By: Susan Fries Did you know there is a spider twenty times more common than the black widow?   Latrodectus geometricus, otherwise known as the brown widow spider, is a non-native cousin of the infamous black widow. Since its discovery in Southern California in 2003, it has since spread from Torrance to Ventura, Western San… Read More »

ECOLA’s Organic Approach to Rodenticide

Click below to read about California’s recent restriction on second-generation rodenticide, and ECOLA’s innovative treatment method using Vitamin D3!

New Rodenticide Regulation in California

Aggressive Ant Variety Spreads to Orange County

By: Susan Fries The Big-Headed Ant, otherwise known as one of the “World’s [100] Worst” invaders, has been spotted in Orange County! Harboring several fertile queens, this aggressive species has the potential to form super-colonies and disrupt the biodiversity of your home. As of this month, state officials have begun planting nearly 1,500 non-poisonous… Read More »

Susan Fries Receives Honorable Mention for Learning to Breathe

Congratulations to Susan Fries for receiving honorable mention in the San Francisco Book Festival 2014 for Learning to Breathe! In her book, Learning to Breathe, Sue uncovers her family’s heart-felt journey caring for her son who suffered from asthma, a chronic and life-threatening disease. Determined not to become a victim, Sue sought out to learn… Read More »

Carpenter Bees

By: Susan Fries When you hear the word “bee”, we mostly likely think about the honeybees, which are social and largely-beneficial insects. However, there is a solitary and destructive bees species called the carpenter bee. There are 7 species distributed throughout the North America but you may have never noticed them because carpenter bees… Read More »

Zap Termites Away with ECOLA’s Electro-Gun

By: Susan Fries Did you know that ECOLA’s Electro-Gun works at a frequency of 60,000 cycles? Although this seems like it would be harsh on your wood, this green, yet effective localized treatment works to zap those termites on contact without any damage to your home! How does the ECOLA’s Electro-Gun work? Small, yet… Read More »

Sue Fries Talking Termites on the Home Pro Show in San Diego

Sue Fries “The Termite Lady” discusses the various Alternative Treatments available for Termite and Pest Control. These treatments are Mother Approved!

Sue Fries Nominated for the 13th Annual Women in Business Awards

Congrats to Sue Fries for becoming a San Fernando Valley Business Award nominee! Owning a business that retains both quality and individuality is no easy feat.  With over 60 years of combined experience, Sue has built a thriving company of dedicated employees. She has created a culture that not only places value on every… Read More »