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Your Cool Weather Wardrobe: Wool, Flannel, and…..Pests!
As if the task of switching out your summer to winter clothing is not stressful enough, you discover that some of your softest, coziest pieces have been ruined by household pests. If your assumption is that moths are the culprits, you might want to think again. There are several insects that love to ruin… Read More »
Termites – Scarier than Your Ugliest Christmas Sweater
Imagine this – It’s Ugly Christmas Sweater Day and when you open the carton in your basement where your winter sweaters reside, you find that something’s been eating away at the soft wool of the ugly sweater you’re supposed to wear to a party tonight. Before you chalk the damage up to moths, pick… Read More »
Say Bah Humbug to Bed Bugs, Earwigs, and More!
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are a few of the busiest travel times of the year. If you are traveling or if family is traveling to visit you, there’s the risk of picking up a horrible hitchhiker – the bed bug. Bed bug infestations are on the rise nationally, and some of the easiest… Read More »
Don’t Spend Thanksgiving Entertaining Unwanted Pests
You’ve planned, the shopping is complete, the Thanksgiving table is set for twelve, but surprise! The guest list has grown to 1200! Tiny pests, like termites or roaches, don’t care that they are uninvited and unwanted. Don’t let your warm inviting home bring unwanted guests in! Find out Ecola’s top tips for keeping pests… Read More »
It’s Rodent Awareness Week!
Surely you’re already aware of these pests, so we thought we’d put your mind at ease with some tips and truths about keeping your home pest free during Rodent Awareness Week. The common “house mouse,” otherwise known as “Mus Musculus,” can be cute as a pet or cartoon, i.e. Mickey Mouse, but in reality,… Read More »
Do Rodents Really Love Cheese?
October is American Cheese Month and we, at Ecola, can’t help but turn our thoughts to rodent control. Maybe it was Tom and Jerry who led us to believe that mice and rats love cheese, and many people use cheese as bait when trying to catch rodents who have invaded their house. But is… Read More »
September is Self-Improvement Month
“As a company, Ecola has such good values. It is focused on both its customers and employees. I am fortunate to work where excellence and growth are encouraged, and the culture is one of cooperation and respect.” -Daniel Soto Even though we encourage self-improvement every day at Ecola, September is self-improvement month. So for… Read More »
Our National Courtesy Month Offer to You
It’s amazing how much better the world can be when courtesy takes top priority. We at Ecola strive to make every month courtesy month. We only wish household pests would share the same sentiment and have the courtesy to stay away. Every homeowner has experienced the audacious way some pests such as ants or… Read More »
10 Tips for How to Party with Fewer Pests During BBQ Season
Not every pest you encounter at home will require the expert services of a pest professional. There are those lurking in your yard that just want to drop into your next BBQ in the hope they might feast on your food and family. Every spring and summer insect populations blossom causing frustration for those… Read More »
The Blueberry-Termite Connection
The connection between blueberries and termites is more direct than one would think. In order to thrive, blueberries need full sun and plenty of water—the very thing that also promotes the growth of weeds. These weeds, especially ones with long roots such as dandelions or Bermuda grass, rob blueberry plants of water and nutrients…. Read More »
