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12 Days of Pest-less: DIY Prevention for a Pest-Free Holiday Season
Many of us consider the holiday season the most wonderful time of the year. Cookies baking in the oven, stockings hanging, and decorations around the tree lift our holiday spirits. Now is not when you want to discover pests trying to squeeze in on your holiday cheer. Termites And Spiders And Ants, Oh My!… Read More »
8 Signs You Have a Rodent Infestation
As the weather begins to cool down, families everywhere look forward to getting cozy at home. Unfortunately, rodents have the exact same thing in mind. In fact, a survey conducted by the National Pest Management Association revealed that rodents are the most common winter pest and that 45 percent of rodent infestations occur in… Read More »
How To Thwart Pests Hitching A Ride On Your Holiday Décor
Decorating the house for the holiday season is a favorite activity for most families. There’s so much joy in unpacking the boxes of treasures that have lain hidden in the basement or attic for the past ten months. And, bringing home the Christmas tree is a family favorite. Don’t let your holiday cheer get… Read More »
Preventing Pests From Pestering Your Holiday
Summer is over. As temperatures drop, most of us want to cozy up indoors with a hot bowl of soup and a heartwarming movie. Well, it’s not so different for pests, so don’t be surprised to see ants, rodents, spiders, and more trying to join you in your cold-weather nesting instincts. As the season… Read More »
Will Termites Eat This? (Probably)
Termites are tiny cellulose-eating monsters that can cause thousands of dollars in damage to the structure and belongings in your home before being noticed. Nicknamed the ‘silent destroyer’ because of how long they can go undetected, termites literally obtain their life-sustaining nutrients from your home, regardless of its construction type. Cellulose is an organic… Read More »
Traditional or Alternative Pest Control Treatment? Choosing the Right Solution for Your Home
At a time when going “green” is growing in popularity alongside increasing concerns about the environment, there is one industry that is hardly ever thought of as eco-friendly: pest control. But it’s possible to protect your home and the environment without letting those pesky pests share your space. It’s true that termites, rodents, roaches,… Read More »
4 Things Termites Hate
Termites are pests that strike fear into the hearts of homeowners. Left unchecked, they can cause significant damage to a home. Make your home undesirable to termites with these four things termites hate: 1. Borates. Borate is a natural mineral. Its active ingredient is a salt that is harmless to humans and animals, but… Read More »
Alternative Termite Control 101
In almost every area in our lives, green solutions have become part of the mainstream. When it comes to termite control, eco-friendly and family-friendly solutions sit side-by-side with traditional chemical solutions as effective termite treatment. As termite infestations are quite prevalent, especially in California, where there are subterranean, Formosan, and drywood termites, the need… Read More »
