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Help! I Love Houseplants but Not Bugs
People are spending more time at home, and the desire to turn our home environment into a retreat has renewed a love for indoor gardening. Aside from the beauty of plants, there’s another reason for bringing them into the home: plants improve our health and wellbeing. But there’s a downside to houseplants that no… Read More »
Pests That Target Your Bathroom
For many people, a bathroom is a place of refuge, a spa where one can relax and shrug off the day. When nasty bugs interrupt that ‘you’ time, it’s time to take action. Not only is it horrifying to find pests in your bathroom, but the fright could cause you to slip and hurt… 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 »
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 »
7 Termite Myths and 1 Solution
Termite infestation is a homeowners’ worst nightmare. Separating termite myth from fact can help you get the termite treatment you need to save your home from expensive damages. The following are seven myths that you should know about: Brick houses on concrete slabs are termite-proof. Most brick homes have a wood framed interior. Termites… 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 »
