Summer is prime travel and vacation time for thousands. It is also a peak time in which pest control professionals receive calls from customers who are experiencing bed bug infestations. Although these infestations can be encountered year-round, peak travel seasons often result in a rise in occurrences. Bed bug infestations range from mild to severe [...]
The simple answer to the question would be that yes, your vacation home is vulnerable to pests. Any structure that is left unoccupied for longer periods of time is at an increased risk of pest infestation. As with all life forms, pests have basic needs. A majority of the time these needs include a food [...]
Pest Control Professionals Improve Our Lives Much like other public health professionals, pest control professionals improve our quality of life. They provide protection to our families, homes, businesses, food supply and our health. Although these factors are not often immediately apparent, the presence of a pest infestation commonly brings them to light. Protection of personal [...]
Know When to Hire a Pest Control Professional While it is often tempting for homeowners to try their hand at pest control, it is best left to a professional. Pest professionals not only have appropriate products for treatment, they have the knowledge and training to provide safe and proper treatments to resolve pest infestations. Frequently, [...]
Add Pest Prevention to Your Spring-Cleaning List The flowers will soon be in bloom, days are becoming warmer and spring-cleaning is in full swing. While most homes are brushing off the dust of winter, many homeowners forget to add pest prevention to their spring-cleaning list. Along with preventative measures, this is a perfect time to [...]
Pest-Free Kitchens are Healthier Kitchens Kitchens and dining rooms have long been known as a central gathering place in homes over the years as families and guests come together to share meals and make memories. Keeping these areas pest-free can, at times, be a challenge; however, there are precautions that can be taken by homeowners [...]
Pest infestations are not only a nuisance, so types of infestations can cause damage to property, physical harm and/or transmit diseases. Below are our top 5 pests we love to hate for a few very worthy reasons. Termites are noted for causing over 5 billion dollars in property damage each year. Their destruction/damage of structures [...]
Kissing Bugs in Colorado Over the last few years, rising concerns have made media coverage on a nationwide level regarding so called Kissing Bugs. The reason for concern comes not from the insects themselves, rather from their ability to spread a parasitic disease. The parasite is responsible for Chagas Disease and while the primary region [...]
New Year, Same Pest – Termites Work Year Round New Year’s resolutions often include home renovations and improvement projects that range from full remodels to simple DIY fixes. Pest prevention can help homeowners to keep their investment intact especially when it comes to termites. It is estimated that roughly $5 billion dollars in property damages [...]
Auld Lang Syne – One New Year’s Resolution You Should Make This Year As the ball drops to ring in the New Year, many set goals and ambitions in the form of resolutions for the coming year. Most commonly, those resolutions include eating healthier, exercise, saving money and organization of the home. When considering the [...]
