With all the pollen and pollutants in the air it’s not uncommon for people to suddenly developing respiratory problems. Many will assume these annoying, and in some cases, physically harmful symptoms, are caused by seasonal allergies or higher than normal levels of poor air quality. But a cockroach infestation at your home or place of […]
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Dear __SCOUTS FAMILY______: The professional pest control industry, an essential service, is responsible for the protection of public health, food and property. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have prepared a list of significant public health pests https://www.epa.gov/insect-repellents/list-pests-significant-public-health-importance, many of which are controlled by
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We promise, spring really is right around the corner. Don’t wait until the ground thaws and the trees begin to leaf out before getting started on spring cleaning. Because as we all know, April showers bring May flowers…and insects, rodents and other pests. Flea control should be a year-round process for all your dogs and
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Sounds like a great idea doesn’t it? Install automatic foundation vents and you’ll never have to remember to open and close them as the seasons dictate. But do they really work, and more importantly, do your vents need to open and close? Causes Excess Moisture One of the big selling points for installing automatic vents
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Typical household kitchen pantries are filled with shelving full of things like flour, oatmeal, corn meal and cereal. Meaning chances are pretty high that if you haven’t already, you will in the future, end up with pantry pests. Often many of these pests are unknowingly brought in after a trip to the grocery store. They
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Probably most people when they hear the word “rodent,” a mouse or rat comes to mind. And while those are included in the rodent family, the Oxford dictionary definition is a bit broader. They include, just to name a few: squirrels, hamsters, porcupines, chipmunks, and even rabbits. The defining characteristics found in all rodents are
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Bugs are very crafty when it comes to figuring out ways to get inside your home. Sometimes they take advantage of water leaks and sometimes they find a crack. Cracks, that are small to you, in your foundation, walls or windows are inviting to a pest. Pests can also hitch a ride inside, on everything
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This is why you need a Crawl Space Vapor Barrier; If your home is built over a dirt floor crawl space chances are pretty good you have some excess moisture. This is especially true in the Greenville, SC area since we experience frequent rainstorms, especially in the spring and summer. But humidity levels around here
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Many homeowners erroneously believe during the colder months fleas die off and preventive protection isn’t needed. Fleas don’t have the ability to enter a dormant state due to cold weather. Since the Upstate’s winter weather doesn’t come with many below freezing days, fleas can easily remain active. It only takes a couple of fleas hitching
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Insects, pests and rodents are crafty little critters. And often times even a vigilant homeowner can end up with an under the house pest problem. If that’s a concern at your residence then remember the best defense is a good offense. Follow these tips to keep pests out of your crawl space. Never store anything
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Now is the time to get ahead of the pests that will emerge in the hot weather.
