There has been a lot of news surrounding the invasion of bed bugs lately and pest control companies all over the U.S. are now dealing with an overload of inspection requests and treatment appointments. But what exactly are bed bugs, and how do they get inside your home?
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Don’t Let the Bed bugs Bite!
Monday, August 30th, 2010Pest Control Alternative Uses Heat to Eradicate Unwanted House Guests!
Friday, June 11th, 2010Thermal Remediation is becoming more popular as an alternative solution to eliminate common household pests. Also called Heat Treatment, this new green technique is designed to kill pests and termites, all by using dry heat.
No more tents, chemicals, or evacuation needed. Heat is elevated to a range of 120 degrees to 150 degrees inside the location, for up to 8 hours. The lethal temperatures suffocate drywood termites, Bed Bugs, beetles, cockroaches, and their eggs, ensuring there are no survivors.
How to Figure Out If You Have Termites
Monday, June 7th, 2010Many homeowners have a terrible secret within their home–an expensive secret, which they do not even know about. Living deep within the wooden surfaces of thousands of homes, termites, living unnoticed, could be causing thousands of dollars of damage. There is nothing you can do; from Detroit to Denver, every home is at risk for a termite infestation. Check out these tips that can help you catch a termite infestation before it becomes a problem.
For starters, a little groundwork is necessary. Some owners miss the termites which are right in front of them! Many folks see these “white ants” as being just that–an albino ant. I’ve encountered many homeowners who were left scratching their heads and buying ant traps, while termites dug into their walls!
Modern Summer Mosquito Tips
Monday, May 10th, 2010Summer is almost here and so are mosquitoes! Modern Pest Control has compiled a list of tips to help you minimize mosquitoes and take back your backyard.
April is National Pest Management Month
Monday, April 5th, 2010The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) celebrates April as National Pest Management Month, an observance that has been recognized by the President of the United States for nearly 30 years. National Pest Management Month celebrates the pest management industry’s societal contribution in its protection of food, health and property from the threats posed by pests. “During National Pest Management Month, the NPMA encourages homeowners to learn more about pest management and to take steps to prevent infestations before they occur,” says Missy Henriksen, vice president of public affairs for the NPMA.