Monthly Archives: February 2013
When you reflect on famous artists and their work, like the Mona Lisa by DaVinci for instance, you can immediately appreciate the beauty of their masterpiece. However, when the subject of an artwork is an insect, you might have a...
For years, DEET has been the “go-to” insect repellant recommended by everyone from Doctors to pest control companies. But recently, reports have come out that although they deter insects at first, they learn to ignore it and will go on...
Northwest Lawn Care is on Round 2 of our yearly service (8 rounds throughout the year). So what do we do in Round 2? Round 2: This treatment is a combination of fertilizer and weed prevention/control. This treatment is especially...
Also known as Palmetto Bugs or Waterbugs, American Cockroaches are the largest cockroach in the U.S. American Cockroaches are considered one of the fastest running insects; they often dart out of sight when someone enters a room, and can fit...
We recently celebrated Valentine’s day, a time of year when couples make sure to let each other know just how much love there is between them. But when we talk about the kissing bug, we don’t mean the kind you...
Humans and pets aren’t the only things getting groomed. Researchers at NC State explain why cockroaches spend so much time in the grooming department. Read below… Like a self-absorbed teenager, insects spend a lot of time grooming. In a study...
When the season starts getting warm, the termites start to swarm! So what does that mean for homeowners? If homeowners spot fully grown winged adults (swarmers), then the damage may already be done. If the swarmers are found within the...
The National Pest Management Association has a short video explaining why is best to trust the professionals when it comes to keeping pests out of your home. It helps explain why pests can be bad for your home and family,...
Our pest of the month for February is the roach. Sometimes it may seem like no matter what you use against them, whether it is insect repellant or the closest cleaning solution you can find, nothing keeps a roach down!...
Roaches are often referred to as waterbugs. These bugs enter homes and commercial kitchens in search of food, water, and shelter. Habits Enter through cracks and crevices Enter by way of boxes, containers, etc. Commonly found in areas with water...
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Wendy says:
I have had that happen as well, following......
Bobbg says:
Put down something that's not going to kill them right away, but will wipe out all of them over time. Boric ac...
Deb Pearl says:
Thank you for all the tips on how to remove a wasps nest. In the spring I get a lot of wasps nests and I would...
Todd Stauffer says:
I like how you said that you can save a lot of money buying pest control equipment from a hardware store or so...