Apr 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
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NBCNews.com has reported that researchers found three new cockroaches to add to a list of more than 4,000 living species in the world. These yellow-bodied creatures are the first of the genus Pseudophoraspism to be found in China.
In the United States, there are about 70 cockroach species, with German cockroaches being the most common.
Experts at the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) encourage homeowners to practice good sanitation to prevent a cockroach infestation. Specifically, people should keep garbage in sealed containers, check under appliances and sinks for moisture, properly ventilate crawl spaces and seal cracks around the outside of the home.
– http://www.pestworld.org/news-and-views/pest-news/news/three-new-cockroach-species-discovered/
For more information on common cockroaches found in the US, visit out PEST ID page by clicking HERE.
Apr 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
Properly identifying pests is such an important part of pest control prevention and management. Professionals and homeowners both need to be aware of what pest they are dealing with so they know what actions need to be taken to properly get rid of and prevent the pest from returning.
Ants are a common concern in both residential and commercial dwellings. Knowing what kind of ants you have will help in knowing the best course of action to treat the property. Our Pest ID page gives 5 common ants that can be found in properties in the southeast: fire ants, carpenter ants, argentine ants, acrobat ants, and odorous house ants. To find out more information about any of these types of ants, visit our Pest ID page or click on a picture below.
Acrobat Ant
Odorous House Ant
Argentine Ants
Carpenter Ants
Fire Ant
Mar 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
Although it may not feel like springtime just yet…spring is on it’s way which means flowers blooming, birds chirping, sun shining, and of course…sneezing, itchy watery eyes, and yellow pollen everywhere. Welcome hay fever!
Common symptoms of hay fever are nasal congestion, sneezing, watery eyes, coughing, postnasal drip, facial pressure, and fatigue. The large number of pine trees along with various other trees, grasses, and weeds we have in Georgia is a major contributor of pollen. Each plant has a pollen season which begins as early as January and lasts until November.
Short of locking yourself indoors, there are steps you can take to limit the amount of pollen in your home and car:
- Keep windows closed in your home and car
- Wash your car regularly to reduce pollen exposure
- Set your air conditioning on “recirculate”
- Wash bedding, pajamas, and clothing in warm or hot water to remove allergens
- Take a warm shower before climbing into bed at night
- Do NOT hang clothes outside to dry
- Do NOT rake leaves during pollen season
- Taking over the counter medications may be all you need to relieve your symptoms, but natural options such as acupuncture or the natural herb Butterbur, which is as effective as Allegra, may also be options to explore.
So take a deep breath and just breathe!
Barry Teubert
Northwest Exterminating
Savannah Service Center Manager
[email protected]
Mar 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
Homeowners often look for tips on how to keep pests out of their homes. Our blogs are often filled with tips from Northwest Exterminating on common approaches to keeping your house clean, sanitary, and with minimum clutter for keeping bugs out.
www.whatisipm.org offers an interactive home tour that can be used as a guide for you, along with your pest professional, to keep bugs from becoming an issue in and around your home.
The home tour offers great tips such as vacuuming frequently, wiping down counters, and inspecting luggage before bringing it into the house along with other helpful tips. We strongly encourage you to visit this site and see how you can prevent bugs from calling your house, HOME.
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Mar 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
Northwest is lucky enough to participate in the world renowned St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Savannah, GA each year. Every year we have so much fun and we’re so lucky to be able to be part of such a great event. 2013 was no different! We had a great time and would like to thank the great city of Savannah, GA and all the wonderful spectators for another great year in the 2013 Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade!
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