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March 4, 2020 by Dan Rothermel

Will Carpenter Ants Destroy my House? And How to Get Rid of Carpenter Ants?   Make no mistake about it, carpenter ants can cause a lot of damage – sometimes more than termites.  It is easier to fix the problem now than to wait and have more damage. If you think you might have carpenter […]

January 10, 2020 by Dan Rothermel

And, how do I get rid of them?   Silverfish are unusual looking insects that pre-date dinosaurs – so what’s up with these critters?   What Silverfish Look Like? Silverfish are those slithery, silver, slimy critters you occasionally see scampering around your kitchen, bathroom or basement. They are about ½” long, have antennae about the […]

December 4, 2019 by Josh Moser

Why is My Dog Scratching? – Uh oh!   What Can Lay 50 Eggs Per Day and Jump 2-Feet in the Air? Tiny, biting, bloodsucking fleas – that’s what. There are a lot of things that can make your dog or cat itch. We are going to break down what you need to know about […]

November 22, 2019 by Josh Moser

Invasive species and technology are very similar in that they seem to know no boundaries. At age 38 and growing up in a relatively tech-devoid household, I can remember a time without cellphones and the internet.  As cellphone and computer technology emerged and grew like wildfire, both made huge leaps in advancement in relatively short […]

November 21, 2019 by Dan Rothermel

  First, How is Crabgrass Prevented? Crabgrass grows from seeds each year. Therefore, the best way to control crabgrass is to control the seeds with a “crabgrass preventer” application. A crabgrass preventer kills the seeds when they begin to grow.  We have primarily used a preventer called Barricade because it lasts longer than other products. […]

November 7, 2019 by Dan Rothermel

… what would a Mouse Exterminator do?   Ok, so you are being tormented by a mouse – that stinks.  What do you do now? This article will walk you through the steps to get you back to a mouse-free home!   In the big picture, you have three options: Ignore it – Hope there […]

October 2, 2019 by Dan Rothermel

Summer can be very tough on grass and, as a result, we get a lot of questions such as: “The Summer Killed My Lawn – How Do I Fix it? What Lawn Care Should be Done in the Fall? Why is Lawn Care is Important in the Fall? What is Aeration and Over-Seeding? Is Fall […]

September 27, 2019 by Dan Rothermel

  You Always Save Money by Tackling Projects Yourself, Right?  Or…Wrong? I do a lot of DIY projects. Most of them save money. Painting, for example, has saved me, and probably you, a lot of money and the end result is comparable to that of a professional painter – it just takes me a little […]

August 24, 2019 by Dan Rothermel

Some people (like us) think pest control is fun but, we realize most people have better things to do. Therefore, pest-proofing your house is a good first line of defense to prevent an infestation. Adding a few quick and easy tasks to your weekend to-do list can go a long way towards keeping pests out […]

August 7, 2019 by Josh Moser

Carpenter bees, also called wood bees, are everywhere right now, buzzing around everyone’s head and drilling holes in any exposed wood they can find. Since carpenter bees prefer bare wood, painting and staining wood can sometimes deter them. However, we have also seen many instances where painted and stained wood were attacked. To deter wood […]