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February 14, 2019 by Dan Rothermel

Will Rolling My Lawn Flatten It Out? Surprisingly, a person rolling a lawn looks very similar to a Gnome rolling a lawn.   From time to time, we will get requests to roll a lawn. Most often people want their lawn rolled because it is uneven and they want to level it out.  It does […]

by Dan Rothermel

  Everyone knows that termites can cause a lot of damage and it can cost a lot of money to get them exterminated. So, it makes sense to do whatever you can to prevent getting termites.   What do Termites Like? The primary things to think about when trying to reduce the chance of a […]

by Dan Rothermel

  Terms & Conditions: Overview: Subterranean Termites can cause significant damage to a building.  Very often this damage is occurring without anyone realizing it. Termites nest in the ground and will most often feed on the wood inside the walls of the house and out of sight. The costs of damage repair and the termite […]

February 11, 2019 by Dan Rothermel

Sometimes mice get in your house.  When they do, they can contaminate food, chew through just about anything and also freak out some family members. Once mice are in the house, DIY efforts to get rid of them can be a long & frustrating experience.  So, how about just keeping them outside in the first […]

February 6, 2019 by Dan Rothermel

  There are several factors that go into the cost of creating and maintaining a thick, weed-free, green lawn – but it’s all pretty straight forward. The prices you will see below show costs for ‘typical’ lawns. Prices may vary. This is intended to provide an approximate price for services. At Green Giant, most of […]

February 4, 2019 by Josh Moser

When shopping for a lawn care service or to Do-It-Yourself, you’ll likely notice two options for weed control – liquid and dry (or “granular”) formulations.  Home & Garden stores often sell D.I.Y. granular weed control products. So which is better?   First – Some information about liquid and granular weed control and how they are […]

January 28, 2019 by Dan Rothermel

This is a good question and one that many lawn care companies don’t want to talk about. However, it is an obvious concern that the public has and should be addressed. At Green Giant, we believe providing accurate, unbiased information will help you make the decision that is best for you. So, Are Lawn Care […]

April 24, 2018 by Dan Rothermel

Whenever Spring decides to actually show up this year, your yard may turn from green to yellow within a couple of days. It may feel like the end of the world… or at least the end of your home’s curb appeal. For everyone who loves a barefoot lawn and the attractive appearance of a deep […]

March 29, 2017 by Dan Rothermel

That’s what we keep hearing. We have gotten more calls for ant problems than any other pest in the last couple of weeks. In the pictures, a Green Giant Pest Control technician is installing an ant bait station at our office in Fleetwood Pennsylvania. These bait stations do a great job of controlling ants before […]

February 10, 2017 by Dan Rothermel

Early last month, Green Giant Pest Control Services received a call at 9:07 am from a customer located in Reading, PA stating that something was biting them and they suspected a possible flea infestation.  A Green Giant Pest Control technician was on site within two hours and did not find a flea infestation, but they […]