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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? You’re probably wondering, “How to get rid of mice in my house?” This article will walk you through the steps to get you back to a mouse-free home!   In […]

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 […]

July 11, 2019 by Dan Rothermel

Chain Link fences are the most used type of fencing in the world. Features, such as the ability to see through the fence and minimal maintenance requirements, make chain link fences the first line of security for many facilities. However, a lack of proper maintenance can render these features useless and expensive. The most common […]

June 25, 2019 by Dan Rothermel

There are many details to consider when designing a landscape. Following the pointers below could be the difference between a blah or beautiful landscape! Depth: If you have the space, make your landscape bed at least eight feet deep (distance from the house to the edge of the bed). This provides opportunities to have plants […]

June 19, 2019 by Josh Moser

Preface:  This article is written from a Pest Control Technician’s point of view.  The purpose of the article is to demonstrate several common things that restaurant owners and managers may want to address before they are noticed by their customers. The situations discussed here are found at restaurants of all types and price ranges. The […]

June 14, 2019 by Dan Rothermel

Mosquito season is here – but don’t let them chase you inside! We all know that these pests can also be extremely irritating, but they also carry some nasty diseases, like West Nile Virus and Zika. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some of the best ways to get rid of mosquitoes, both inside and […]