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Category: Rodents
Could You Have Snow Fleas?
Have you ever seen a random patch of dirty snow? If you have, that snow patch may not be dirty snow at all! As the snow melts away and our days become a little warmer, and a small insect-like hexapod known as a Springtail can become extremely active. Springtails also called Snow Fleas due […]
Read MoreWhat To Do About Ants?
There are between 9,000 & 10,000 known ant species in the world and researchers believe that there may actually be more than 20,000. It’s not surprising that ants are one of the most common pests in homes and businesses. Surveys by the National Pest Management Alliance consistently show that pest control companies across the nation receive […]
Read MoreSpring Fertilization: Food for Your Trees, Shrubs, and Roots
As the Winter subsides and Spring approaches, it reminds us of your plants needs. Your beloved trees and shrubs took a beating throughout the harsh winter. It is amazing that your plants, which cannot be moved inside, can withstand the extreme cold and snow. After surviving a harsh winter, they deserve your love and attention. […]
Read MoreCrabgrass – Early Spring Lawn Care Tips
Its starts out very inconspicuously, little green leaves poking through the soil but, as the weather warms, the crabgrass plant quickly develops into a very large, disruptive weed. The best control is to prevent as many of the seeds from emerging as possible. This is done in the late winter or early spring. The seeds were […]
Read MoreDanger under the Snow
Moles, Voles, and Mice in Grass Under the Snow Even with snow on the ground, life goes on in the lawn and shrub beds. Unlike bears, ground hogs and many others that hibernate, the “critters’ that live under the snow do not. They are very active, foraging for food and insulation for their burrows. The […]
Read MoreWinter Weather Leaves Homes Susceptible to Termite Infestations
***Green Giant Pest Control advises homeowners to remain vigilant of termites as the weather warms up.*** Prevent Winter and Spring Termite Damage The winter “trifecta” of snow, ice and wind may leave some homes damaged this spring and vulnerable to the most destructive pests – termites. Green Giant, a pest management provider servicing South-Eastern Pennsylvania, […]
Read More3 Reasons to Take a Mouse Problem Seriously
The sight of a mouse scurrying across the floor can be unnerving and the sight of mouse droppings on your countertop can be outright disgusting. What’s more alarming is how mice, rats, and other rodents can leave your home susceptible to major issues. So, every mouse problem—no matter how small—should be handled as quickly as […]
Read MoreA Guide to Invasive Plant Control
Vegetation management in forests, parks, and privately-owned woodland areas is performed to control threats to native plants and natural habitats. In many forests throughout Pennsylvania, if invasive, non-native plants are allowed to spread, the entire makeup of the forest will change. Invasive plants are those introduced into a region far from their natural habitat. How […]
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