Pest Control

If you have been carrying out pest control practices this winter, you are one step closer to a pest-free spring. But the real battle has just begun: spring is one of the worst times of year for pest infestations, and as insects and rodents begin to awaken from their nests to reproduce and look for food, your home may be their next target.   The best way to maintain a pest-free home this spring is to take precautionary measures starting as early as December. If you wait until the sun comes out, it will already be too late, for pests will have awakened from their hibernation, and you could be forced to deal with an expensive extermination. Following are simple, yet essential tips you can start implementing today to keep pests out once spring arrives.    

Start Spring Cleaning Early

  Spring cleaning can feel like a daunting task, but the reward of a clean home is well worth the effort.

If you are an avid gardener, you understand how soil-bound pests can be detrimental to your plants. Unfortunately, to eradicate these agricultural menaces, people often utilize chemical-based treatments such as pesticides. Although effective, pesticides can be harmful not only to your plants, but to humans and pets as well, not to mention the long-term effects they have on the ecosystem.   In order to effectively prevent and remove pests from their gardens without resorting to the use of chemicals, many people are turning to organic solutions, one of which are nematodes. Beneficial nematodes are one of nature’s most effective pest controllers, and because they     are so easy to use, even the most inexperienced of gardeners can reap their garden-
saving benefits.  

Beneficial Nematodes

  Nematodes are microscopic roundworms that naturally occur in soil, but they can also be purchased and introduced into an environment. These genetically and ecologically-diverse organisms occupy more varied habitats than any other animal group in the world and serve a variety of functions in nature - controlling agricultural pests is one of their most valuable qualities.

The home is often an individual’s biggest asset and, in order to protect it, insurance is a must. But even the most comprehensive of policies have their restrictions, and if something happens to your home and you lack appropriate coverage, you could be faced with an expensive repair bill. One restriction that is almost always not covered is damage caused by pests, as it is considered a maintenance issue that the homeowner could have prevented. This means that if your home is infested with destructive pests like termites or rodents, you may be paying for the damage yourself, and that can be a tall order to fill. The good news is there are simple ways you can keep your home and family safe from destructive pests - all it takes is a little proactive care on     your end.  

Insurance Companies Won’t Pay for Pest-Related Damage

  Homeowner’s insurance typically only extends to cover sudden and accidental damage.

The most common creature-based phobia in the world is arachnophobia - the fear of spiders and other eight-legged crawlers such as scorpions. One look at these creepy, scary bugs and it’s no wonder why: they spread their webs everywhere, skitter around on their hairy feet, and are part of your darkest nightmares.   When spiders begin to infest a home, people will often take any means necessary to get them out as quickly as possible. However, unlike other destructive and disease-infested pests such as termites and rodents, spiders aren’t as bad for your home as you might think. In fact, they can actually help control pests and prevent the spread of diseases they carry in your home. Following are some of the key benefits that spiders provide for homeowners, and several     reasons why the occasional eight-legged guests might be one of your best natural defenses against invasive pests.  

Spiders: The Natural Way to Pest Control

  What makes pests such a nuisance is they are incredibly difficult to discover and even harder to kill.

As a restaurateur or hotel manager, happy customers are your life blood.  With happy customers comes good     reviews, and with good reviews comes more business.  In order to ensure the success of your business, you must go the extra mile to make sure every patron has an enjoyable experience without any missteps. The problem is that these two industries provide a very personal service where people demand perfection.  Even the smallest error in the service they receive can leave a bad taste in their mouth and leave your business under scrutiny.  Of these errors, one of the worst offenders is pests.   Imagine you are eating a fine meal at a restaurant and you notice a rat scurry across the floor.  Even if the meal was one of the best you’ve ever had, would you ever return to that restaurant or recommend it to your friends?  The same goes for a hotel stay.