5 Guidelines to Control a Basement Pest Infestation
Household pests are often attracted to cluttered storage areas, like basements and garages, where they can hibernate in a warm, cozy environment throughout the winter. As the weather gets warmer in the springtime, you may notice an influx of bugs in your house as basement pests wake up from hibernation and begin to take over.…
Read MoreIs It True That You Swallow Spiders in Your Sleep?
The amount of spiders that you swallow in your sleep has become an urban legend that has spread like wildfire throughout the country. You may have heard in elementary school that the average person swallows up to 20 spiders in their lifetime. Swallowing Spiders Myth: Is It Fact or Fiction? It’s important to get to…
Read MoreGuest Posts: How to Keep Pests Out of Your Barn and Horse Feed
Keeping pests out of a barn, and especially out of horse feed, is much more than a matter of convenience. While insects in a barn may be frustrating, they can also easily spread disease among horses to cause issues like digestive discomfort and stunted growth. Sanitation Is Key One of the most common pests found…
Read MoreWhat to Do If You’ve Been Bitten by a Spider
According to the CDC, most household spiders are not aggressive. A spider bite is considered to be uncommon and will only occur if a spider has been threatened or touched unintentionally. Nonetheless, it’s critical to protect your family’s health by recognizing venomous spiders that could be found indoors in the US, like: Brown recluse spiders…
Read MoreHow to Protect Young Children from Chemicals in Food
We’re all familiar with the saying that you are what you eat. However, for growing children that are constantly developing, it’s more important than ever to pay attention to the food they eat and any chemicals they may be ingesting unknowingly. Why Pesticides in Food May Put Your Child at Risk We are all regularly…
Read MoreExterminators Speak: Precautions to Take When Using Household Pesticides
Did you know that as a homeowner you are legally responsible for your use of household pesticides? That’s right – if you decide to spray pesticides inside or outside of your home, you have a legal obligation to manage runoff, residues, or drift that could harm residents of your home. This is precisely why it…
Read MoreReading Household Pesticide Labels Could Save Your Life
If you’ve never been the type to read product labels, it may be time to change your tune. Given the fact that approximately 59% of US homes use pesticides regularly, it’s more important than ever to become well-acquainted with labels on products that may contain harmful chemicals to protect yourself and your family. Before You…
Read MoreBug-Proof Your Holiday Decorations Before Putting Them in Storage
With the new year upon us, it’s time to do all of the dirty work: taking down lights and putting holiday decorations back into storage. While this may be an activity that you have done year after year, it’s still important to take necessary precautions to protect precious ornaments from a full-blown bug invasion while…
Read MorePetSmart Busted for Illegally Selling Unregistered Pesticides
PetSmart customers, watch out! Just two months after a California environmental agency ordered the pet product retailer to stop selling unregistered pesticides, many of the products were still available in stores and on the official website. PetSmart Violates California’s Pesticide Regulation Law In the state of California, it’s illegal to sell products that make pesticide…
Read More5 Shocking Facts About Cockroaches
Why on earth would you want to learn more about the creepy, crawly critters that make you cringe when you find them belly up on your kitchen floor? Almost no one is a fan of cockroaches, especially if they’ve taken up residence in your home. But if you’ve ever heard the saying that you should…
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