What 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…
Read MoreWhich Bugs Can You Expect to Find in Your Home Around the Holidays?
While most homeowners crack down on pest control in the hot summer months, cool weather will often encourage bugs to make their way indoors to find a warm, safe place to spend the season. Granted, these household visitors are unwelcome, to say the least. Just like humans, insects that infest in a house in the…
Read MoreImportant Facts You Need to Know About Household Ant Control
As a homeowner, you probably aren’t surprised to learn that ants are some of the most persistent pests that you may find in a house. On top of being annoying, ants pose a threat because they can easily contaminate food in cabinets and on counter-tops. In worst-case scenarios, they may also cause structural damage to…
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Flowers During Household Termite Extermination
For most homeowners, “termite” is a four letter word. The first sign of a termite infestation is likely to strike fear in the heart of any homeowner because it could mean that serious property damage has already occurred. The good news is that if you are on a regular pest control schedule, your exterminator will…
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