Now that you have investigated your home environment for pest infestations, the next step in the I.N.S.P.E.C.T process is to study these problems and prepare to take action against them. You never know what that tiny pest crawling around your kitchen floor might be, especially since ... Read More
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10 Ways to Discover the Great Outdoors
Summer is in full-swing – even though it looks and feels significantly different this year. While you may be trading your beach or international vacation ...
Deck the Halls with these 12 Plants
Holiday plants bring the smells and colors of the season to your favorite spaces, be it under the mistletoe, next to the Christmas tree or ...
Fresh Herbs to “Spice Up” Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, no need to add extra spices to your shopping list. We’ve rounded up the best, easy-to-care for herbs to take your favorite dish, ...
Day 1: Investigate
As we nestle in to the warmth and comfort of our homes this fall and winter season, remember that pests are also looking for a warm and safe place to spend the winter. Don’t let your home become a haven for unwanted roommates. As the ... Read More
Kicking Off National Inspect and Protect Week
Over the past month, we have focused on several regions with common pest issues, educating homeowners on controlling swarms of pests that may be harmful to families and their homes this fall. In the southwest, we warned homeowners how the oppressive heat and extreme drought during ... Read More
The Battle of the Bed Bug
You’ve all heard about them—bed bugs—those sneaky, near-microscopic bugs that hitch a ride into your home uninvited and cause all kinds of mischief. This past year, bed bugs have taken up residence in homes, hotels, and businesses across the United States. Los Angeles and other west-coast ... Read More
The Ants Go Marching In…By the Thousands
Summer showers are not only bringing flowers this season but also a flurry of ants to the Southeastern region of the United States. As Florida residents are baffled by the dramatic spikes in infestation, experts say the rain may be to blame. "What's happening is after it rains, ... Read More
Lyme Disease is Taking a Toll
As autumn approaches, many people are excited to spend time outdoors with family, friends, and pets, enjoying rays of sunshine and cool breezes. However, before you run outside, spend some time to get educated about the risks of tick-borne illnesses, especially Lyme disease. Residents of ... Read More
Summertime: We seek to stay cool and hydrated, and so do pests
It’s been one hot summer. Months of record high temperatures have brought waves of intense heat, leaving much of the Southwestern United States in severe and extreme drought. Such hot and dry conditions often send pests on a mission to find water, which unfortunately sends them ... Read More
2011 Inspect and Protect Week is October 3-7
Debug the Myths and RISE announce the second annual National Inspect and Protect Week, October 3-7, a week dedicated to helping homeowners better understand how to protect their homes, lawns and communities from insects, rodents and weeds that cause health problems and property damage. Leading up ... Read More
Weeds, Weeds, Weeds!
Of course, this is our old friend, crabgrass. When we see crabgrass in a lawn that has been treated with a preventive control, all things being equal, we can usually find a secondary cause for its presence. For instance, in the photograph above the crabgrass ... Read More
The final step: Keeping your doors, windows and screens in good working condition
Mosquitoes have a tendency to make their way through even the smallest openings, flying right into your home. Keeping your doors and windows in good condition can be challenging, but is important to keeping your household healthy. Step number five of The Five D’s is: DOORS ... Read More