Customer LoginNatural Garden Pest Prevention: Repel Garden Pests with Irish Spring Soap
If you're a gardener, you know the frustration of having pests invade your garden and damage your plants. While chemical pesticides can be effective, they can also harm beneficial insects and pose a risk to pets and children. Luckily, there are natural pest prevention methods that are... more
Bug Tip Tuesday | Patriotic Bug-Away Candle holders
Along with creating a festive Fourth of July table, these patriotic candle holders are scented with smells that keep bugs away from your guests and food. And most of the materials needed for this can be found at the dollar store for only a few bucks. So set the table, light the candles, and get... more
Bug Tip Tuesday | Vicks VapoRub Repellent
Vicks VapoRub contains cedarleaf oil, which is a natural insect repellent. Just rub a little on your skin. You don't
have to rub it all over, just apply small dabs on your ankles, wrists, neck, inner elbows, knees and behind your ears. The smell of the menthol in it will repel... more
Bug Tip Tuesday | Mosquito Repellent Candles
Just follow along below to get the instructions to make your own Mosquito Repellent Candles.
Supplies for making mosquito repellent candles:
Pint mason jars
Floating candles
Lemons
Limes
Basil
Lemongrass essential oil
Instructions:
Slice one lemon and one lime (this will be... more
Bug Tip Tuesday | Marigolds for Mosquitoes
Besides being an awesome mosquito repellent plant, Marigold plants are also great at repelling various insects and, because of that, are often used in vegetable gardens around tomatoes and peppers to help reduce insects that may destroy those plants. Marigolds are also deter, rabbits and other... more
Bug Tip Tuesday | Essential Oil Bug Spray
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and the flowers are emerging from the ground. Unfortunately this weather also can cause some nuisance pests while outside enjoying the lovely spring weather.
There is nothing worse than going for a walk by the lake or a hike up into the mountains and... more
Spring is Swarmer Season
Understanding the Termite Life Cycle
When you think of spring, you probably envision blooming flowers and the return of warmer weather. But in the pest control industry, spring marks the beginning of peak pest season, when most insects are coming out of their winter hiding spots, mating – and in... more
Keep Carpenter Bees Away
If you have not had a problem with carpenter bees in the past, hopefully you can keep it that way by following these steps.
Assess your exposed wood, look for any divots or areas that could be seen as potential nests. Keep a special eye out in areas that are well sheltered, like under an... more
Tips to Eliminate Indoor Allergy Triggers
The arrival of spring also means the start of sneezing, wheezing and itchy eyes for the more than 50 million people who suffer from allergies, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Outdoor allergens like pollen and mold are much to blame during the warmer months, but indoor... more
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Do You Have a Termite Problem?
Some people don't know if they have termites. You can create a home test and put it in the location where you think you may have an infestation.
Try this cardboard trap method to test your yard for termites:
Take a couple flat strips of cardboard, wet them, and stack them on one another... more
