Termite Facts for Spring

Termites start to swarm in the spring months and can create a colony on your property.  Here are a few not-so-fun-facts about termites. Termites swarm throughout the warm season, but not as much as during the springtime. Colonies may swarm multiple times.  Later swarms do not math... more
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Make Pest-Proofing a Necessity During Spring Cleaning Routines

Weekends in May are often spent spring cleaning the home in an effort to tidy up and get organized for the new season. The annual tradition for many homeowners is also an opportune time to identify and address the pest hot spots around their properties, according to Gary Weisberg, owner of A1... more
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Are You Attracting Termites?

A1 Exterminators Termite Awareness Week
A1 Exterminators and the National Pest Management Association are working to spread public awareness about termites during Termite Awareness Week, March 11-17, 2018. In honor of this annual observance, A1 Exterminators is educating homeowners on three things they could be doing to attract... more
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Could Your Home be at Risk for Termites?

A1 Exterminators Formosan Termite Control
As the ground warms in spring, termites, much like every insect in nature, begin stirring and coming out of their overwintering spots in search of food. In the case of termites, they are looking for new structures, such as your home, to settle their million member colonies. Before a colony finds an... more
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April is National Pest Management Month

A1 Exterminators is joining the pest management industry in celebrating National Pest Management Month this April, a public observance recognized each year by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) that is commitment to the protection of public health, food and property from common pest... more
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Bug Tip Tuesday | Outside Spring Clean Up

Once you complete your list of tasks inside, conduct an audit of your home’s perimeter, taking stock of any damage done over the winter months. Start on the roof by repairing fascia and rotted roof shingles, as some insects are drawn to deteriorating wood. Then, clean out clogged gutters and... more
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What Could Be Happening Behind Your Walls

Termite infestations can severely damage the structural stability of a home without anyone even knowing before it’s too late. In fact, termites cause more than $5 billion dollars in property damage each year, making vigilance of the utmost importance. View this infographic to learn about the top... more
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Protect Your Family Pets from Fleas and Ticks

The spring season is a time when all members of the family, including pets, wander outdoors to enjoy the sunshine and blossoming flowers. Unfortunately, it’s also prime pest season, which means pets are at risk of encountering hungry fleas and ticks that are in search of active hosts. As such, A1... more
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Bug Tip Tuesday | Basement Spring Cleaning

Rodents, spiders and a slew of other pests can make themselves at home in the basement. The main reason that pests often take up refuge in this underground space is because this room tends to harbor dark corners and clutter, which provides the ideal place for rodents and spiders to... more
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Cockroach Prevention is Necessary for Protecting Health

There are few things hated more than a cockroach sighting in the home. A1 Exterminators warns that these pests can pose a significant threat to health and homes, and offers cleaning tips for homeowners to help prevent an infestation. “Often times when people are experiencing allergy and asthma... more
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