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March 4, 2020 by Dan Rothermel

Make no mistake about it –  carpenter ants can cause a lot of damage – sometimes more than termites. It is better to fix the problem now than to wait and have more damage. If you think you might have them, read on. The information below covers how to tell if you have carpenter ants. […]

January 10, 2020 by Dan Rothermel

And, how do I get rid of them?   Silverfish are unusual looking insects that pre-date dinosaurs – so what’s up with these critters?   What do Silverfish Look Like? Silverfish are those slithery, silver, slimy critters you occasionally see scampering around your kitchen, bathroom or basement. They are about ½” long, have antennae about […]

December 4, 2019 by Josh Moser

Why is My Dog Scratching? – Uh oh!   What Can Lay 50 Eggs Per Day and Jump 2-Feet in the Air? Tiny, biting, bloodsucking fleas – that’s what. There are a lot of things that can make your dog or cat itch. We are going to break down what you need to know about […]

November 21, 2019 by Dan Rothermel

  First, How is Crabgrass Prevented? Crabgrass grows from seeds each year. Therefore, the best way to control crabgrass is to control the seeds with a “crabgrass preventer” application. A crabgrass preventer kills the seeds when they begin to grow.  We have primarily used a preventer called Barricade because it lasts longer than other products. […]

October 2, 2019 by Dan Rothermel

Summer can be very tough on grass and, as a result, we get a lot of questions such as: “The Summer Killed My Lawn – How Do I Fix it? What Lawn Care Should be Done in the Fall? Why is Lawn Care is Important in the Fall? What is Aeration and Over-Seeding? Is Fall […]

September 27, 2019 by Dan Rothermel

You Always Save Money by Tackling Projects Yourself, Right?  Or…Wrong? I do a lot of DIY projects. Most of them save money. For example, painting has saved me (and probably you) a lot of money, and the end result is comparable to that of a professional painter – it just takes me a little longer […]

August 24, 2019 by Dan Rothermel

Some people (like us) think pest control is fun but, we realize most people have better things to do. Therefore, pest-proofing your house is a good first line of defense to prevent an infestation. Adding a few quick and easy tasks to your weekend to-do list can go a long way towards keeping pests out […]

August 7, 2019 by Josh Moser

Carpenter bees, also called wood bees, are everywhere right now, buzzing around everyone’s head and drilling holes in any exposed wood they can find. Since carpenter bees prefer bare wood, painting and staining wood can sometimes deter them. However, we have also seen many instances where painted and stained wood were attacked. To deter wood […]

July 11, 2019 by Dan Rothermel

Chain Link fences are the most used type of fencing in the world. Features, such as the ability to see through the fence and minimal maintenance requirements, make chain link fences the first line of security for many facilities. However, a lack of proper maintenance can render these features useless and expensive. The most common […]

June 25, 2019 by Dan Rothermel

There are many details to consider when designing a landscape. Following the pointers below could be the difference between a blah or beautiful landscape! Depth: If you have the space, make your landscape bed at least eight feet deep (distance from the house to the edge of the bed). This provides opportunities to have plants […]