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April 20, 2020 by Wendy K

These silent destroyers cost homeowners across the U.S. millions of dollars annually, and homeowners’ insurance won’t cover termite damage. As a homeowner, you need to know about termites and the signs of a termite infestation before your home is damaged. What are the Signs of Termites in Your Home? Termite Swarmers Very often, the first […]

April 13, 2020 by Dan Rothermel

Moss is one of the most persistent and annoying weeds that occur in home lawns. It grows in thin, weak turfgrasses, but does not thrive in strands of dense, vigorous turf.   Why is Moss Growing in my Lawn? There are several reasons why a lawn is mostly moss.  Moss in a lawn is a […]

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

Silverfish are unusual-looking insects that predate dinosaurs. Silverfish are nocturnal; they prefer dark, damp places, and they wriggle around when they move. They feed on starchy materials and sugars, including paper, glue, book bindings, wallpaper paste, cardboard, and even some fabrics. How Do Silverfish Get In the House? Since silverfish are tiny and quick, they […]

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

While carpenter bees may seem like nothing more than a nuisance, their damage can literally collapse a structure. Carpenter bees get their name from their habit of boring into wood. They do not eat wood; their damage comes from drilling holes with their mouth to create tunnels inside the wood for their nests.   The holes […]