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February 10, 2017 by Dan Rothermel

Thank you to all who participated! We’re extremely pleased with the results for the 2016 photo contest! It was an exciting race to the very end. We received many beautiful pictures throughout the year. It definitely would not have been possible without the help of our community voting! So, thank you all for participating. Congratulations […]

by Dan Rothermel

Fleetwood, PA (10, February 2017) – Green Giant Lawn and Tree Care announces the $1,000 Grand Prize winner of the 2016 photo contest. Glenn and Mallory Kercher of Reading, Pennsylvania won the End-of-Year contest with the same image that previously won them first place and a $100 gift certificate in March. Beginning in March 2016, […]

January 9, 2017 by Dan Rothermel

You woke up with a bite mark on your arm this morning. The bite is unpleasant, especially before your first cup of coffee. As you finally take your first sip, you start wondering what the bite could be from… And of course, the first bug that you think of is the dreaded bed bug. We […]

June 28, 2016 by Dan Rothermel

If your car’s windshield is covered with speckles of a clear, sticky substance you probably parked under a tree infested with Aphids and/or Scale Insects. Aphids and Scale Insects are very common. Both have “piercing-sucking” mouth parts and basically suck the juices out of the tree. It is unlikely that Aphids will kill a tree […]

June 8, 2016 by Dan Rothermel

Take Back (Ant) Control Ant colonies are cute when they are in your child’s ant farm, but not so cute when they are running around your kitchen.When you see ants, you may head to your local retail store and pick up a bunch of “ant traps.” Before you get in your car, consider this – […]

March 1, 2016 by Dan Rothermel

  Have you ever seen a random patch of dirty snow? If you have, that snow patch may not be dirty snow at all! As the snow melts away and our days become a little warmer, and a small insect-like hexapod known as a Springtail can become extremely active. Springtails also called Snow Fleas due […]

October 20, 2015 by Dan Rothermel

The seasons are changing and our trees are going to be bare soon. Many homeowners may watch as the leaves change colors, but are you truly maintaining your tree’s health? Below is a list of many common ways homeowners may find themselves with bare yards and very expensive tree replacement bills. Learn about these commons […]

June 3, 2015 by Dan Rothermel

There are between 9,000 & 10,000 known ant species in the world and researchers believe that there may actually be more than 20,000. It’s not surprising that ants are one of the most common pests in homes and businesses. Surveys by the National Pest Management Alliance consistently show that pest control companies across the nation receive […]

April 15, 2015 by Dan Rothermel

Every year many lawns are damaged due to harsh winters.  Several things can happen when the weather gets colder and snow is involved. Snow Mold, rodent foraging and even pedestrian traffic can create damages. Correcting this damage should happen as soon as possible so your lawn can recover before crabgrass and weeds start growing.  While […]

April 7, 2015 by Dan Rothermel

“Do I have termites or ants?” “They look like ants with wings.” “I saw flying ants.” “Could they be white ants?” These are common questions and comments we get from customers that think they may have carpenter ants or termites in their house. They do look very similar, but the extermination process for a termite […]