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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

If you’re seeing small insects with wings in your home, they could be either termites or carpenter ants—but the difference matters. Termites cause more severe structural damage and require a completely different treatment approach. The easiest way to tell: Termites have straight antennae, thick bodies, and equal-length wings Carpenter ants have elbowed antennae, narrow waists, […]

March 25, 2015 by Dan Rothermel

As the Winter subsides and Spring approaches, it reminds us of your plants needs.  Your beloved trees and shrubs took a beating throughout the harsh winter. It is amazing that your plants, which cannot be moved inside, can withstand the extreme cold and snow. After surviving a harsh winter, they deserve your love and attention. […]

March 10, 2015 by Dan Rothermel

Carpenter ants are the most common and most damaging of all ants in our part of the country. Carpenter Ants tunnel through soft, damp, or rotting wood and can do as much damage to a building as termites. Unlike termites, carpenter ants do not eat the wood. They “excavate” the wood and remove the debris […]

March 3, 2015 by Dan Rothermel

Its starts out very inconspicuously, little green leaves poking through the soil but, as the weather warms, the crabgrass plant quickly develops into a very large, disruptive weed.  The best control is to prevent as many of the seeds from emerging as possible.  This is done in the late winter or early spring. The seeds were […]

February 27, 2015 by Dan Rothermel

Moles, Voles, and Mice in Grass Under the Snow Even with snow on the ground, life goes on in the lawn and shrub beds. Unlike bears, ground hogs and many others that hibernate, the “critters’ that live under the snow do not.  They are very active, foraging for food and insulation for their burrows. The […]

February 23, 2015 by Dan Rothermel

***Green Giant Pest Control advises homeowners to remain vigilant of termites as the weather warms up.*** Prevent Winter and Spring Termite Damage The winter “trifecta” of snow, ice and wind may leave some homes damaged this spring and vulnerable to the most destructive pests – termites. Green Giant, a pest management provider servicing South-Eastern Pennsylvania, […]

January 12, 2015 by Dan Rothermel

The sight of a mouse scurrying across the floor can be unnerving and the sight of mouse droppings on your countertop can be outright disgusting. What’s more alarming is how mice, rats, and other rodents can leave your home susceptible to major issues. So, every mouse problem—no matter how small—should be handled as quickly as […]

November 18, 2014 by Dan Rothermel

While it may be hard to believe, it’s that time of year again! Nature has turned the hardwood trees throughout the Northeast into a brilliant display of warm, autumn color. The trees begin to prepare for winter by shedding their leaves and hardening off the tender twigs to withstand the upcoming winter weather. How the […]

November 4, 2014 by Dan Rothermel

Vegetation management in forests, parks, and privately-owned woodland areas is performed to control threats to native plants and natural habitats. In many forests throughout Pennsylvania, if invasive, non-native plants are allowed to spread, the entire makeup of the forest will change. Invasive plants are those introduced into a region far from their natural habitat. How […]