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September 30, 2014 by Dan Rothermel

Throughout the Southeastern PA area, now’s the time of year that grubs become very active. What’s worse–without knowing how to detect a grub problem, you may not be aware until after the damage is done. Grubs are the immature life stage of beetles. There are several types of beetles that are typical indicators of possible […]

June 17, 2014 by Dan Rothermel

Spring can be a very inconsistent season. Some days are warm and beautiful and some days are wet, cool, and dreary. Lawns are especially susceptible to all sorts of pests in Spring, including fungus and disease. Two such fungi are known as “Red Thread” and “Pink Patch.” Both appear as irregularly-shaped patches in the lawn. […]

June 10, 2014 by Dan Rothermel

Warmer weather is finally here and Berks County residents are no doubt spending more time outdoors. However, with increased outdoor activity, the public is at risk of becoming a meal for summer’s most dangerous and pesky pest – the mosquito. As such, Green Giant, a pest management company servicing Berks County is urging the public […]

May 20, 2014 by Dan Rothermel

Bed bugs are often associated with sanitation issues, but the truth is that these pests are found in many different environments. They are excellent “hitchhikers” and possess uncanny characteristics that make them extremely difficult to control. Vigilance is the key to avoiding an infestation, even when on vacation. As we count down the days to […]

May 7, 2014 by Dan Rothermel

Why Fertilization Is More Important Than Ever The lawns and landscapes throughout our area have come out of a brutal winter with above-normal stress levels. The cold temperatures and high amounts of snow created very unfavorable conditions for plant material, and the effects of the winter are lingering into the spring growing season. The winter […]

May 2, 2014 by Dan Rothermel

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, Green Giant, a pest management […]

April 11, 2014 by Dan Rothermel

In our neck of the woods, the lawns have now had a teasing taste of spring. As the grasses begin to come alive and “green up,” there are often noticeable differences in the colors. There may even be differences within the same lawn. What is going on? A number of factors can influence the green […]

March 20, 2014 by Dan Rothermel

Fleetwood, PA (March 20, 2014) – Spring is finally here, which means many homeowners will partake in spring cleaning projects over the next few weeks. During this time, Green Giant encourages homeowners to also consider pest-proofing in and around the home. “Spring is the season when people begin to notice an increase in pests populations like […]

March 12, 2014 by Dan Rothermel

This past winter, we were all glad to have ice melter available (well, most of us anyway). It was in such demand that all types of salts were used, from table salt, to rock salt, to sodium chloride, to calcium chloride, to water conditioner salt. Some people also used some home remedies like beet juice […]

February 27, 2014 by Dan Rothermel

Right now, a lot of us are longing for the sight of green grass and pretty flowers. We’re hoping that we have plants that survive the winter.   It’s all right there; it’s just sitting under a lot of snow and ice. The plants are just waiting for the opportunity to begin their renewal process […]