Thursday, December 31, 2015

Happy New Year!


"The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day."
-Edith Lovejoy Pierce

Monday, December 28, 2015

The Cockroach and Clutter Control


Clutter control is an essential part of cockroach control. Clutter is the perfect habitat for the cockroach. They love to live in cramped quarters and will take up residence anywhere they can happily eat and breed.

What Attracts the Cockroach to Your Home?

It is the food in your home that attracts this household pest. Like any living being they need food and water to survive, so any building where food is prepared and stored will be an attractive living area. The cockroach can easily live off the food from unwashed dishes, bits of pet food on the floor and even the glue on postage stamps or book bindings.

One cockroach will lead to many. With an ongoing food and water supply there is no reason for them to leave your domicile. They will continue to live and breed in your home as long as conditions are favourable.

Health Problems Associated with Cockroach Infestations

Once the cockroach come into your home you have more than just an unsightly pest. For more than two decades it has been recognized that cockroach parts are highly allergenic.

There is an established connection between an infestation and the development of asthma in children. Children are more vulnerable because they crawl around on the floor and come into contact with the feces, larvae, eggs and other cockroach parts that are embedded in the carpet, baseboards, and the household dust that has settled there.

The connection to allergy induced asthma is clear:

  • 60% of people with asthma test positive to cockroach allergens.
  • asthmatic children who are allergic to cockroaches are 3 times more likely to be hospitalized for asthma if they have significant exposure to large cockroach populations in their environment (National Cooperative Inner City Asthma Study, 1997)
  • even if other allergies such as dust mites are present it is the level of cockroach allergens in the environment that is most closely associated with the severity of the asthma in children.

Additionally these pests carry various types of bacteria in their gastrointestinal system which are deposited all over your house whenever they defecate. Bacteria isolated from cockroach droppings include salmonella. Food poisoning, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal illness in human are associated with infestations.

Clutter Control for Cockroach Control

Pest management experts call the living areas for pests "harborages". While the cockroaches will come out at night when you are asleep they will seek out dark places to hide during the day and particularly like to be almost "coccooned" when they are resting. In other words they like to have all surfaces of their body touching something. This makes them seek out very, very small cracks and crevices where they can hunker down undisturbed for their daytime sleep.

The recommended strategies for cockroach control includes clearing clutter and useless debris. Stacks of newspapers, cardboard boxes, and piles of clothing are ideal harborages.

Clutter control strategies that help to reduce cockroach harborages include:

  • Use plastic storage bins (not cardboard) if you must store items like seasonal clothing and make sure the lid fits tightly and the storage bin is not cracked.
  • Do not store newspapers in your home, take them directly to an outdoor recycle bin
  • Do not leave out pet food dishes with food and water. Feed your pet at a regular time, then take the dish and wash it after your pet has eaten.
  • Do not store unused plastic bags under the kitchen sink. They make a perfect cockroach coccoon.
  • Discard unused corrugated cardboard immediately. The crevices in corrugated cardboard are ideal harborages for the cockroach and they can live off the organic matter of the box so they will breed prolifically in cardboard boxes.

Clearing clutter also means clearing the exterior clutter from around the house. Things like firewood, recycle boxes, and garbage cans can attract roaches, and provide ideal harborages. Once the cockroach has taken up residence outside your home moving inside through tiny cracks and crevices around plumbing and electrical conduits is an easy task.

Another way that this pest gets into your home is by hitch hiking on something else. If your shopping habits include frequenting flea markets, auctions, or purchasing goods by the "lot" or "by the pound" make sure that these items are unpacked and carefully scrutinized for cockroach carcasses and egg casings before you bring them into your home. Kill any live eggs that may be present by washing used clothing before it goes into your closet.

If you build clutter the cockroach will come and it will stay. Clutter control is not just a mantra for organized living. It is also a strategy for health promotion.

Beverly Hansen OMalley invites you to view the information at http://www.organization-makes-sense.com for further insights into the real costs of clutter and how a disorderly and chaotic environment carries real risk on the physical, emotional, and spiritual level.
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Friday, December 25, 2015

Happy Holidays!


May Your Days Be Merry and Bright...

Wishing You and Your Family a Wonderful Holiday!

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Why You Must Use Pest Control Services At Your Home


Learning to keep a neat, tidy and clean home isn't as easy you may think, simply hoovering up and cleaning the floors won't actually keep your home completely clean, as there are other forms of erosion, dirt and muck that can appear from other sources. In order to keep the cleanest home as possible, we need to learn about these other sources, and learn how to prevent them from occurring, as they can actually cause substantial damage to you and your home, and make it have a nasty stench. One of the main issues that prevents people from having a clean home is pest infestation. Pests have the name 'pests' for a reason, they are annoying, they cause havoc, mess and smells that we all wish to banish from our homes. The problem is, people don't deal with their pest issues effectively, they see pests, kill them there and then or throw them out, and then forget about them, but the problem could lie deeper than that, why are the pests appearing in the first place, and where are they going to?

It's essential to stop and prevent pests from coming into your home, because as soon as they find a cosy spot, they will build their nest there, have babies and more and more pests will start to appear. Pests can get into areas which are totally out of sight to us humans, they can get into wall cavities, ceiling cavities and other small spaces. When they get into these small areas, they usually mate and have hundreds of babies, which means you have a nest or colony of pests within your homes internal materials. When you do encounter an issue where pests have made their nests in cavities, you actually have a much serious deeper issue than you may think, this certainly is the worst case scenario.

So how can we prevent these pests from entering our homes in the first place, what's the best way to maintain a pest free home? The answer is by hiring one of the many professional pest control services. pest control services will enforce the most effective pest prevention schemes into your home, they will alert you on the valuable information you need to know, and if you do have any pest problems at the current time, they will exterminate them for you. If your case is a serious one, you must contact a pest control service right away, so that they can come to your home and get rid of the issue, before it gets any worse.

 One of the most reputable pest control services around is Wheelers Pest Control. Wheelers Pest Control know what it takes to exterminate all pests, and how to prevent them from entering your home again. It's vital to keep out pests if you want to maintain a healthy, pleasant living environment. Pest control is something that every home should use, as it will allow them to run a clean and secure home, without any pesky pests annoying guests or established residents.
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Saturday, December 19, 2015

Pest Control Misconceptions - The 4 Mistakes Consumers Make When Choosing a Pest Control Company


Misconception #1: You should wait as long as possible before you have your home or business professionally serviced for pest control problems.

This is false. Pests multiply rapidly and if you see one there are probably plenty more in hiding. Many pests produce egg sacks that contain numerous eggs. For instance, the cockroach lays an egg sack containing approximately 15 to 30 baby cockroaches. These baby cockroaches breed in as early as two weeks. A pest infested structure will continually become more infested as long as you ignore the problem. Over the counter sprays and pesticides may help slightly, but by themselves are not enough. The longer you wait to have service the more those pests will multiply and the more difficult it will be to eliminate the problem.

Misconception #2: The only reason to have your home serviced for pests is to get rid of visible infestations.

This is also false. As you already know, for every pest you see there are multiples in hiding. If you have one type of pest in your home then it's likely your home is a good breading ground for other types of pests. Not surprisingly, those pests build colonies and nurseries in between your walls, underneath your home, and in cracks and crevices you can't see. Some of these pests can be poisonous and potentially dangerous. Even if you currently haven't seen one of these pests, they can climb into your shoes, crawl into clothing, or hide in your bed sheets and surprise one of your loved ones with a venomous bite or sting.

What about pests you hardly ever see? Termites are one example. They remain in hidden voids. You need a certified termite technician to identify and show you were potential termite infestation may occur. Don't forget about carpenter ants, they too are very dangerous to structures. Again, ask for a certified pest control technician to look over your structure. Only then can you be sure you are protected and can prevent this type of infestation.

Misconception #3: One method of pest control is as good as another.

This is also false. It would be quite easy to pick a pest control company or pest control method if this were the case, but this is not true. Professional pest control companies should be certified by the Structural Pest Control Board. In addition, they should have a yearly license renewal to keep up-to-date with the latest technology. In many ways that certification is like a degree in pest control. Ask to see your companies credentials and certification. This certification can not be bought. It has to be earned through hours of education, testing, and schooling.

A company who employs well trained and certified technicians will eliminate pest problems much more thoroughly than a non-certified person. Professional technicians are trained to use the correct type of materials for each type of pest problem. In addition, they are trained to eliminate pests from those hidden areas that are virtually impossible to reach unless your technician is a trained and certified professional.

Misconception #4: Do-It-Yourself pest control works as good as hiring a professional pest control technician to treat your home or business?

You can purchase over the counter pesticides. Some of these over the counter pesticides use products with ingredients and chemicals that merely attack the nervous system of the pest. However, once this particular product dries, its effectiveness is completely gone. In these cases the only pests it will effect are those who have direct contact with it while it's wet. So, when you spray (for instance) a cockroach or two, those two will die but the 20 or 40 in hiding can very well be untouched and alive still multiplying rapidly.

Some people ask if the cockroach carries the chemical back to the nests of other cockroaches to kill them off. Many of these materials don't work that way. In fact, if the cockroach makes it back to the nesting area, but the material has dried on its body, it will not effect any other cockroaches.

When using pesticides on ants, you can make the problem worse. If you spray an anthill, for instance, the live ants carry a signal back to the colony. The ants then spread into satellite colonies. Thus, the ant hills are spread into numerous anthills.

There are also industrial strength pesticides you can purchase from janitorial supply stores and other industrial retail locations. The problem with that is some chemicals leave toxic residue that can remain poisonous for years. This is a tremendous threat to your entire family. In addition, some pesticides will not be the right prescription for the pest problem. They can cause allergic and respiratory reactions if you don't know what your using. So the possibility here is that you might not eliminate the pests you need to eliminate and the toxic residue which may remain in your in your structure for years to come and could harm those you love.

The most effective way to service your home is with a certified pest control technician. Ask to see credentials.

My name is Gannon C. Mahaffay. I'm the president of Reliance Pest Solutions, a local company with 15 years of experience servicing Oklahoma businesses and home owners with fully GUARANTEED services. If you walk out your front door, look down your street in both directions, odds are good that at least one of your neighbors is a long time Reliance client, relying on me and my technicians to keep their homes and businesses pest free and safe.
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Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Do Not Let Pests Invade Your Sweet Home


We want to stay in our sweet home, where we can sleep in peace. After a day's hard work, all want to go to sleep and stay in the world of dreams. The mind remains in subconscious state and never appreciates any disturbance. Often that sound sleep is disturbed by the pests, who invade your house and makes you feel uncomfortable in their presence.

Pests are very small in shape; they are small creatures that fill your house by their presence. They often create damage to your furniture, kitchen utensils, as well as clothes. If not taken care, their disturbance increases and you find it difficult to stay with them. Nobody appreciates their presence and humans never agree to surrender in front of the small pests.

Bed bugs are those pests that can hamper your sleep and leave you in hell. After a day's hard work, the wicked creature can snatch your peace of mind by waking you up in the middle of the night. The creature, although small, has huge power to take you somewhere that is next to hell.

The parasitic insects feed on human blood and they remain active at night. They feed on their hosts without being noticed. They are found near or in bed or beddings and are expert to spoil your sound sleep. They love to bite you, when you are asleep. You wake up due to the irritation caused by it during sleep.

They have adverse effects on humans and results in skin rashes followed by psychological disorders and allergic symptoms. Adult bed bugs vary in color from light brown to reddish brown. They are flattened, oval-shaped, without any hind wings. They have segmented abdomens with microscopic hair.

Blood is their favorite meal and their abdomen becomes bright red after they consume the meal. This finally turns brown after a few hours and then to opaque black after two days of digesting the meal. They have ant-like movements when they are warm and active.

In order to get rid of them, it is necessary to clean the bed bugs off your mattress and linens. Building trap is also one good way to prevent the remaining bed bugs to crawl and climb the legs of your bed. Isolating your bed will help you to sleep in peace, but the solution is temporary and not a permanent way to get rid of bed bugs.

Use of insecticides and pesticides is one way to prevent their invasion. Cutting of their food sources and breeding grounds can also prevent their spreading. The best thing is to surrender your home to the professionals, who use the technological tools to trap them. Once they trap, it is their sole responsibility to dispose the insect. Some professionals use a bait to attract these pests and trap them to a central location. They use the best pest control service required to save your sweet home from the blood sucking bed bugs that invade your house and kills your peace.

The author of this article, named Jeo Nash is well known by the best pest control service solution, and he has made a critical analysis of human response to bed bugs, a type of pests that is a homemade enemy to humanity. The article ends with a solution to drive away the pests that are life threatening to humans.
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Sunday, December 13, 2015

Pest Control Services - What They Do and Why You Should Use Them


Quite often when we think of pest control services, it will be wasps and rats that are brought to mind. But there are many other creatures that can cause problems if not dealt with. There are certain ones that can be treated by the homeowner, but some need the assistance of a professional to ensure they are permanently removed and not left to damage the property or surrounding area. Main pests to remove through professional means include the following.

Black ants - These are difficult to exterminate as it is only possible to fully remove them if the seat to the colony is targeted. It is rare that they will be removed with one treatment so be prepared to arrange a follow-up one. It is made more difficult when flying ants are involved as there are additional ways that they can enter the property, so additional means will be needed to ensure they are removed.

Cockroaches - These will have to be removed quickly, because they are adept at running over shiny services, meaning many areas of the kitchen will not be off limit to them. This includes also the food preparation surfaces. This will often be a two-way approach, with insecticide being used alongside traps so that they can be removed swiftly.

Hornets - These are quite vicious and while unlikely to sting humans, it is not unheard of. They will also be protective of nests, so you will want to get someone with protective clothing in to remove them for you. Due to their size - they are noticeably larger than normal wasps - they can be intimidating.

Bedbugs - Parents may be used to saying to their children "don't let the bed bugs bite" at the end of the little rhyme, but it is underestimated just how many bedbugs there are in children's beds and bedrooms around the world. They don't just live in the beds, but virtually all around the room and as there are 4 possible breeding times a year, once they are there they will be hard to remove. When the room is being sprayed it is important to make sure that there is no one around. Also to give a better chance of getting rid of them all, rooms around the infected one should be treated as well.

Earwigs - Not all infestations are found in old areas that may have been a bit neglected as earwigs are most likely to be found in new housing developments. They are small so can be easily missed, and the best way to remove them is to identify how they are getting in, block this up and then kill them with insecticide.

The main reason to get a professional will be to ensure the person knows what they are looking for and what they are doing during the fumigation/spraying process. By not getting rid of them all as well as preventing them coming back, there is the risk that they will stay or at least come back and the problem will become worse than before. It is worth the time and money it takes to get rid of the problem right away.

Pests ruin your comfort at home as they invade your living space. We are a Pest Control Derby Company that can help you get rid of any bug and pest that is threatening your home. Feel free to get in touch with us today for more information.
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Thursday, December 10, 2015

Pest Control Is an Important Part of Our Daily Life


Pests are small insects present mostly in or around the house. These may include flies, bugs, mosquitoes, termites, ant or cockroaches. Some may be hazardous to our health since they may live on or inside the food we eat. Since pest can cause serious contamination to food, they can lead to the spread of dangerous infections and diseases, which may endanger your health and life if not prevented or controlled.

Pest control is very important in our daily lives to ensure a safe and healthy living for all the people living inside your house as well as for your neighbors. It is better to keep your house as clean as possible and keep all the windows and doors closed in order to prevent the pests to enter inside your house. Pests usually come in those households where proper hygienic measures are not taken. The most common types of pest which can be found in a home are ants, bugs, termites or cockroaches. Many ants can be harmless but some may bite you and cause serious threat to your health. Even though bugs, flies or cockroaches are not so dangerous but, they can contaminate food and can be a nuisance. Termites can destroy a lot of wooden things in your house since they feed on wood and are mostly found in humid areas.

One can always use the chemical pest control sprays to get rid of these creepy crawly creatures. However, you have to be very careful while using pesticides as the chemical in some of these sprays may be very hazardous for you and your family's health. You can try planting some flowers and plants around your house which will help to keep away certain type of insects like flies or mosquitoes from entering into your house.

If the entire pest control techniques do not seem sufficient enough to get rid of the pests for good, it is best to hire the services of a professional Pest Control Company. These companies can help you to exterminate pests out of your life leading to a safe and healthier environment in and around your house.

Should you have an infestation in your home or office it can be hard to find the right treatment. Whatever your pest control needs, you can find the right solution through our website. Pest Control
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Monday, December 7, 2015

Is It Worth Hiring a Professional Pest Controller?


Every homeowner has to hire a pest control company to keep their homes safe from pests. Insects can be either small or large. Examples may include ants, bugs, rats and mice. If you too have pest infestation in your house, then you may want to call a pest control service. In this article, we are going to throw some light on the benefits of hiring the services of a qualified and experienced pest controller. So, keep on reading to find out more.

It is better to hire the services of a qualified and experienced pest controller than to do the job on your own.

These companies are good at exterminating bugs and pests like spiders, ants, squirrels, cockroaches and mice. Competent pest controllers know various techniques in order to rid homeowners of pests. They are ready to help you in emergencies as well.

You can enjoy numerous advantages by hiring a professional pest controller. Pros will conduct a thorough inspection on your property so as to discover the types of pests and determine the right techniques for killing them. They use special chemicals to eradicate pests without causing any harm to your house or family. You can also consult them to prevent your house from getting infested down the road.

For a complete eradication of pests, the company will inspect your house thoroughly. The purpose of the inspection will be to examine every area of your house to discover areas infested with pests as well as areas that are likely to be infested. Another objective of inspection will be to find out the types of insects infesting your house. Once they have completed the inspection, their next move will be to offer a set of services to choose from.

The choices will be based on the pest types and level of infestation. Some of their more common services include pre-treatments and eliminating pests just to name a few.

Last but not least, pro pest controllers make use of best chemicals and treatments in order to target pests in a house or building. You may also follow some DIY techniques to get rid of pests, but the bulk of techniques and products are not effective enough to kill pests thoroughly. At times, these products require many repeat treatments in order to make a considerable difference. So, you should do some research in your area to short-list a few good providers. Then you can evaluate each of the providers to hire the best one. Hope this helps.

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Friday, December 4, 2015

Bed Bug Prevention Tips


Avoid Purchasing Second-Hand Products

Several people are fond of buying second-hand products, especially furniture, mattresses as well as box springs into their homes without thoroughly inspecting them for any signs for bed bug infestation. Whenever you buy any second-hand mattress, it is important to make sure that it is free from these creepy crawlers. Remember that vigilance is the key to prevention. So, it is essential to be conscientious of all items and surroundings.

You can also consider using heat, pesticides, or any other method that has proven to be effective in controlling them to ensure that the furniture are pest free before you bring it in the house.

Vacuum Clean

If you suspect that you have exposed yourself to bed bugs when traveling, then you have to clean out all the things you traveled with. Vacuum the suitcase and wash all the clothes with hot water to eliminate them and their eggs. It is also to important to leave your suitcase on hard dry surfaces rather than on the carpet or upholstered furniture to reduce the possibility of bed bugs hiding in your suitcase.

Involve a Professional

If you do not have any knowledge about bed bug prevention, you can hire an expert to help you. Ensure that the professional you have hired is both talented and experienced in pest control and prevention. In addition, make sure that he or she has unmatched reputation and is accredited. Pest control professionals stand a higher chance to win a fight against the notorious pests in your home. For more information about prevention of pests, you can visit your state pesticide agency.

Regular Inspection

This is the best method to control and prevent infestation. Bed bugs are to be the most elusive pests. This uncanny attribute can create havoc with the homeowners and even present a challenge to pest management specialists. Inspection is the only way to tell if there is infestation within the facility or not. However, this process can be costly and time consuming, but inevitable. The entire process involves identifying and exposing pest infestation. This implies that at some point you will seek the services of a professional to detect presence in your home.

When you use trained experts to inspect and detect pest infestation, you are guaranteed accurate and quick results. Bed bug prevention tips options can be many, but not all are effective. It is up to you to choose the methods that suit your needs and budget.

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Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Bed Bug Control Strategies You Need To Know


A home provides comfort and peace for everyone. Individuals can just sit back and relax after a stressful day at work. Then, individuals can enjoy a wonderful dinner with their parents or children. Then, they can simply go to sleep to reenergize. Unfortunately, there are cases when some individuals experience sleepless nights due to several reasons such as health conditions, temperature and pests.

Pests usually breed in houses due to its suitable climate and sufficient food supply. Thus, pests create their breeding grounds under the house, in walls and ceilings and even in your beds. Pests, like bed bugs, are the most common pests that breed in beds. These vampire-like creatures feed on blood from humans and even animals like rabbits, cats and dogs. In order to get rid of these pests effectively, you need to create efficient bed bug control strategies. To help you deal with this issue, here are some strategies that can help control bed bugs.

Clean and get rid of clutter

There are instances when homeowners do not have time to clean their house because of the tasks and obligations at work. Hence, houses become dirty and cluttered. Because of this, bed bugs are harder to find and to eliminate. So, to get rid of these pests, you need to clean and get rid of clutter. In case that bed bugs are in your bed, making use of encasements can help you conceal bedbugs in beds.

Move your bed away from walls and furniture

It is also essential to move your bed away from walls and furniture. This is needed since bedbugs cannot fly. Therefore, these pests move by crawling. By moving your bed away from walls and by adding certain chemicals in your bed, you can prevent bed bugs from making your bed their breeding ground.

Vacuum regularly

It is also essential for homeowners to vacuum the house regularly. Vacuuming will help get rid of bugs that live on mattresses, carpets and even couches. Vacuuming will also help you determine the pests' breeding ground, which can help you eliminate pests and their eggs more efficiently.

Wash items

Homeowners also need to wash sheets and other clothing. In some cases, bed bugs move to your homes with the use of your clothing. So, when arriving from a vacation, you need to wash your clothes immediately. After which, place your clothes in a hot dryer to get rid of pests more efficiently.

Eliminate entrances of pests

In order to stop pests from entering your house, you need to seal cracks and other places where pests can enter. This will help you control bed bugs and eliminate them properly. If your house is infested by these pests, one of the best options is to call in experts in pest extermination.

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