Keeping Termites From Destroying Your Home's Wooden Structure

If you just purchased a home and discovered from a neighbor that there are termites present in the soil of nearby properties, you are most likely concerned about them getting on your own land and destroying your investment. There are several steps you can take to try thwarting a possible termite invasion. Here are some preventative measures to take in keeping termites from becoming a problem when they are known to be present nearby. [Read More]

The Dangers Of The Over-Application Of Pesticides

DIY pest control for a garden requires the careful application of focused pesticides. However, many people accidentally over-apply their pesticides, which can result in a variety of dangerous side effects These dangers will mainly affect your garden, but they can also impact your health. The Problems Of Over-Application On Your Plants Dousing your plants with heavy doses of pesticides is likely to kill the insects on your plants, but they may also end up killing your plants. [Read More]

Tired Of Drywood Termite Droppings In Your Home? Here Is What You Should Do

Drywood termites don't need a lot to survive. They are designed in such a way that they can find all the water, food and shelter they need to survive in your furniture. They also rarely leave their nests. This makes it hard to not only detect their presence, but also get rid of them. The most common way through which homeowners can tell that they have infested a home is through the droppings that they leave behind. [Read More]

4 Ways To Ensure That You Don't Bring Bed Bugs Home With You This Summer

If you plan on traveling this summer, the one summer companion that you don't want to bring home with you is bed bugs. Bed bugs can be time consuming and expensive to deal with when they infest your home. Here are five tips to ensure that you don't bring these companions home with you from your travels.  #1 Be Careful Where You Put Your Luggage When you check into a hotel room, don't leave your luggage on the carpet or put it on the bed or any of the other furniture in the room. [Read More]