If you've ever had a flea problem, chances are you've invested a fair amount of money in traditional and alternative flea treatments in hopes of ridding your pet, home and yard of these nasty pests. The truth is, only about 1 in 100 fleas are seen by pet owners! 50% of the infestation is in the egg state, 35% in the larvae, 10% in pupae and only 5% of a flea infestation is in the adult, hatched state. This can make eradication difficult and conventional treatments such as flea and tick "spot drops", which have been linked to seizures and other serious health conditions, are put onto your pet's skin and absorbed into his or her blood stream. Fleas must first bite your pet, ingest the pet's blood that now contains the chemicals, and then finally die after the chemicals have attacked their nervous system. The fleas are not repelled by the treatment in any way, so you will continue to have fleas around your pet and you.
We are all too familiar with mosquitoes and the potential harm they can bring to humans and pets alike, from heartworm to West Nile virus to malaria. In 2012, mosquitoes caused 1,868 cases of West Nile Virus in the state...
The tick population is on the rise! With the rise in population, there has also been a rise in tick-borne diseases. It can even be difficult to determine if you are suffering from the diseases they carry because tick bite...
Spring has almost sprung, and it’s time to start working on your lawn. While lawn care may seem like a daunting task, you can use powerful pest controlto help keep your lawn lush and green. Spring also brings fleas, ticks,...
At one point or another, we’ve all dealt with pests in our homes. From fleas and ticks to ants and spiders, these household pests can cause a multitude of problems in your home. Not to mention give you the heebie-jeebies!...
Even though temperatures are cooling, we still see naggingmosquitoes around us. With mosquitoes comes the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses. It's important to use a natural mosquito repellent to protect yourself, your family, and your pets from mosquitoes. Cover up exposed...
Are you noticing your dog or cat constantly irritated by fleas? Are you worried that these annoying insects are going to make their way to other areas of your house, or perhaps land on your skin? Before you go out...
Here are 3 Tips on How to Keep Spiders Away? Have you noticed an increasing number of spiders in or around your home? One of the best methods to prevent spiders is to control environments that attract them. Here are...
Are you looking for an alternative to traditional pest control, also known as conventional pesticides? Do you feel like pest control companies are charging you an arm and a leg? Are you concerned for your family that they don't fully...
This year has shown increasingly high cases of the West Nile virus, in fact it has been the worst year to date. There has also been a surge in flea and tick infestations that people are having difficulties eliminating with...
With Labor day weekend upon us, we are sure you and your family are excited about spending the extra long weekend together enjoying outdoor activities. While spending time outdoors is fun, it can also be the perfect opportunity for mosquitoes...
This is a three-part series discussing mosquitoes and mosquito control. But in order to plan an effective war strategy for killing and repelling mosquitoes, you've got to know your enemy first . Part one of this series focuses on the...