Archive for November 2016
7 Common House-Maintenance Mistakes You Could Be Making
A house is a lot like a living thing: It’s great when the systems are firing on all cylinders, but when something isn’t right, it lets you know. According to a recent survey commissioned by Liberty Mutual Insurance, one-third of American homeowners (34 percent) have faced an unexpected home repair of $5,000 or more. But…
Read MorePlague of Rats Threaten to Invade Homes this Christmas
For many, the only rat they’ll see over the festive season is Rizzo in The Muppet Christmas Carol, but homeowners in the Grimsby area are being warned to watch out for the real thing as cold weather threatens to spark a rodent plague.
Read MoreHow to Avoid Swarms of Gnats Invading Your Home
As the temperature drops outside, gnats are taking refuge indoors, flying around plants and annoying householders who try to wave them away. Sciarid flies, also known as fungus gnats, are most active in autumn and spring. “This year, I’ve noticed more than normal and I suspect it’s because it’s been a warm summer and a…
Read MoreMice ‘overwhelming’ Some Island Homes, Say Pest Control Companies
Island pest control companies say they’re having an exceptionally busy fall dealing with mouse infestations across P.E.I. Louis O’Brien, with Sharpline Pest Control in York, P.E.I., said his calls have almost doubled compared to last year. “I’m getting some calls where people are frantic with it, just overwhelmed with the number of mice,” said O’Brien.
Read MoreTips to Prevent Insects from Coming in Your Home in the Colder Weather
AGAWAM, Mass. (WWLP) – As temperatures get colder, bugs will start to make their way inside homes. Braman Termite & Pest Elimination, a pest management company, is warning homeowners that stink bugs, cluster flies, ladybugs, and spiders are likely to make an appearance inside homes in coming weeks, if they haven’t already. Adult stink bugs,…
Read MoreDefend Your Home Against Wintertime Pests
Pest control managers expect higher mouse and insect populations headed into winter. That means your home will need to be ready once temps start to actually feel like November. The insects are still out, but they’ll be searching for a warm house once the cold hits. Action Pest Control Manager Justin Summers says that calls…
Read MoreHome Help: 4 Ways to Pest-proof Your Home
It’s late and you’re in your favorite, cozy pajamas. You get in bed and pull up the warm comforter. You turn out the light and are just about to drift off to sleep when you hear a noise coming from the attic. You sit up to listen, but it quickly goes quiet again. You lay…
Read More6 Home Projects You’ll Regret Not Doing in the Fall
With the crisp, cool air finally here and the heat and humidity of Summer long gone, the Fall days are the perfect time to get some crucial tasks done around the house. These home projects won’t just keep your place looking great and well-maintained — some of them can also prevent potential disasters once Old…
Read MoreDistress Calls to Pest Controllers Double as Bed Bugs Thrive
Bed bugs are on the rampage with pest controllers reporting a doubling of call-outs to deal with the unwelcome sleep companions. Rentokil Pest Control said it had seen a 140% jump in the number of inquiries about the blood-sucking insects since the end of summer. Compared with the same month last year, September saw complaints…
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