Pests & Prevention

12+ hour, 37+ min ago   (115+ words) Yellowjackets become especially noticeable in late summer and fall as colonies reach peak populations and workers seek sugary foods such as ripe and fallen fruit. Gardeners can reduce encounters by promptly harvesting produce, removing fallen fruit and watching for nest…...

22+ hour, 21+ min ago   (652+ words) Use castor oil, coffee grounds, or garlic and chili pepper spray to deter moles. Flooding mole tunnels is temporary and best when combined with other deterrents. A long-term solution is to attract moles’ predators—such as owls—to your yard....

23+ hour, 45+ min ago   (192+ words) Bobby Adcock of American Termite & Pest Control has been doing termite and pest control for more than 30 years in Hot Springs and the surrounding areas, including nearly 20 years as a business owner, taking pride in being locally owned and operated....

19+ hour, 42+ min ago   (215+ words) Homeowners fear roaches for good reason. Roaches aren't just creepy pests lurking in hidden spots around your home. They can also cause health problems because they carry harmful bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli, trigger serious allergy and asthma symptoms, and…...

12+ hour, 45+ min ago   (277+ words) They might also die because some antifreeze is poisonous, and not just to bugs. So before you start filling trays or saucers and putting them around the house, it's vital that you know which ones are safe to use. Automotive…...

20+ hour, 45+ min ago   (740+ words) Cobwebs reappear because removing webs doesn't always eliminate the spiders or the insects they prey on. Prevent cobwebs by sealing gaps, reducing clutter, and addressing outdoor lighting that attracts insects and spiders. Keeping cobwebs at bay helps create a cleaner,…...

20+ hour, 15+ min ago   (588+ words) Yes, wood pallets can attract termites, especially if not treated. It's best to use up pallets for any projects ASAP or store them in a dry, ventilated area. Are The Wood Pallets In Your Shed Attracting Termites? Wood pallets are…...

23+ hour, 45+ min ago   (180+ words) Legacy Termite & Pest is proud to be a local termite and pest control company for this area. They are proud to serve their community even with other locations around the state. Offering a comprehensive pest control program that covers the…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (781+ words) I was recently invited to visit a little-known treasure in Mount Vernon called the Stone Garden, which sits next to a busy community garden. The Stone Garden is noted for stones that are mentioned in the Bible. The beauty and…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (515+ words) Yahoo Many of us look forward to fall and its cooler temperatures and seasonal delights like fresh apples and pumpkin spice lattes. You know who does not like cooler temperatures? Mice. As the weather gets colder mice will seek warmth,…...