Bugged by pests? You are not alone! Most households and businesses face common pest problems.
We’ve made it our mission to provide naturally effective solutions, tips, and information so that we can all have freedom from pests and damage while preserving nature’s delicate ecosystem. Read the latest here.
September 16, 2014
2 minute read
Ant infestations can be especially troublesome during the summer. A Florida beach community is contending with hordes of ants on the beach. The Florida Times Union reports, “Ants are overrunning beach walkovers, leaving more than a few city residents beleaguered, bothered and bitten.” While ants don’t generally pose a serious health threat (unless they are […]
September 10, 2014
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There’s one school in NYC that no one dreams of attending, the Rat Academy. Nearly a century ago, journalist Joseph Mitchell referenced in The New Yorker that there was one rat for every person in the five boroughs, but experts today suggest that number has increased. For a city with over eight million people, […]
August 18, 2014
2 minute read
According to WebMD, aromatherapy means using a plant’s aroma-producing oils to treat disease. There are different opinions on how effective aromatherapy is at curing or preventing illnesses, but there is no doubt about the power of fragrance. Smelling a particular aroma can transport you to a different time and place, such as the smell of […]
August 8, 2014
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Sun Tzu, author of The Art of War, proclaimed the importance of knowing your enemy. We prefer non-violent conflict resolution, but when you are facing a pest problem at home, it can feel like war. To help you prepare for battle, we wanted to provide a briefing on the most common offenders. Ants: There are […]
July 24, 2014
3 minute read
Everyone does it but no one wants to talk about it! What is IT? Pest control of course. No matter how much we may try, keeping rodents, insects, and other pests completely out of our homes is virtually impossible. Pests can be very persistent and are designed to be sneaky, stealthy, and avoid detection. Their […]
June 6, 2014
3 minute read
The dryer buzzes and a quick look at the clock tells you that you have about 90 seconds to start the next load before you’re behind schedule. If we’re being honest, you were probably already behind schedule before you finished having your first cup of coffee. You can leave a wet load of laundry sitting […]
April 29, 2014
3 minute read
Rodents can give you a case of the heebie jeebies, but did you know there’s a real good reason for this? An aversion to rodents goes beyond their beady eyes, yellow teeth and scratchy claws; it is a legitimate response for the sake of self-preservation. How much harm can a little rodent cause? According to […]
March 19, 2014
2 minute read
Everybody’s heard that expression, “Tastes just like chicken!” This line is used most often to describe something that is perhaps a little offensive or unsavory, or at least unconventional and maybe a bit unappealing. Relating foods like this to the universally loved chicken is an attempt to make them more palatable. Have you ever said […]
March 3, 2014
4 minute read
My lovely kitty and I have had quite the adventure trying to tame his wild side. I was successful in getting him to stop wounding critters and bringing them in the house, however, I was not successful in getting him to stop trying. Cats will be cats and it’s not my place to change them, […]
February 27, 2014
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Doing something simple, easy, or obvious is sometimes called a “no brainer;” like when I put the overflowing garbage can right in front of the door – my husband should be able to tell its time to take out the trash! Did you know there is a whole day dedicated to taking a break from […]
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