March is finally here! Temperatures are warming up. Snow is hopefully gone for good. Ants are coming. Yes, the ants are coming. Among the other pests that are naturally around our houses like mice, rats, beetles and oriental roaches, the ants are beginning to become active and forage for resources to help grow their colonies. One thing you can do for yourself is to go outside and remove all the leaf litter and excess dead foliage from around your house or business. Ants generally live under anything that holds condensation under it like leaf litter, patio bricks, heavy mulch, etc. The less options there are for ants to find comfort around your structure, the happier you will be. This doesn't mean ants will not find you, but at least we aren't helping them. Unless you think you can handle the ants yourself, call me immediately when you first see ants. The siooner we treat for them, the sonner you get relief. At this time of year, the ant colony numbers are much smaller than they will be in a few weeks. By that time, an ant service that would have taken a few days to eradicate the ants will take 10 to 12 days. The sooner the better for ant treatments! ...read more
By Quality Termite & Pest Control Incorporated March 07, 2011
It's February! We made it through January's snows and low temperatures. February is the month when temperatures begin to rise a little towards spring. It's when we start thinking about pre-emergents for our lawns and putting away the snow blowers and snow shovels. Another thing to think about is ants. Every year we get a few unseasonably warm days and the ants wake up prematurely. Once they become active, they can move inside and become a real nuisance very quickly. The sooner you call for service, the sooner relief becomes a reality. Happy Valentines Day! Spring is coming soon! This is good news! ...read more
By Quality Termite & Pest Control Incorporated February 08, 2011
Happy New Year! 2011 is here and in NE Kansas it is cold. What does that mean in the pest world? It means pests are searching for warmer places to ride out the winter. Little known fact: Cold terperatures do not kill insects. Lower temperatures only slow an insects biologocal processes. Once an insect finds a warmer climate like our homes or businesses, they return to their normal activity. Mice will still be trying to find ways into warm buildings. Be alert for the tell-tale signs of mice and call us immediately. Have a great January! ...read more
By Quality Termite & Pest Control Incorporated January 05, 2011
If you are planning on growing tomato plants in your garden, you will need to familiarize yourself with the different types of pests that may seek out your tomato plants to feed off of. You will need to take precautions to prevent pests from damaging your tomato plants. ...read more
Obtaining a pest control certification can lend credibility to your services and inspire confidence and respect in your customers. Learn more about pest control certification to determine if procuring this valuable designation would be a positive career measure for you. ...read more
