No More Bugbears: Best Practices In Pest Control

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2019

3 Things to Expect During Termite Inspection

Termites can be a nuisance if you are unlucky enough to have an infestation in your home. The insects slowly destroy the wooden structures in your home, and before you know it, part of the attic has gone from a stable structure to a pile of dust. Therefore, it is vital to hire termite inspection services from time to time, especially if you live in a termite-infestation-prone zone. That said, it helps to understand what the termite inspection process entails so that you are not caught off guard with some of the requests from a termite inspector.…

3 Organic Ways of Controlling Bees

If the eco-system were a gear system, the bees would be an integral cog. Plants, humans, and animals rely on the role of bees in plant pollination. Without bees, crops would not thrive and provide food that people consume. However, bees can also be a nuisance, especially when they occupy facilities near human population. Therefore, if you see a couple of bees around your compound, you should get rid of them before they transform a tree branch into a hive.…

Not many people realise it, but pest control is an art form. It requires delicacy, ingenuity and an intricate understanding of ecosystems. As a real estate agent, I am often bemused, and sometimes perplexed, by the casual attitude many property owners take towards preventing damage to their most valuable asset. I regularly see houses or buildings that have serious problems with termites destroying structures, or ants eating through electrical wires, and the owners have no idea! In this blog, I intend to inform readers about best practices in pest control. This should be an ongoing, concerted process, not just a quick annual spray. I hope that these pages will help readers identify problems and provide sound, proactive solutions. Please browse, be informed and make good judgements when protecting your property. May you be forever pest free!