Jul
15
2009

(ARA) – It’s that time of the year again when millions of do-it-yourself homeowners face the challenges of keeping problem insects and weeds away from home gardens and yards — while staying within the family budget.
The pesticides and fertilizers available at local hardware and home improvement stores are designed specifically to help with these tasks, [...]
Jul
04
2009

(ARA) – Fire ants are very serious and territorial insects. They are not only a nuisance to your property; they can harm you, your children and your pets. Being able to identify fire ants, where they live, treatments for prevention, working with your neighbors for season-long control, and what to do if you are stung [...]
May
28
2009

(ARA) – Spring is here, and we can’t wait to get outside and enjoy the outdoors. Unfortunately, we’re not the only ones. Because when nature springs back to life, so do cockroaches, grubs, and a myriad of ants including fire ants and carpenter ants. If you’re like most homeowners, you don’t want to share your [...]
Mar
10
2008

Temperatures are on the rise, more kids are playing outside, and before you know it, gardens will be flourishing. All these signs point to one glorious time of year — spring. For people living in predominantly southern regions of the United States, spring also means that fire ants are back in force.
Fire ants, an unfortunately [...]