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Pestroy is an extermination company that gets rid of pests permanently and safely using an Integrated Pest Management program (I.P.M.). This new technology allows them the opportunity to exterminate a house without resorting to the use of pesticides for most infestations. Montreal, QC (PRWEB) January 15, 2013 Whether commercial or residential, pests can ruin the integrity of a building or home. With real estate being one of the most valuable commodities in the world today, it is essential...

ABC brings reduced fees on pest services to Bryan/College Station residents. Bryan/College Station, TX (PRWEB) December 27, 2012 Through Dec. 31, 2012, ABC Home & Commercial Services is helping homeowners in Central Texas eliminate and control household pests by offering several coupons. $50 off on initial termite service agreement $50 off on bed bug treatment and remediation $100 off on installation of a new mosquito misting system Termites are a costly headache for homeowners,...

ATLANTA, Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As the cool temperatures start to settle in for the next few months, Orkin, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rollins Inc. (NYSE: ROL), advises homeowners to pest-proof their homes now, because fall is when most insect and rodent pests seek shelter for the winter months. "With the recent cool weather, rodents and other pests tend to move inside around this time of year to find a warm place for the winter and breed," said Dr. Tom Zorka, Orkin's...

Experts from Zoëcon Professional Products and pest control professionals offer homeowners flea control tips as infestations reach near 30-year highs in parts of the country. Schaumburg, IL (PRWEB) October 25, 2012 Flea populations are reaching record high levels in parts of the United States as the warmer temperatures have provided ideal conditions for the pests to thrive. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) determined that the summer of 2012 was the third...

CHESTER, Pa., Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The change in seasons from summer to fall means several species of common household pests are crawling their way into homes across the country as the weather cools. The annual end-of-summer invasion poses many potential risks to homes that are not properly protected from the seasonal onslaught. Power Home Remodeling Group, one of the nation's largest home remodeling companies, provides tips for homeowners looking to protect themselves from...

SEATTLE, Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The replacement of the Alaskan Way Viaduct with a state-of-art, bi-level tunnel is an impressive engineering feat to say the least. What are not so impressive are the threats to local business owners' health and property due to the increased foraging activity of rodents and other pests who call the waterfront home. Rodents have been portrayed in movies as furry, inquisitive creatures who take on human like qualities. The reality is that...

Bed bugs were found in one outpatient treatment room in Sinai Hospital earlier this month. And for a safe way to always keep the pests away, Bed Bug Bully advised authorities to have its non-toxic bed bug spray ready. Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) August 28, 2012 Bed bugs have victimized Sinai Hospital. According to a report from baltimoresun.com, the pests were discovered in the hospital earlier this month. However, its spokesperson cleared that the problem has already been eradicated. But to...

ATLANTA, Aug. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Back to school season is upon us, and if you are not careful, you may unknowingly invite pests into your new home, or transport pests from your parents' or friends' homes. Anything from bed bugs to rodents can reside where you do, because they are all looking for the basic necessities--food, water and shelter. Dr. Ron Harrison, entomologist and technical services director at Orkin, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rollins Inc. (NYSE: ROL), has the...

Pest Barrier introduces Cimi-Shield to the pest control industry. Cimi-Shield kills bed bugs on contact has no odor, is non-staining, hypoallergenic and leaves a non-toxic residual in cracks and crevices, and on fabrics like mattresses, box springs, furniture, drapes and carpeting. Independent tests show that the FIFRA 25(b) formula kills for up to 12 months. Carson, CA (PRWEB) July 09, 2012 Cimi-Shield’s active ingredient, Residulen™, is derived from soybean oil. All Cimi-Shield...

A national study by HomeTeam Pest Defense, the third largest residential pest control company in the U.S., finds that 84 percent of America’s homeowners experienced a pest problem in the past 12 months. The top pest issues for homeowners in the last year were ants (49 percent), spiders (43 percent), flies (37 percent), mosquitoes (34 percent), mice (30 percent) and wasps (29 percent). Dallas, TX (PRWEB) April 26, 2012 A national study by HomeTeam Pest Defense, the third largest...