Fall is an important time for bees. During September and October, these little creatures start to hunker down and prepare for the winter season. Unfortunately, bees can become a nuisance around this time, especially if they loiter in your yard or by windows and doors. Repelling bees and wasps can be tricky, but it’s especially […]
Mosquitos? No problem!
Don’t let mosquitos crash your party this summer! We may be in third winter right now, but warmer weather is right around the corner! That means backyard barbecues, graduation parties, late night fires, and enjoying your coffee out on your deck every morning. But what do all of these activities have in common? One very […]
Carpenter Bees
There’s a lot of buzz about bees these days (pun intended). What most of us don’t know, however, is that there are more than 20,000 species of bees in existence. Living on every continent except Antarctica, there’s a lot to know about bees. In Illinois alone, there are approximately 400 to 500 species of native […]
How to Prevent Unwanted Holiday Guests
‘Twas the night before Christmas, And all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, Except for that…mouse?! Santa Claus is just about the only unexpected guest we want in our homes during the winter. Even though pests are more active when it’s warm, it’s important to stay diligent all year ‘round to make sure […]
Common Fall Invaders (And How to Stop Them!)
Although August has only just begun, autumn will be here before we know it. Many of us think of fall as our favorite season here in the Stateline. The weather is mild, the scenery is beautiful and football makes its return to our living rooms. From falling leaves to apple pie, just about everyone has […]
Four Easy, Effective Home Uses for Vinegar
Vinegar is one of the most underappreciated and underutilized products in our home. It’s cheap, chemical free and endlessly versatile. We might use it every once in a while when it’s needed in a recipe, but more than likely, we all have a bottle sitting somewhere in our kitchen cupboard that’s leftover from dying eggs […]
Easy Home Improvements to Bug-Proof Your Home
One of the often overlooked perks of winter is the absence of pesky bugs in our home. A few might show up every now and then, but for the most part, we get to take a few months off from dealing with flies, mosquitos, ants and other insects. When the warm weather soon returns, so […]
HOME AIR DUCTS CAN MAKE YOU SICK FROM MICE, DIRT OR PET HAIR
Dust, pollen, smoke, chemical sprays, mold, fungus and germs can build up in your furnace ductwork. This creates a “chemical soup” that can cause sinus problems, intensify allergies and aggravate those with breathing difficulties. FORCE FED GERMS The duct work attached to your registers is out of sight and usually out of mind. This is […]
IF YOU DO NOT GET RID OF THEM, SCARY SPIDERS WILL BE YOUR WINTER GUESTS!
Admit it – we may not be scared of spiders, but we do not like them. Many of us have been bit in the night and awakened to a nice new tender red spot somewhere on our body! Even though spiders can survive outside in our cold winter climate, just like us, they would prefer […]
DIRTY DISEASE CARRYING MICE CAN EASILY GET INTO YOUR HOME
As we move from summer to fall, mice become more active in seeking new sources of food, water and shelter. They need an opening no larger than a dime to gain entry. Once they have arrived, your problems can very quickly get out of control. Preventing entry is ideal, but in case you get some…………. […]
