Starting your own compost pile is a great idea if you’d like to enrich your yard’s soil and plant life in an environmentally friendly way. Composting helps refresh dry, arid soil by encouraging the production of microorganisms that will break down organic matter. Composting also reduces the need for water, fertilizer and harmful pesticides […]
Are Ants Marching into Your Home?
Ants are a telltale sign of summer… but these tiny bugs can become a real nuisance if they find their way inside your home. If you’ve spotted a handful of ants around your doors or any openings in your home, you can be sure that they’ve already found their way inside – and more are […]
Does Mulch Attract or Repel Bugs?
Spreading mulch around your landscape is incredibly beneficial for your yard. Mulch beds reduce weed growth around other plants, hold moisture in the soil and let water penetrate the ground more effectively. Evenly spread, colorful mulch also makes a yard appear more organized and maintained. However, different types of mulch have a tendency to attract […]
Termite Trouble
Living in a climate like Illinois, many people think that our homes are completely impervious to termites. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth! While it’s true the drywood and Formosan varieties of termites stick to warmer temperatures, subterranean termites are very active in our state during the spring and summer months. Subterranean termites, […]
