by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Jan 15, 2014 | Tips
Everyone agrees that a pest problem is worth avoiding – there’s no doubt about it. What most don’t agree on, is how to target the problem as a potentiality. For most, a pest problem should be targeted only when it rears its ugly head, rather than treated as part of a...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Jan 5, 2014 | Tips
There are about as many different varieties of pest as there are ways of dealing with them. Of course, anything approaching a serious infestation will warrant the enlistment of a professional, but there are a few preventative measures you can take to keep an...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Dec 20, 2013 | Tips
Nobody plans for a pest infestation or outbreak, so it’s understandable that many find themselves overwhelmed when it comes to bringing in the experts, or, rather, perhaps not bringing in the experts. With that in mind, it can be helpful to have a reference point for...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Dec 20, 2013 | Tips
It’s bad enough dealing with pests in the home – they’re a nuisance, potentially expensive to deal with, and can create an unsafe household, especially for those with children, or elderly family members frequenting the home. These issues are exacerbated tenfold in a...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Nov 21, 2013 | Tips
There’s nothing worse than enjoying a lazy Saturday afternoon in the garden, only to discover a wasp infestation in your garden – it terrifies kids, kills relaxation, can be painful, and if you’re unlucky enough to suffer a wasp allergy, may be fatal. Since nobody...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Nov 21, 2013 | Tips
The first instinct triggered when people discover any kind of pest infestation is ‘how can I deal with this myself?’ Obviously, for some, the problem is too far gone for natural remedies to solve, but pest problems can be controlled with DIY solutions, provided you...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Oct 29, 2013 | Tips
As a gardening-maniac, it can be heartbreaking to suddenly encounter an insect problem. That said, many gardeners are reluctant to employ professional insect pest control services with the view that professional pest-control chemicals can cause more harm than good....
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Oct 29, 2013 | Tips
With a new season comes a swift climate change, and a new selection of pests to contend with. Whether they’re shopping around, or simply looking for a place to warm up for the colder months, what’s ours is definitely not theirs, and Fall calls for a new set of coping...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Oct 1, 2013 | Tips
Ants are a type of insect that can be found all around the world. The live in organized colonies and scientists believe that the ant species is over 100 million years old. Generally ants have an omnivorous diet which consists of fruit, honeydew, seeds and other...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Oct 1, 2013 | Tips
If you are a homeowner, you have probably experienced the frustration of having an issue with pest control. Management of an infestation can be time consuming and downright irritating. Pest control is the regulation of any insects, rodents or creatures which have...