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February 28, 2011

Protect Your Business

If you own a business, you know how critical it is to protect this investment -- essentially your livelihood – from pests and rodents!

From building a positive reputation to increasing your revenue, your customers are at the heart of what you do. Preventing pest infestations and practicing proper pest control in your business should be an important part of the outstanding service you provide.

The sooner you address a pest problem, the sooner you can rid your business of a more serious pest infestation. Dave's Pest Control provides the experience and expertise needed to protect your business, employees, and customers from pest threats.

If you're concerned that you have insects or rodents in your place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

Dave's Pest Control
A Central Massachusetts Pest Control Company
www.davespestcontrol.net

Reference: www.pestworld.org

February 26, 2011

Rodent Control

Each year in the winter, rodents invade an estimated 21 million homes in the U.S. And 35% of people living in western states mentioned having problems with rodents such as rats and mice in the past year.

Wild and domestic rodents have been reported to harbor and spread as many as 200 human pathogens.

A mouse produces between 40 to 100 droppings per day, while a rat produces between 20 to 50 droppings a day.

Pest Triva:
  • Did you know mice can jump a foot high?
  • Rats can squeeze through a space as small as a half dollar.

If you're concerned that you have rodents in your home or place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

Dave's Pest Control
A Central Massachusetts Pest Control Company
www.davespestcontrol.net

February 24, 2011

Leading Pest Concerns

The top four pests of concern for users of professional pest control are:
  • Ants (75%)
  • Spiders and Termites (56%)
  • Cockroaches (48%)
No home or business needs to be infested. so if you're concerned about any of these pests, or other insects or rodents, in your home or place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

Dave's Pest Control
A Central Massachusetts Pest Control Company
www.davespestcontrol.net

February 22, 2011

Did You Know...

Pest trivia...because you never know when "Who Wants To be A Milliionaire" may call you!
  • Unlike many other insects, all of the periodical cicadas in an area emerge from the nymph stage as a full-grown winged adult at once.
  • Over 5 million children are sensitive to cockroaches.
  • A queen bee can lay her weight in eggs each day, laying 1 per minute, all day and all night, for a total of 1,500 eggs in 24 hours, and 200,000 in a year. 
Dave's Pest Control
Serving Central Massachusetts
www.davespestcontrol.net

Reference: www.pestworld.org

February 20, 2011

A Fact About Bees

Did you know that there is a special type of bee that can dig tunnels in wood to make its home?

The carpenter bee prefers wood that is at least two inches thick and relatively soft. Carpenter bee tunnels are perfectly round and usually have piles of wood dust underneath them.

Carpenter bees prefer bare wood, so painting and staining wood can sometimes deter them.

If you're concerned about bees in or around your home or place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

Dave's Pest Control
Serving Central Massachusetts
www.davespestcontrol.net

Reference: www.pestworld.org

February 18, 2011

"Green" Pest Management

Dave's Pest Control is concerned and conscientious about the types of chemical we use in pest management. One product we like is called Bora-Care, which is essential in Green Pest Management.

Bora-Care is a combination of the naturally found mineral borate and a patented mixture of glycol-based components that easily absorb into the porous fibers of wood and draw the borates with it.  And since borates don’t break down, the protection from termites and their ability to tube over wood and cement remains for the life of the wood.

Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate, or DOT, is Bora-Care’s active ingredient. This patented product provides you with a low toxicity solution. And that means that Bora-Care can be used with confidence in and around homes, apartments, schools, hospitals, kennels, farm buildings, trailers, warehouses, non-food areas of supermarkets, restaurants and food processing plants.

If you're interested in a "green" pest control solution for your home or place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

Dave's Pest Control Serving Central Massachusetts
http://www.davespestcontrol.net

February 16, 2011

More Pest Deterrent Tips

Here are a few more steps you can take to keep pests from invading your home. Of course, if pest control in your home or business is more than you can manage, give me a call. Dave's Pest Control will safely and quickly carry out a program designed for your specific concerns. Call Dave at 1-800-400-6009.
  1. Keep loose foods in sealed containers - glass or plastic containers.
  2. Lids on bins – take the rubbish out daily.
  3. Keep your home clean. Vacuum regularly, including the mattresses.
  4. Keep your pets clean – watch out for fleas.
  5. Check for water leaks – ensure no access to water if possible.
Dave's Pest Control
Serving Central Massachusetts
www.davespestcontrol.net

February 14, 2011

The Underground Termite

The underground termite causes $1.5 billion of damages to property every year. This termite can be found in over 600,000 homes in the United States every year. Dining on wood, books, wallpaper, fabric and paper, these pests are dinner guests that just don't know when to leave.

If you're concerned that you have termites in your home or place of business, or would just like to have a termite inspection,  give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.



Dave's Pest Control
Serving Central Massachusetts
www.davespestcontrol.net

Reference: www.pestworld.org

February 12, 2011

February 10, 2011

5 More Pest Deterrent Tips

Here are a few more steps you can take to keep pests from invading your home. Of course, if pest control in your home or business is more than you can manage, give me a call. Dave's Pest Control will safely and quickly carry out a program designed for your specific concerns. Call Dave at 1-800-400-6009.
  1. Stacked Firewood - Keep firewood a decent distance from your house and make sure it's kept off the ground.
  2. Seal up holes around pipework.
  3. Fit brush strips to the base of doors.
  4. Fit fine wire mesh over vent holes.
  5. Screen windows that need to be open to prevent flying insect access.
Dave's Pest Control
"Our Family Protecting Your Family"
Serving Central Massachusetts
www.davespestcontrol.net

February 8, 2011

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Call Dave at 1-800-400-6009

If you're concerned about insects or rodents in your home or place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.


Dave's Pest Control
Serving Central Massachusetts
www.davespestcontrol.net

February 6, 2011

Rat Facts

Did you know that rats destroy enough food each year to feed 200 million people? These pests rely on their senses of taste, touch, smell and sound to find food sources. Rats will eat almost anything including meat, cereal, fruits and vegetables.

The United States has two main types of rats: the Norway rat and the roof rat.

If you're concerned that you have rats in your home or place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

Dave's Pest Control
Serving Central Massachusetts
www.davespestcontrol.net

Reference: www.pestworld.org

February 4, 2011

5 Pest Deterrent Tips

Over the next few weeks I will be sharing steps you can take to keep pests from invading your home. Of course, if pest control in your home or business is more than you can manage, give me a call. Dave's Pest Control will safely and quickly carry out a program designed for your specific concerns. Call Dave at 1-800-400-6009.

1. Lighting: lights lure bugs and insects, so porch and patio lights can be a perfect invitation for pests to enter your house. Have yellow exterior lighting rather than white.

2. Gutters: clean out gutters in the autumn to prevent wood rot, and to prevent insects nesting in the rotting leaves.

3. Keep your garden and the area around your house free of rubbish.

4. Don't leave spilled birdseed under feeders and bird tables – it could attract mice, rats, pigeons and squirrels.

5. Don't leave piles of wood, leaves, pipes and other detritus in the garden as it provides a perfect hiding place for rodents and other pests.

Dave's Pest Control
Serving Central Massachusetts
www.davespestcontrol.net

February 2, 2011