Leeds Certification

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ is a third party certification program and the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of green buildings. Dave's can assist you in meeting the following LEEDS Certification Requirements: Sustainable Sites SS Credit 3 Indoor Environmental Quality EQ Credit 3.9.

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Worcester County Pest and Rodent Exterminators
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Guardian Commercial Protection Program

Guardian Commercial Protection is Dave's Pest Control's standard program designed to defend most commercial properties against unwanted pests.

Guardian Basic Commercial Protection Program includes:

• A thorough inspection of your facility and surrounding property
• Treatment of exterior foundation, eaves, window sills and trees
• Inside treatment monthly
• Reports showing what was done, what materials were used, and what you can do to help us maintain control over the pests at your facility.

If you are interested in using our Guardian Commercial Protection Program for your place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

Dave's Pest Control
A Central Massachusetts Extermination and Pest Control
Company
Worcester County Pest and Rodent Exterminators
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Commercial Pest and Rodent Control

Preventing pest infestations and practicing proper pest control in your business are a vital component of an outstanding business. 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 insects or rodents in your place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

Dave's Pest Control
A Central Massachusetts Extermination and Pest Control
Company
Worcester County Pest and Rodent Exterminators
www.davespestcontrol.net

How Well Do You Know Insects?

Next time you play trivia, ask for the insect category! I'm prepping you to win!

• There are about 91,000 different species of insects in the United States. In the world, some 1.5 million different species have been named.
• Fire ants first entered the United States in the 1920s through the port of Mobile, Alabama.
• 36% of homeowners surveyed said they had problems with spiders during the past year.
• An ant can lift 20 times its own body weight. If a 175-pound man had the comparative strength of an ant, he could lift four tons!

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Reference: www.pestworld.org

Infested! Spiders!

Another episode of Animal Planet's  Infested! This one is on spiders, and dare I say, not for the faint of heart . . .



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

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Did You Know?

Did you know . . .

• Three percent of the American population is allergic to a stinging insect's venom.
• About one-quarter (24%) of homeowners surveyed believe the risks associated with pest infestations have increased over the past few years.
• One in five people surveyed fear pests.
• There are about 2,000 known species of termites in the world.

If you're concerned pests, 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 Extermination and Pest Control Company
www.davespestcontrol.net

Reference: www.pestworld.org

Rodents Invade Homes As Winter Chill Lingers

With frigid temperatures blanketing the country, homeowners aren’t the only ones seeking shelter indoors this winter. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) warns that rodents are also looking for access to warm homes this season. In fact, the NPMA reports that rodents enter an estimated 21 million homes in the U.S. each winter.

While rodents are unwelcome house-guests for any homeowner, the real concern is that these pests can cause property damage and spread disease. Rodents such as mice serve as vectors of many common diseases, including salmonella and Hantavirus, which they spread by contaminating food and food preparation surfaces. Rodents also chew through wires, in some cases sparking house fires.

Here are a few tips to keep homes rodent-free this winter:

• Seal cracks and holes on the outside of your home to help prevent rodents from finding easy entryways. Pay special attention to areas where utilities and pipes enter the home. Replace loose mortar and weather stripping around the basement foundation and windows.
• Don't build rodent attractions near your home. Store firewood at least 20 feet from the home and five inches off the ground. Keep shrubberies cut back from the house.
• Rodents can hide in clutter, so keep areas clear and store boxes off of the floor. Keep food in rodent-proof containers.
• If you find rodent feces, hear sounds of scurrying in the walls or observe other signs of an infestation, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009 and arrange for him to inspect and treat the pest problem.

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The Kissing Bug

Kissing bugs, aka triatomines, are not as romantic as their name implies. Rather, they bite and suck blood while their human or animal host is sleeping.

Most triatomines aggregate in refuges during day and search for blood during night when the host is asleep and the air is cooler. Odors as well as heat guide these insects to the host. Carbon dioxide emanating from breath, as well as ammonia, short chain amines and carboxylic acids from skin, hair and exocrine glands from vertebrate animals, are among the volatiles that attract triatomines. Vision also serves triatomines for orientation. During night, adults of diverse species fly to houses attracted by light.

Happy Valentine's Day!

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

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Them Bugs, Them Bugs

More interesting tidbits about them bugs . . . (as the old song goes!)

• While their name may be misleading, pavement ants can also be found inside the home.
• There are 5,000 species of cockroaches worldwide.
• The deer tick is smaller than a pinhead.
• There are about 10,000 different species of grasshoppers.

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

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

Reference: www.pestworld.org

Fun Facts About Roaches

Cockroaches wear their skeletons on the outside of their bodies. A cockroach that has just shed its skeleton is white with black eyes. After eight hours, it regains its regular coloring.

Roaches have six hairy legs. The tiny hairs found on each leg gives them their sense of touch.

Many cockroaches can fly and have beautiful diaphanous--or see-through--wings.

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

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A Central Massachusetts Extermination and Pest Control Company
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Termite Tips

Here are a few tips to help your prevent termite infestations at your home or place of business:

• Termites love moisture. Avoid any moisture at the foundation of your home.
• Divert water away from your property through properly functioning downspouts, gutters and splash blocks.
• Remove old form boards and grade stakes, which may have been left behind after a home was constructed.
• Termites may create mud tubes to enter a home. Routinely inspect the foundation of your home for signs of mud tubes.
• Keep firewood away from direct contact with your home.

Of course, if you suspect that you have termites in your home or place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

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A Central Massachusetts Extermination and Pest Control Company
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More About Termites

Termites can often be found in unexpected places and may cause serious destruction. Subterranean termites can collapse a building entirely, destroy plastic plumbing pipes and even damage swimming pool liners. Their hard, saw-toothed jaws work like shears and are able to bite off extremely small fragments of wood, one piece at a time.

Termites are known to cause financial ruin for homeowners, as most insurance policies do not cover damage created by this pest. In fact, termites generate more than $5 billion in property damage every year. As a result, prevention is key in avoiding an infestation in and around your home.

To help prevent termites, it is important to prevent water from accumulating around the foundation of a home or building by diverting it away with properly functioning downspouts, gutters and splash blocks. In addition, it is recommended to reduce humidity in crawl spaces with proper ventilation. However, the most essential step is to eliminate wood contact with the soil by maintaining a one-inch gap between the soil and wood portions of the building.

*Subterranean termites live in underground colonies or in moist secluded areas above ground that can contain up to 2 million members. They build distinctive "mud tubes" to gain access to food sources and to protect themselves from open air.

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

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

Infested!

An insane mouse infestation, courtesy of The Animal Planet.



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

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

Chicken Mites

Chicken mites, also known as bird mites, get their common name because they live on the skin of a wide variety of birds, but especially chickens. They become structural pests when they migrate from bird nests into buildings and attack humans. They are found throughout the United States and worldwide.

Chicken mites feed primarily at night, after which the mite drops off of the host, and often live and feed on pigeons, sparrows, starlings and chickens. Chicken mites may migrate indoors from an abandoned nest. They enter through window frames or attics. Chicken mites can also be introduced via pet birds such as canaries or on gerbils from pet stores where an infestation has occurred.

If you own or handle birds, keep the coops and bedding clean and inspect the flock regularly for signs of an infestation. Do not handle bird nests on your property, even after the birds have vacated the nest. If you have pets that spend time outdoors, inspect them regularly as they can become chicken mite carriers. Inspect second-hand furniture carefully before bringing indoors, as mites can be transported in bedding, furniture, and carpeting. If you see signs of a chicken mite infestation in your home, contact a pest management professional to identify the source – often a bird’s nest in or near your home – and treat the infestation. If you have an infestation, launder bedding and clothing in hot water. Consult with a physician for proper treatment of chicken mite bites.

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

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

Reference: www.pestworld.org