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Home and Community

"Home value" typically refers to how much someone would pay for the home or what a bank or appraiser views as it's worth. Pest control plays an important part in preserving the safety and value of our homes and communities. Experts estimate that termites alone cause $5 billion of property damage each year. Bed bug infestations are on the rise. Numerous studies link landscaping and well-maintained lawns to property value increases of 11 to 15 percent.

In reality, though, home value is more than a number. Our homes – whether owned, rented, shared or otherwise – and communities in which they exists are where life happens. Green space – including lawns, personal and community gardens, roof gardens, and more – add to the quality of life of a community and home. The benefits these spaces provide range from lower crime rates and stress reduction to reduced soil erosion.

Want to look closer? We thought so. Learn more about maintaining your home and community, by exploring these topics:

Where we work & play
Using pesticides and fertilizer
Lawns and Landscapes