In observance of National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, June 23 to June 29, RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment)® is bringing attention to the importance of eliminating the growing threat of mosquitoes that are spreading West Nile virus across the nation. Last year was the ... Read More
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10 Ways to Discover the Great Outdoors
Summer is in full-swing – even though it looks and feels significantly different this year. While you may be trading your beach or international vacation ...
Deck the Halls with these 12 Plants
Holiday plants bring the smells and colors of the season to your favorite spaces, be it under the mistletoe, next to the Christmas tree or ...
Fresh Herbs to “Spice Up” Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, no need to add extra spices to your shopping list. We’ve rounded up the best, easy-to-care for herbs to take your favorite dish, ...
Celebrating Father’s Day
This weekend, enjoy your Father’s Day celebration outdoors. One of the best ways to spend time with family and friends is to take part in outdoor activities like barbecuing, ball games, or simply kicking back in the shade. Almost synonymous to outdoor fun are outdoor ... Read More
Protecting Your Pets from Pests
Did you know? For nearly 25 years, research has shown that living with pets provides certain health benefits. According to WebMD, pets help lower blood pressure, lessen anxiety and depression, boost immunity, and more. This May, in recognition of National Pet Month and your furry friend, ... Read More
One Mother’s Personal and Community-Wide Fight against Lyme Disease
In recognition of Lyme Disease Awareness Month, the following article is a true story about one mother’s survival of Lyme disease and her drive to help others prevent and control the disease in their own families. When Jennifer Reid returned to her car after running errands ... Read More
5 Easy Tips to Prevent Lyme Disease
In recognition of Lyme Disease Awareness Month, the Ridgefield Lyme Disease Task Force recommends using the BLAST approach to prevent Lyme disease: Bathe soon after spending time outdoors. A recent study showed that people who bathed or showered within two hours ... Read More
Trivia Thursday: How much do you REALLY know about the common house fly?
The common house fly thrives nearly everywhere in the U.S. no matter what the season. As the most prevalent type of fly in the world, the common house fly accounts for more than 90 percent of the fly population. Although most regard them as harmless ... Read More
Debug the Myths Celebrates National Golf Day with Jim Ferrin
Golf is a huge part of American culture. Whether you play golf professionally, recreationally, or to close business deals outside the office, it is a part of many of our lives, and even helps our economy grow. Today we celebrate National Golf Day, but for ... Read More
5 Bed Bug Myths Demystified
In recent years, bed bugs have become a major problem in the U.S. Although they’ve lived with humans since ancient times, bed bugs were largely unheard of in the U.S. after World War II, thanks to pesticide use. Here are five of the most common ... Read More
Keeping IPM Tools Available
Written by: Bobby Kossowicz, mother of two, Branchburg, New Jersey Having spent 15 years in the pest control industry I am a bit more on guard when it comes to pests than your average mom. I have talked to moms devastated by Lyme disease and homeowners ... Read More
Happy ‘Don’t-Spread-A-Pest’ Week!
If you’re like most people, you’re probably unaware that this week is National Invasive Species Awareness Week (March 3-8). It’s a time when industry professionals and government officials gather to form strategies for preventing and reducing invasive species threats to our health, economy, environment and ... Read More
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