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Pest Control for Your Home, Business, or Multi-Tenant Complex

Pests will always find a way into our homes and offices, but we don’t have to control the problem by introducing more chemicals into our personal spaces. Our company is proud to offer pest-eliminating products as an alternative to traditional spray chemicals. Common pests like ants, cockroaches, bed bugs, crickets, etc., can be treated without harsh chemicals. Synergistic blends of plant essential oils are highly effective against a broad spectrum of insects. With no known pest resistance to our active botanical ingredients, we provide for a quick knockdown and control of insect pests. We target the octopamine neurotransmitter receptor found only in insects. It regulates insects’ heart rate, movement, behavior, and metabolism, breaking down their central nervous system. Because mammals, birds, and fish do not have receptors for octopamine, our botanical oils don’t have any adverse effects on them.

Rats and mice have adapted to live in close association with man, where they damage structures, chew wiring, eat and urinate on human and animal food, and carry many diseases. While these rodents are present around our homes throughout the year, they often become a problem in the fall and winter when they enter homes seeking warmth. Rats and mice have no respect for an economic level or status. Our area’s two most common rodents are the Norway rat and the house mouse. Both rodents are good jumpers, climbers, swimmers, and gnawers, enabling them better access to your home. They rely predominantly on smell, taste, touch, and hearing instead of vision. Rodents memorize specific pathways and use the same routes consistently. They are omnivorous, eating nearly any type of food, including dead and dying members of their species. A successful rodent control program requires the following:

•A thorough inspection and proper ID of rodent species.
•Harborage reduction and rodent-proofing structures.
•Baiting and trapping.
•Monitoring and maintenance baiting.

Our rodent control inspectors specialize in finding rodent entry points and customizing a strategy to get rid of rats & mice and keeping them away.

We can also help in these areas:

•Carpenter Ants – We know carpenter ants are one of the biggest problems for residents. We have over 30 years of experience using effective ant control techniques. Our methods are fast, effective, and safe for children and pets.
•Bed Bug Treatment – There has been a considerable resurgence of bed bug activity in the past few years. However, dealing with bed bugs is not new to us. We have been treating homes with these pests since 1969. Our bed bug treatment is thorough, effective & safe.
•Wildlife Control – Our wildlife control professionals are fully licensed and trained and can handle all types of nuisance wildlife issues. Whether there is a raccoon you need to be trapped or a squirrel in your attic, we can take it. Birds nesting in your eves? We are bird control experts. Call today for a free estimate.
•Wasp Removal – When summer is here, so are all the wasps, hornets, and bees. Try our bee & wasp prevention spray and wasp removal service.
•Residential Pest Control – Our area has an abundance of household pests that can quickly become a nuisance. We specialize in keeping homes and residences pest free without being invasive. That means we use safe treatments for your pets and children and coordinate our service around your busy schedule.

Orthodontic Treatment – Do You Need Braces

Making the decision to seek out orthodontic treatment is not easy. There are many factors you have to consider before taking the leap. You’ll probably take into account the cost of orthodontic treatment since insurance companies don’t frequently cover adult treatment. If that’s a roadblock, you should take to an actual orthodontist before giving up. Many offer payment plans and discounts to cash payers. The necessity of the treatment is also something you’re likely to think about. Has your dentist suggested meeting with an orthodontist because overcrowding is leading to other issues? Or is this merely a cosmetic concern? Finally, you’ll need to consider the length of time you’ll have to treat and whether or not you’re comfortable with that. You should know, however, that orthodontics has come a long way, and there are even devices that can help speed up how long it takes to straighten your teeth.

After you’ve carefully considered everything and you decide that do in fact want to get treatment, the real work begins. Finding an orthodontist is extremely easy, you’ve got plenty of options. Finding the best orthodontist though is a bit more difficult. You’ll have to take your time and consider your options carefully, and in the end, it should work out just fine. If you aren’t really sure where to start this search, we can help. In fact, the rest of this article is dedicated to providing some tips for finding the best orthodontist around.

Talk to Friends and Family – There’s nobody I trust more than my close friends and my family. I look to them for suggestions on just about everything. So talk to the people you know around and see how they can help. Perhaps you didn’t even realize someone close to you was treating you with a discreet option like Invisalign or lingual braces. Chances are good that at least ONE person you know has had a great experience with a local orthodontist. See what you can dig up by asking around town.

Ask Your Dentist for a Recommendation – Who would know better about the local orthodontists than a local dentist? The orthodontic treatment goes best with the oversight of a dentist to make sure cavities and other problems don’t develop. If your dentist and orthodontist are working closely and communicating frequently, this is good for you. You’ll still want to maintain regular cleanings during treatment, too.

Check Out Their Services – You might have to call and ask for materials or you could just check their website for this information. Most quality orthodontists are going to be featured online, and they’ll have descriptions of all their services. Look for options, things that go beyond braces. Invisalign, Lingual Braces, Clear Braces, and accelerated treatment are all things I stay on the lookout for. The bottom line is, the more options available the more effective treatment can be.

Head to the Internet – You know what you can find with a quick google search, it’s actually quite amazing. In just a few seconds you have access to tons of reviews and other information. Read around the reviews for different, highly-rated orthodontists in and see what you can find. Look for particular examples of great service. Remember to weigh the review score against the number of reviews. It’s easy for someone with 5 reviews to have a 5 overall score – and for all you know the reviews are fake. Trust someone who has a long history and a deeper pool of reviews.

Visit the Office – An orthodontist’s office should be clean and clinical, but still remain inviting. You don’t want to treat someone that feels like the inside of a prison. Before signing on with an orthodontist, tour his or her office. Take note of all the equipment around, and interact with the staff as much as possible (but don’t get in their way!). If people are rude or unfriendly, that’s definitely a warning sign. The same can be said for outdated or shoddy-looking equipment.

Interview the Orthodontist- This is the best way to get a feel for someone, just go talk to them. Most orthodontists are more than happy to talk things over with and explain their method of treatment. This would be a great time to ask about education and experience and to figure out any additional services they might offer. All-in-all you want to make sure you get along with your doctor so that treatment goes smoothly.
Hopefully, these tips will set you on the right path to finding the best orthodontist around. Good luck!

In many ways, buying an RV feels like you will be traveling in a hotel. After all, your bed is waiting for you in the RV, you have a bathroom, a kitchen, and plenty of room to put your stuff. In a nice RV, you might even have a full-size couch and a TV. Even with all of those amenities, it is important that you don’t forget about the basic camping gear that applies to any kind of trip into nature.

It’s All About Being Outside

There is something of a paradox when it comes to RV ownership. You spend tens of thousands of dollars on a
beautiful new RV, only to take it to places where you want to spend more of your time outside. The beautiful destinations that are available to RV travelers include lakes, rivers, mountains, forests, and more. These are not places that you want to visit only to sit inside and look out the window. The whole point is to get out and enjoy these settings, so you need to be prepared for a traditional camping trip even though you will be sleeping within the walls of your trailer or Motorhome.

The Basics

If you were a tent camper at one point, you probably already own most of what you will need to set up camp outside of your RV. Among the basic items to include when packing are as follows –

Tarps
Outdoor table cloth
Camping chairs
Cooler
Flashlights or a lantern
Fire building materials

With the items on the list above, you should be able to put together a comfortable outdoor area to spend time with your family and friends. You can think of this area as an extension of your RV – you want to make it comfortable and relaxing in order to spend as much time outside during the trip as possible. However, unlike a tent camper, you can always retreat to the controlled environment of your RV if the weather takes a turn for the worse.

Don’t Bring Too Much

It is a fine line between not bringing enough traditional camping gear on your RV trips and wasting space by bringing too much. Carefully think about how many people are coming on the trip and what you will want to be able to do while you are outside. You don’t want to waste valuable space in the RV as you are packing, so it may take a little practice to strike the perfect balance on this point.

One final piece to this puzzle is the specific destination that you have in mind. For example, some locations allow campfires while others don’t – are you going to be able to burn where you are staying? If not, there is no point in taking your campfire equipment. Pack smart by tailoring your items to the destination you will be visiting and you can save space while still being able to enjoy everything about your trip.

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