Saturday, December 25, 2010

Grand Prairie Termite Control, Grand Prairie Termite Treatment


I know it's a little early to be talking about Termites but Spring is just around the corner. I've put a couple of things together to keep in mind if you think you have an issue.
  • Whatever you do, don't panic. While Termites can cause devastating damage if left unchecked, you're most likely looking at only cosmetic damage to your home. 
  • If you're having a swarm try and save a few in a jar for the inspector to look at. Do you know when you take your car to be repaired and all of a sudden that noise you were hearing is non-existent? The same thing happens to Pest Control Operators. Usually by the time someone gets to your home all the bugs have vanished. By saving a few swarmers you eliminate the possibility of a Termite Inspector diagnosing the wrong issue.
  • Call at least two different companies and make sure they agree on what the insect is. Unfortunately, this industry has a lot of people who prey on homeowners and are looking to make a fast buck. Don't ever feel like this is something that needs to be addressed immediately (see above) and can't wait for a second opinion. While it is important to treat the insects there is always enough time to get another opinion.
  • Last but not least, make sure you understand what your warranty covers. Some companies claim to cover New Termite Damage but only what is visible at the time of treatment. While that sounds good keep in mind that almost 95% of your home is enclosed with sheet rock, flooring, furniture, etc. This means that you will have a difficult time proving what is old damage compared to new damage.
If you would like more information about a specific insect or service please click the link below and you will be taken to the Assassin Exterminating & Pest Control website or you can call us directly at (817) 727-8149

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Grand Prairie Pest Control, Grand Prairie Exterminating Services


Assassin Exterminating & Pest Control provides Pest Control and Exterminating Services in Grand Prairie, Texas. Whether your looking for Squirrel Trapping, General Insect Control or Termite Control call the only Pest Control company in Grand Prairie who handles it all.

So, thank you for visiting our blog for Grand Prairie Pest Control and Grand Prairie Exterminating. If you would like more information about a specific animal or service please choose the appropriate link above and you will be taken to the Assassin Exterminating & Pest Control website or you can call us directly at (817) 727-8149

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Squirrel Trapping Grand Prairie, Squirrel Removal Grand Prairie, Texas


Do you have Squirrels in your attic keeping you up at night? How about a noise that you can't figure out where or what it is? Then give Grand Prairie based Assassin Exterminating & Pest Control a call. We can schedule an appointment, provide a quote and begin the Squirrel Trapping and Removal usually all in the same day.

Our Licensed and Insured Technicians have the training and experience to handle everything from as small as a Squirrel to as large as a Raccoon and you won't have to wait days for an appointment either. Every Pest Control Technician carries on his truck all that will be needed to perform your Squirrel Trapping and Removal Service. You won't have to wait anymore to re-schedule for another day.

Another benefit to using  Grand Prairie based Assassin Exterminating & Pest Control is that we do not employ salesmen. The Animal Trapper that comes to your home will be the same exact person the performs the Animal Trapping. This not only keeps costs down for you (no commission) but the Technician will be familiar with your situation and will be able to get right to work.

So, thank you for visiting our blog for Grand Prairie Squirrel Trapping and Grand Prairie Squirrel Removal. If you would like more information about a specific animal or service please choose the appropriate link above and you will be taken to the Assassin Exterminating & Pest Control website or you can call us directly at (817) 727-8149

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Grand Prairie Discount Pest Control, Pest Control Discounts Grand Prairie, Discount Exterminator


We currently offer 3 different discounts and multiple offers for Pest Control in the Grand Prairie Texas Area. If your looking for Pest Control or Exterminating in Grand Prairie check out the links below because there's something for everyone.



Specific Insect Discounts and Coupons

General Discounts and Coupons 



Thank you for visiting our blog for Grand Prairie Pest Control and Grand Prairie Exterminating. If you would like more information about a specific pest or service please choose the appropriate link below and you will be taken to the Assassin Exterminating & Pest Control website or you can call us directly at (817) 727-8149

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Grand Prairie Rodent Control, Grand Prairie Rat Elimination, Grand Prairie Mouse Exterminator


Thank you for the visiting the Assassin Exterminating & Pest Control Blog about our Rodent Control and Rodent Exterminating Services in the Grand Prairie Texas area. If you would like more information about a specific pest or service please choose the appropriate link below and you will be taken to the Assassin Exterminating & Pest Control web site or you can call us directly at: (817) 727-8149

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Grand Prairie Green EcoSmart Pest Control, Grand Prairie Environmentally Friendly Pest Control


Effective green pest control embraces Integrated Pest Management (IPM), an approach that is more sophisticated and scientific than that of traditional exterminators. At the core of IPM is pest prevention, client education and regular inspections. By identifying and eliminating conducive conditions which can attract pests before they arrive, you truly are getting the most natural pest control available!

If pest activity is already present, Assassin Exterminating's knowledgeable and friendly technicians will tailor a pest removal plan to suit your needs. Methods, products and frequency of programs all depend on factors such as the pest type, degree of infestation and surrounding environment. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to smarter, more responsible pest control. If it’s too good to be true, it probably is.

An Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach also requires careful selection of pest control products when their use is necessary. Whereas traditional exterminators often apply cheap, highly-toxic pesticides in abundance, we opt to select the best reduced toxicity or non-toxic products available on the market for effective pest elimination. While our carefully selected product line includes some organic and natural-based pest control products, we also utilize a variety of cutting edge, target-specific products that are scientifically engineered to be more effective, biodegradable and, in some cases, even less toxic than their natural counterparts. In addition, our application methods target pest areas such as feeding and nesting areas, as well as entry points. This crack-and-crevice approach eliminates the need for broadcast application, in turn reducing the amount of product used and your exposure to it.

There are even more ways to reduce your exposure to pest control products. In addition to correcting conducive conditions, mechanical or pesticide-free items such as traps and general pest-proofing materials (screens, caulking, door sweeps) can also be very effective when used on conjunction with other preventative pest control measures.

Be sure to thoroughly investigate companies whose advertising offers completely non-toxic, natural, organic, safe, Eco-friendly, or chemical-free pest control (remember, even water is a chemical). Either they will try the ‘greenest’ pest control methods before following up with more traditional products, they haven’t been in business for very long (nor will be), or unfortunately, aren’t being as transparent with their customers as they should be. It is our goal as industry leaders to maintain the integrity of more sustainable pest control and we encourage you to do research.

Schools, daycare facilities, hospitals, restaurants, government agencies and more are all moving toward a smarter, more responsible approach to pest control by implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies and programs. We are proud to be a part of this revolution in pest control and look forward to providing you with the highest level of service quality and care.

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Grand Prairie Crazy Ant Identification and Control



Thank you for visiting our site for Grand Prairie Crazy Ant Control and Grand Prairie Crazy Ant Elimination. If you would like more information about a specific Ant or service please choose the appropriate link below and you will be taken to the Assassin Exterminating & Pest Control website or you can call us directly at (817) 727-8149

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Grand Prairie Bed Bug Control, Grand Prairie Bed Bug Treatment, Grand Prairie Bed Bug Exterminating


Bedbugs are gifted hitchhikers. They don’t hop or fly but they sure can crawl, especially when motivated by the promise of a good hiding place, such as your checked baggage. While your bag is in the plane’s cargo hold bedbugs “may have hitchhiked on someone else's luggage on the plane and transferred to yours,” suggests Brian DiCicco, CEO of Pest Management Inc.

Bedbugs love upholstery, too, so they might also be lingering in the taxi or rental car you used to reach your hotel. Ah, yes, your hotel. Lest you think bedbugs only linger in fleabags – with all due respect to fleas – the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) points out that a “bedbug infestation is not a sign of unclean or unsanitary conditions. Bedbugs don't discriminate and have been found in world class hotels and budget properties alike.”

But after all this effort to stow away and hide out, what is it that bedbugs really want? You. “Bedbugs use exhaled carbon dioxide and body heat to locate a potential blood meal,” says Mike Deutsch, an entomologist with the Arrow Exterminating Company, adding that “when hungry, bedbugs will travel 30-40 feet to and from their hiding places and their sleeping hosts when seeking a meal.” The critters may already be waiting in their favorite places – the headboard, mattress and box spring, or the bedding itself – but bedbugs also may be hiding “anywhere in a room,” suggests Deutsch. “We have found bedbugs inside laptop computers, cell phones, clock radios, TVs, and other electronic devices. We have also found [them] in book bindings and even inside newspapers that are delivered to your room.”

If they don’t join you in your destination, bedbugs also have the potential to hook up with you on the plane or cab ride home, of course. So what’s a traveler to do? There are several steps you can take to protect yourself and bite bedbugs before they bite you.

Know what you’re looking for

Bedbugs resemble other small insects, so if you’re trying to spot bedbugs or signs of them while inspecting your hotel room upon check-in, know that the bug looks “similar to a tick,” says Ashley M. Marratt, CEO of informational Web site The Bed Bug Answer. Further, “a bedbug “is a small rusty-red or mahogany colored, oval-shaped insect,” says entomologist Lynn Frank, technical director of the Suburban Exterminating Company and “signs of bedbugs can include adult insects, slightly smaller and lighter colored ‘nymphs’ which are young bed bugs that have not fed yet, and bed bug eggs which look like small grains of rice,” says entomologist S. John Barcay, a senior scientist at Ecolab, which has treated more than half a million hotel rooms for bedbugs since 2003.

Adds Barcay, “other signs of bedbugs on the mattress are small drops of blood in a row or black spots that look like mold -- this is actually digested blood from their previous meals.” To put a finer point on it, the spots are “bloody fecal matter,” Maratt says, “smaller than the size of poppy seeds.” The black spot will “stick to the surface. If it falls off, then it's not a bed bug spot. Take a wet towel and wipe the spot to see if it smears and if so, then it may be fecal matter.” DiCicco notes that maturing bedbugs “can sometimes leave behind exoskeleton pieces as well, which are translucent” that Marratt says are “the color of a popcorn kernel shell.”

Protect yourself in your hotel room

Even if your check-in inspection doesn’t turn up signs of bedbugs, you should still go into bedbug avoidance mode. Keep your suitcases and clothes off the bed and carpeting at all times, all sources urged. Place your bag on a luggage rack if one is provided and you might even take it a step further by moving the rack into the bathroom, as “bed bugs do not like tile or metal and are rarely found in these areas unless the infestation is extreme’ says Mike Canizales, co-founder of Sniff K9’s.

If your room didn’t come equipped with a luggage rack and you choose not to share a bathroom with your luggage, avoid unpacking as much as possible and put your used clothing “ in a plastic bag before packing back into your suitcase,” suggests  Michael Colongione, president and owner of GotchA! Bedbug Inspectors. “Take the items from the plastic bag directly to the washer when you return home.” Likewise, if you do any shopping on vacation, he says, bag your purchases and wash any new clothing once you’re home. Machine wash hot and, several sources suggest, use an extra hot and long dryer cycle for any garments you bring home from the trip -- bedbugs won’t survive heat above 113 degrees Fahrenheit, DiCicco says.

If you find bedbugs

Should you find bedbugs or signs of them in your hotel room upon check-in, notify management and ask to switch to a different room “with no history of bed bugs and that is not adjacent to, above, or below the infested room,” advises travel risk management firm iJET Intelligent Risk Systems, “ noting that a “bedbug infestation can be a limited, low-level problem -- for example, an infestation in just a single room -- and may not be enough to warrant changing hotels entirely.” However, if you discover bedbugs after you’ve already settled in or spent the night, DiCicco suggests you’re within your rights to ask management to “have your clothing dry cleaned and luggage steam cleaned,” he says, and then “inspect the next room before even starting to get settled.”

If you or any of your traveling companions think you’ve been bitten by a bedbug or have seen bedbug evidence in your room, “make a log of where and when you were bitten, together with photographs” says attorney Elena Rivkin Franz,” at which point you could of course ask for a different room or ask management “to pay for new lodging elsewhere,” Franz says.

If you get bit

Deutsch says that while the actual bite of a bedbug is painless, “most people report an intense itching at the site. Some people will have a reaction similar to a mosquito bite that will last a few days. Other people will have violent reactions resulting in large areas of raised and swollen skin at the site of the bite.” He adds that “since bedbugs have not been shown to transmit any diseases, the primary potential problem with a bedbug bite is a secondary infection caused by constant scratching.” Before using any ointments or medications for your itching, consult your doctor.

Prepare your bags for the trip home

Colongione says you can help dissuade bedbugs from coming home with you by spraying your “suitcase, hotel bed, or rental car with an EPA approved over-the-counter spray” that “kills the bedbugs and their eggs, which the human eye cannot see.” If you’re driving home, upon leaving your hotel, “immediately seal any luggage in large plastic bags -- such as lawn or leaf bags -- prior to loading your car,” iJET advises, and once you get home, DiCicco says, don’t bring your bags directly inside – while outside your house or apartment zap your luggage again with any spray product your bought or wipe your bags down with alcohol. You should also “inspect and vacuum your suitcases thoroughly before bringing them into the house, the NPMA says, and further, says iJET, “luggage can be sterilized using the steam function on many household irons.”

The one thing about bedbugs you absolutely did not want to know

If you are scouting for bedbugs at any point during your trip, you can rely on more than your eyesight to gather evidence. “Other signs of bedbugs may include a foul smell,” Marratt says. “The odor has been described a number of ways. Most say it resembles spoiled raw beef, a musty odor, or a sweet odor. After all, it is old blood you smell.”

Friday, November 19, 2010

How many cockroaches would you hold in your mouth... for charity?



Sean Murphy stuffs them in one by one as they hiss. The small barbs on the cockroaches' kicking legs cut his lip and the inside of his mouth, but he is doing this for a cause.
 
Murphy, a pet store employee, will attempt to set a Guinness World Record for holding Madagascar hissing cockroaches in his mouth for 10 seconds on Sunday.

The record attempt will be part of the Halloween Spectacular at Preuss Pets, where Murphy works, to raise money for the Harris Nature Center.

After seeing a video of the unofficial cockroach record holder, Murphy said he knew he could top it. That inspired his attempt last October, when he held 16 hissing cockroaches in his mouth for 10 seconds, but it was not verified as an official Guinness World Record because it did not meet several guidelines.

The official Guinness World Record for this feat is six cockroaches, and Sean hopes to officially double that by putting 12 of the insects in his mouth Sunday.

Earning a title is not his primary motivation though, he said.

"To raise money for the nature center is even better," Murphy said.

Money raised at the event will go toward building a new river outlook for educating classes at the Harris Nature Center.

"We knew we could turn it into something useful and helpful," said Rick Preuss, store manager of Preuss Pets.

The previous unofficial record was held by Travis Fessler, a 37-year-old member of the Pickled Brothers Sideshow, based in Kentucky, who fit nine of the hissing cockroaches into his mouth in October 2008. 

Fessler did the stunt to promote a haunted house that benefited a charity called "Shop with a Cop," he said.

"I acknowledge that it was something silly I did, but it was for a charity and to bring attention to the show," he said.

Source: USA Today

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Grand Prairie Squirrel Trapping, Grand Prairie Squirrel Removal, Grand Prairie Squirrel Trap Rental


Thank you for the visiting the Assassin Exterminating & Pest Control Blog about our Squirrel Trapping and Squirrel Removal services in the Grand Prairie Texas area. If you would like more information about a specific Animal Trapping service please choose the appropriate link below and you will be taken to the Assassin Exterminating & Pest Control web site or you can call us directly at: (817) 727-8149

If your seeing squirrels running around the roof line of your home or hearing chewing or gnawing in the attic there's a good chance that it's squirrels that have already entered your home. The good news is that you found the right place. We're able to safely and humanely perform Squirrel Trapping in the Grand Prairie area. We'll even professionally repair any damage that has been done to your home.


Our price for Grand Prairie Squirrel Trapping are flat rate meaning that you won't be hit with additional charges after the trapping is completed. The price we quote you will be the price you pay from beginning to end. That's the difference when you "Always Hire a Professional".

Friday, November 5, 2010

Grand Prairie Rodent Control, Grand Prairie Rat Control, Grand Prairie Rodent Elimination, Grand Prairie Mouse Elimination, Grand Prairie Mice Exterminator


Thank you for visiting our site for Grand Prairie Rodent Control and Grand Prairie Rodent Elimination. If you would like more information about a specific Rodent or service please choose the appropriate link below and you will be taken to the Assassin Exterminating & Pest Control website or you can call us directly at (817) 727-8149

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Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Grand Prairie Pest Control Services, Grand Prairie Residential Pest Control, Grand Prairie Exterminating, Grand Prairie Exterminator Service


Thank you for the visiting the Assassin Exterminating & Pest Control Blog about our services in the Grand Prairie Texas area. If you would like more information about a specific pest or service please choose the appropriate link below and you will be taken to the Assassin Exterminating & Pest Control web site or you can call us directly at: (817) 727-8149

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