GREENHOUSE PEST MANAGEMENT

Picnic vs. Flies

petelaquaglia — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:13:39 +0000

What insect is nastier than a cockroach? You ready? It’s the common housefly, you know the one you see resting on that hamburger patty at a picnic. Some of us don’t think twice about the brief encounter between the fly and burger, so they continue to dress it up their burger with cheese, tomatoes and [...]

Unknown Facts: Termites

petelaquaglia — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:52:35 +0000

Nature has a place and purpose for termites, your dwelling here in Atlanta is just not that place for them. A termite’s purpose in our beautiful eco system is to help the process of natural deterioration, allowing a rebirth of new growth to occur. They are one of the most important part of our renewing [...]

Atlanta Ant Control

petelaquaglia — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 01:28:14 +0000

Some homes owners associate springtime with the rebirth, renewal and regrowth of a colorful season. Then the other homeowner’s associate springtime with the rebirth, renewal and regrowth of ant issues from years past. Trying to discourage ants from entering your kitchen is tremendously frustrating. It does not matter how spotless your kitchen surfaces are. It [...]

Brown Eggs & Roaches

petelaquaglia — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:36:14 +0000

Roaches are here. Roaches are there. Roaches are everywhere. Roaches are high. Roaches are low.

Whats your potential?

petelaquaglia — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:41:44 +0000

A flea can jump about 150 to 200 times its height. Now there is a saying or rumor about a flea and its jumping abilities. There is a saying that if you put a glass over the flea and allow the flea to try and jump out and escape it would hit it’s head. WHACK! Over [...]

Pest Control in the Winter? 6 Reasons Why.

petelaquaglia — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:34:25 +0000

The question is often asked, why is it important to perform pest control services during winter months when the pests seem to have died off? The keyword in that phrase is “seem,” because your home is still in danger of being invaded by unwanted pests even during the coldest months of the year.

Episode 3: TERRO Liquid Ant Baits

petelaquaglia — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:40:20 +0000

The Best of the Pest Product Review Episode 3: TERRO Liquid Ant Baits Cost $5.67 When we get a pine straw delivered to our home, the first thing I do, is look for nesting ants and treat. If I want to review a product to is fullest capability, well the I have to invite the ants into my [...]

Episode 2: EcoSMART Wasp & Hornet Killer

petelaquaglia — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:26:16 +0000

The Best of the Pest Product Reviews Episode 2: EcoSMART Wasp & Hornet Killer Cost $8.67 I am a fan of this product, it kills hornets and it kills them fast. Any product that kills wasps and hornets is a great. I had the opportunity to treat a bald face hornets nest hanging in a tree with [...]

The Best of the Pest Product Reviews

petelaquaglia — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:19:38 +0000

My job is to educate my staff and our consumers. The pest control field changes every season; from new products, banned products, new research studies and new species invading our homes. It is difficult to talk about consumer products if I have never used them. So I will use and test any consumer products in the stores and hope that my professional advice will help the success of making your home pest free.

Green Pest Control Atlanta?

petelaquaglia — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:37:24 +0000

Does natural pesticides work better than chemicals? Through my business venture I have fine tuned my answer to “Yes it is.” Seems very vague and it is. Whether we use a natural alternatives or chemicals on an insect, it will meet its maker. They both serve the same purpose, it kills bugs. How can I make natural products [...]