What's Happening in February at the Lake of the Ozarks?

If you're starting to feel the winter blues and looking forward to warmer weather, we know how you feel. Fortunately, no matter what season it is, there are always many fun events around the Lake of the Ozarks. Your Lake of the Ozarks pest control company has information on some of the great events taking place around the Lake this February!

Live Music Weekends at Lodge of Four Seasons
Feb 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25
Lodge of Four Seasons
315 Four Seasons Dr.
Lake Ozark, MO
Hours of Operation: 6:30-9:30PM

Join the Lodge of Four Seasons each Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening in HK's Restaurant & Bar for Chef Gary's latest menu specials and live music from local artists. HK's Bar opens at 3:00pm and dinner is served 4:00pm - 9:00pm on Thursday and 4:00pm - 10:00pm on Friday and Saturday. Music plays 6:30pm - 9:30pm.

Valentines Day Dinner Date Night
Feb 14
Inn at Grand Glaize
5142 Osage Beach Pkwy
Osage Beach, MO
Hours of Operation: 6-10PM

It's never too early to make your Valentine's plans! Join the Inn at Grand Glaize on Tuesday, February 14th for a special Valentine's Dinner. Meal includes your choice of Chicken Cordon Bleu, Tenderloin, or Prime Rib plus so much more! Only $50 per person and all ladies will receive a complimentary Red Rose. Want to stay the night? Then take advantage of our Sweetheart special. Only $195 includes a Lakeview room and dinner for two. Call us at 573-348-4731 to make your reservation now.

Home, Business, and Lake Living Expo
Feb 17-18
The Regalia Hotel & Conference Center
250 Racquet Club Drive
Lake Ozark, MO
Hours of Operation: Friday - 3-7PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM

The Home, Business and Lake Living EXPO, was developed by the Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce, to showcase local businesses and services for Lake Area residents. For more information contact the Camdenton Area Chamber by e-mail at info@camdentonchamber.com or call 1-800-769-1004 or Fax 573-346-2227

The Lake Wedding Expo
Feb 19
The Encore Lakeside Grill & Sky Bar
3076 Bagnell Dam Boulevard
Lake Ozark, Missouri
Hours of Operation: 12PM

The Lake Of The Ozarks has exploded into being the Midwest’s Premier Wedding destination, so plan on attending on February 19th to FIND OUT WHY!!

Come peruse the best the Lake Of The Ozarks has to offer! With thousands of $$ in prizes and in-show only offers, and an on-going rotation of live wedding education seminars from regional experts and vendors, this is the wedding show you won’t want to miss.

Prepare to be dazzled and adorned with a plethora of prizes, free samples, and great wedding insight as you visit with our fine group of wedding professionals and venue representatives. We are here to make sure your wedding dreams come true!

Be sure to pre-register online to get an extra entry into the giveaways!

Lake of the Ozarks Mardi-Gras Pub Crawl
Feb 24-26
Visit: www.lakepubcrawl.com

Buses are back for the 2023 LOZ Mardi Gras Pub Crawl! The crawl itself lasts all weekend long, Feb. 24-26, but buses will be running on Saturday night only, from 4 pm-midnight. Venue updates coming soon! Learn more at LakePubCrawl.com.

VHS Project Graduation Bowling Tournament
Feb 26
Westside Lanes
107 Hwy O
Laurie, MO
Hours of Operation: 2-4PM or 4-6PM
Join Westside Lanes for the first VHS Project Graduation Bowling Tournament! Teams are $10 per person or $50 for 6 players. 12 lanes available. Times are either 2-4 or 4-6, first come first serve. Shoe rental included! Prizes, Fun and Memories to be had! See you there! Lane Sponsors Available! Contact shannarobert@yahoo.com or 573-789-5958 (call or text) for registration. All ages welcome!

Your Lake Of The Ozarks Pest Control Company 

For all the events that are happening around our community, your Lake of the Ozarks pest control company will help keep you updated and informed. The winter weather may be sticking around for a while longer. Just because it’s cold, doesn’t mean pests stop trying to enter your home. To keep your home pest free all year long, give A B Pest Control & Insulation a call.

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Benefits of Pesticide Infused Insulation

A B Pest Control & Insulation knows that ensuring that your home is properly insulated can help reduce energy costs and give you peace of mind! Your pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks can also insulate your home with insulation that provides pest control as well. This week, we want to share with you the benefits of pesticide infused insulation and how it can help keep your home effectively sealed and pest free.

Benefits of Pesticide Infused Insulation
Pesticide infused insulation from A B Pest Control will not only reduce your energy costs, but it also kills insects that hide in unreachable parts of your home! It provides effective long lasting control against cockroaches, termites and other pests, while preventing insect infestation in areas where it is applied (walls, attics and under floors). The entire list of insects that pesticide infused insulation kills upon contact or ingestion are listed below:

• Drywood Termites
• Centipedes
• Silverfish
• Millipedes
• Ants
• Sowbugs
• Subterranean Termites
• Booklice
• Cockroaches
• Grain Weevils
• Crickets
• Earwigs

Built In Pest Control
Pesticide infused insulation never stops working. Pesticide infused insulation prevents insect infestation for the life of your home, killing insects on contact, or when the insect ingests minute amounts of the insulation. Yet, the active ingredients are safe to humans and pets. There are no irritating side effects related to the installation or inhalation of pesticide infused insulation. Odorless Insulation works behind the walls and in the attics where pests live and breed. Plus, pesticide infused insulation has superior energy saving, fire protection, and sound absorbing qualities.

Superior Energy Saving
Using pesticide infused insulation in a home will result in lower energy bills. This insulation seals air leaks to create a more controlled environment within the home. The insulation reduces the amount of heat that transfers through the wall and attic. Pesticide infused insulation is denser than traditional insulation so air does not move through it as well.

Sound Absorption
Experienced builders use pesticide infused insulation in walls and ceilings because of its excellent sound reduction qualities. Since it's a denser insulation, it works great as a barrier for both room to room and outside noise, making it a great choice for new and existing construction.

Fire Protection
Traditional insulation can melt and create a chimney-like effect within the wall. Properly installed, pesticide infused insulation is so dense that it slows the spread of fire by blocking flames and hot gasses and restricts the availability of oxygen in insulated walls and ceilings, ultimately limiting the spread of fire.

Keep Your Home Sealed and Bug-Free with A B Pest Control & Insulation
Make sure your home is protected from the cold winter air and pests with A B Pest Control & Insulation's pesticide infused insulation! Visit our website at www.ABPest.net or call 573-964-1100 to request a FREE quote on your insulation needs. No job is too big or small, we insulate commercial or residential, new or existing. Our insulation team has many years of experience in the insulation business, so you can trust that we'll get the job done right.

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What Pests Are Hanging Out In Your Firewood?

Due to the colder temperatures, many people are using their fireplaces to help keep their homes warm and cozy. While having a fire in the fireplace can help save you money, you need to be aware of the firewood you are bringing into your home. A B Pest Control & Insulation knows that your firewood might be home to many different insects.

When firewood is outside, it offers insects shelter, food, and water, essentially everything they need to brave the cold winter. If there are pests in that firewood, you are carrying them right into your home when you bring the firewood in. Your Lake of the Ozark’s pest control company is sharing with you some common firewood pests you might inadvertently be inviting into your home.

Termites
Wood stacked on the ground can become infested with termites. Their presence is not usually noticed until the wood is moved during the summer or fall. Infested wood may have mud tunnels on the outside, or tunnels may be noticed if the wood is split. Termites may appear dormant during the winter months in these areas. Fire wood should not be treated with insecticides. Termites accidentally brought indoors with firewood will not infest structural wood. Their presence in firewood, piled close to the home, may warrant a home inspection for termites, however.

Bark Beetles

While these pests typically aren't a concern for indoor structures, bark beetles are a large group of small beetles that may occasionally be found infesting firewood. Most are less than 1/8 inch in length and are brownish or black. These beetles and their larvae tunnel and make extensive galleries just under the bark of dead and dying trees. 

Carpenter Ants
Firewood stacked on the ground for a long period of time or not allowed to dry out sufficiently can be subject to attack by carpenter ants. These large black or reddish ants may be up to 3/8 inch long. Bringing carpenter ant infested wood into the home generally will not spread the infestation inside the home. Only wood that is higher than normal in moisture content is susceptible to carpenter ant damage.

Spiders

While most spiders aren’t the worst house guests to have since they are great natural pest control, the black widow and brown recluse are most certainly not any guests you want hanging around! The brown recluse spider typically does not bite humans unless threatened. These spiders can produce painful bites and cause open sores. These spiders love to build their webs in warm, dry, and dark environments, such as piles of firewood. Similarly, black widow spiders do not seek out humans to bite; however, when they do bite, it can be extremely painful, especially for children and the elderly. These spiders spin their webs close to the ground and are most often found in woodpiles and quiet, undisturbed areas.

A B Pest Control & Insulation Can Help 

One thing to remember if you store your wood close to your home for convenience purposes, if you forget to move it away from your home come spring time, you could be creating a haven for all mentioned pests to easily make your home theirs. To be safe, store your wood away from your home's foundation to prevent pests from entering your home throughout the winter and spring months.

If you find any evidence of these pests in your firewood or even in or around your house, give A B Pest Control & Insulation a call. While using the fireplace during the winter months is a great option for many people, your Lake of the Ozarks pest control company wants to remind you that it’s important to properly store your firewood and check it before you bring it into your house. To keep your home pest free this winter, and all year long, give us a call!

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Check Out the 24th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Eagle Days!

It's a new year and we're excited to see what 2023 has to offer! With these colder days ahead, you may be planning to spend time indoors rather than venturing out. But if you're itching to get out and about, we encourage you to check out one of the coolest events around! Your Lake of the Ozarks pest control company has information on one of the most popular events around the Lake this time of year: Lake of the Ozarks Eagle Days!

Lake of the Ozarks Eagle Days presented by Ameren Missouri

Saturday, January 7, 2023

Get out your coats, hats and gloves for one of the most popular winter events at the Lake of the Ozarks.  Ameren Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks Eagle Days will return for its 24th year at the Lake on Saturday, January 7, 2023. The first live eagle program held in 1999 attracted 651 participants. Today approximately 1,500 - 2,000 people attend each day of the event.

Venues and Activities

Saturday, January 7th, 2023 (9:00 am - 4:30 pm)

The Encore Lakeside Grill & Sky Bar

Dickerson Park Zoo presents two shows (Rotating Hourly)

Bald Eagle: 9:30AM; 11:30AM; 1:30PM; 3:30PM

Hawk Talk: 10:30AM; 12:30PM; 2:30PM

Coloring & Photo Contest

Vendor Booths and activities

Osage National Golf Resort

Live Eagle Programs presented by World Bird Sanctuary

9AM; 10AM; 11AM; 12PM; 1PM; 2PM; 3PM

Bagnell Dam River Access

Scopes for viewing eagles in the wild

Free hot chocolate and burn barrels

Other activities to be announced

Willmore Lodge

Scopes for viewing eagles in the wild

Other activities to be announced

In addition to the many migrating bald eagles we see in our area during the winter months, there are several mated pairs and juveniles that reside here year round.

BRING BINOCULARS!!

Your Lake Of The Ozarks Pest Control Company 
We hope you get a chance to attend this special event and experience the beauty and wonder of the eagles living around the lake area. For all the events that are happening around our community, your Lake of the Ozarks pest control company will help keep you updated and informed.

The winter weather will be sticking around for a while longer. Just because it’s cold, doesn’t mean pests stop trying to enter your home. To keep your home pest free all year long, give A B Pest Control & Insulation a call.

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Celebrate New Year's Eve at the Lake of the Ozarks!

Christmas has come and gone and we're looking forward to a new year! You've already begun planning out your New Years' resolutions and picked out a show-stopping outfit for the night out... But where are you going to go? Your Lake of the Ozarks pest control company has compiled a list of New Year's Eve events taking place at the Lake of the Ozarks that you don't want to miss! Check them out.

New Year's Eve at Lodge of Four Seasons

Dec 31, 2022

Lodge of Four Seasons

315 Four Seasons Dr.

Lake Ozark, MO

Join the Lodge for Dinner in HK's Restaurant & Bar featuring Executive Chef Gary Leap's Celebration Menu. Dinner is served 4:00pm - 10:00pm with the after party in our Thirst Lounge from 10:00pm - 1:00am.

New Years Eve Dinner at Seven Springs Winery

Dec 31, 2022

Seven Springs Winery

846 Winery Hills Estate

Linn Creek, MO

Come out to Seven Springs Winery and Uncork 2023 with steak, lobster, and wine! We will be serving dinner from 5-8pm. Reservations are required.

Menu: Caesar Salad, 10 oz. Aged KC Strip and Lobster Tail with Grilled Asparagus, Red Mashed Potatoes and a Dinner Roll, Turtle Cheesecakse for dessert along with a glass of sparkling wine.

Starla and Scott will play your favorites from 6pm-10pm with room for dancing.

$79/person

New Year's Eve with Madd Hoss Jackson

Dec 31, 2022

The Encore Lakeside Grill & Skybar

3076 Bagnell Dam Blvd

Lake Ozark, MO

A night of dinner dancing and fun. Upstairs will be Marcus Word & Friend playing delightful sounds while you enjoy a four-course meal. Downstairs get the party started with Madd Hoss Jackson enjoy drinks and a light appetizer buffet.

Party Like a Pirate New Year's Eve Bash

Dec 31, 2022

Margaritaville Lake Resort

494 Tan Tar A Drive

Osage Beach, MO

Dance the night away with continuous music by Butch Wax and the Hollywoods, an 8-piece band that will bring their good times and great oldies dance music and The Cherry Pistols, a delicious mix of rock, pop and soul.

Our paradise ballroom package includes: one night accommodations, ballroom package for 2 people, open bar from 7pm - 1am, dinner buffet and midnight champagne toast. Must be 21 years of age to attend the event. You may dress to impress or come in your best pirate attire. A costume contest will take place and the winner will receive a gift certificate for a future stay. No jeans, hats, t-shirts, etc please.

$399 per couple, excluding taxes and fees

Happy New Year from A B Pest Control & Insulation
Happy New Year from your Lake of the Ozarks pest control company. We wish you all the best in 2023! For more events and festivities, visit www.FunLake.com. If you are needing to protect your home from pests in the new year, call A B Pest Control & Insulation at 573-964-1100. From keeping your home warm all season long to protecting your home from pests, A B Pest Control & Insulation can take care of it all.

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5 Santa-Worthy Christmas Cookie Recipes

'Tis the season for holiday spirit, spending time with family and friends, giving, and indulging in delicious treats! That's one of the best things about the holidays - all the delightful snacks and meals you don't typically get throughout the year. And with us being just days away from Christmas, we at A B Pest Control & Insulation want to share with you 5 Santa-worthy Christmas cookie recipes that are sure to get you on the nice list!

1. Gingerbread Man Cookies

You simply can't go wrong with this classic! They're the perfect make-ahead cookies that'll be a hit at any holiday event.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup molasses
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tablespoons water
2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
Frosting of choice

Directions:
Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses, egg and water. In another bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients minus frosting; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; cover. Refrigerate until easy to handle, about 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 4-in. gingerbread man cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets.
Bake until edges are firm, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Frost as desired.

2. Perfect Sugar Cookies

It doesn't get much more festive than this!

Ingredients:

FOR THE COOKIE DOUGH

3 c. all-purpose flour, plus more for surface

1 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened

1 c. granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

1 tbsp. milk

FOR THE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened

5 c. powdered sugar

1/4 c. heavy cream

1/2 tsp. pure almond extract

1/4 tsp. kosher salt

Food coloring 

Directions:

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside.

In another large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy and pale in color. Add egg, milk, and vanilla and beat until combined, then add flour mixture gradually until totally combined.

Shape into a disk and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour.

When ready to roll, preheat oven to 350º and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll out dough until 1/8” thick. Cut out shapes and transfer to prepared baking sheets. Freeze 10 minutes (so your shapes hold while baking!).

Meanwhile, make frosting: In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and beat until no lumps remain. Add cream, almond extract, and salt and beat until combined.

Bake cookies until edges are lightly golden, 8 to 10 minutes. 

Let cool, then frost and decorate as desired.

3. Christmas Pinwheel Cookies

These taste just as good as they look.

Ingredients:

2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened

1 c. granulated sugar

1 large egg

3/4 tsp. almond extract

Red food coloring

Sprinkles

Directions:

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl using a hand mixer (or in the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment), beat butter and sugar together. Add egg and beat until incorporated, then add extract. Add dry ingredients and beat until just combined. 

Divide dough in half, keeping one half in mixing bowl. Add red food coloring and mix until desired color is reached. Shape each dough into a square that is roughly ½” thick. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. 

Place red dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll into a rectangle that’s about 1/4" thick. Repeat with white dough. Take top sheet of parchment paper off of each dough. Place red dough on top of white dough, dough sides facing each other. Gently press on top of dough to help seal together. 

Remove top parchment paper and trim sides to match up evenly. Starting on a long side, use the bottom parchment paper to help roll dough tightly in to a log. Roll log on the counter a few times to help seal the edge. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour and up to overnight. 

Preheat oven to 350°. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Place sprinkles on a medium plate. Using a sharp knife, slice cookies 1/2” thick and roll edges in sprinkles. Place on baking sheets 2” apart. 

Bake until edges are set and just starting to turn golden, 10 minutes.

4. Santa's Trash Cookies

Even Santa has a naughty side, and these delicious cookies will have him begging for more!

Ingredients:

1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened

1/2 c. granulated sugar

1/2 c. packed brown sugar

1 large egg

2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. kosher salt

3/4 c. crushed potato chips

3/4 c. crushed pretzels

1 1/4 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 c. red and green sprinkles

Flaky sea salt, for garnish

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350º and line two baking sheets with parchment. In a large bowl using a hand mixer, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla until combined.

In another large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until combined. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until just combined.

Gently fold in most of the potato chips, pretzels, chocolate chips, and sprinkles (reserve some for pressing on tops of cookies).

Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop balls of dough (about 2 tablespoons each) onto prepared baking sheets. Press down lightly on each cookie to flatten, then press remaining potato chips, pretzels, chocolate chips, and sprinkles on top. Sprinkle with flaky salt.

Bake until edges are just starting to get golden, 14 minutes.

Remove from oven and let cool 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely.

5. Peppermint Patty-Stuffed Chocolate Cookies

Everyone will love the surprise hidden inside this stuffed cookie.

Ingredients:

1 box chocolate cake mix

1 tsp. baking powder

2 large eggs

1/2 c. canola oil

14 York Peppermint Patty Minis

Sprinkles, for decorating

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350° and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together cake mix and baking powder; in another bowl, whisk together eggs and oil. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until fully combined.

Using your hands, form small balls of dough. Flatten a ball, then place a Peppermint Patty in the center and fold dough over to completely cover. Transfer to baking sheet and repeat with remaining dough (you should have enough for about 14 cookies).

Top with sprinkles and bake until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool slightly on baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to let cool completely.

Happy Holidays from A B Pest Control & Insulation!
We're certain that these 5 irresistible treats will make you the host with the most and the favorite at any gathering and get you on Santa's nice list! Be sure if you make any of these, to bring us by some to sample! 😉

If you are needing to protect your home from pests this holiday season, call A B Pest Control & Insulation at 573-964-1100. From keeping your home warm all season long to protecting your home from pests, A B Pest Control & Insulation can take care of it all.

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