The Start of Summer Fun at the Lake

The start of summer is here! While it’s not technically summer yet, Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial kick off to the busy summer season at the Lake. With all of the fun events we have coming up, A B Pest Control & Insulation understands that homeowners may not be too concerned about yard maintenance or pest control at the Lake of the Ozarks. Hey, we don’t blame them! Luckily, that’s where we come in. From pest control to yard maintenance, your Lake of the Ozarks pest control company does it all. Check out some of these great events that are coming up that you won’t want to miss!

Upcoming Events at the Lake

Lake Race 2018

When: May 31, 2018 – June 12, 2018

Where: O MM – 3 MM | Beavers at the Dam

1076 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark, MO 65049

Thursday 5/31 – Lake Race Festival of Speed  

Location: Big Thunder Marine Showrooms in Lake Ozark

Time: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Photo courtesy of FunLake.com

Friday 6/1 – Lake Race Meet & Greet Street Party

Location: Bagnell Dam Strip

Time: 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Saturday 6/2 – Official Races

Location: Beaver’s at the Dam | Race Course at the 0 MM to 3 MM

Time: All day

There are other additional Lake Race themed events taking place. Check out the link for all the events and information you need.

www.funlake.com/lake-of-the-ozarks-powerboat-races

Hot Summer Nights

When: June 08, 2018

Where: Bagnell Dam Strip

Lake Ozark, MO 65049

Time: 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Photo courtesy of FunLake.com

Hot Summer Nights consists of a classic vehicle cruise and a family night on the Bagnell Dam Strip. Free admission and participation. All makes and models of cars, trucks, and motorcycles will line the Strip and cruise around.

The Canine Cannonball

When: June 08, 2018 – June 10, 2018

Where: Dog Days Bar & Grill

1232 Jefferies Rd.

Osage Beach, MO 65065

Photo courtesy of FunLake.com

How far can your dog jump? The annual Dock Dogs jumping contest is held at Dog Days again this year. Canine athletes compete in Big Air, Extreme Vertical, and Speed Retrieve at this family-friendly event. 

Your Lake of the Ozarks Pest Control Company

A B Pest Control & Insulation hopes you have a fun and safe weekend. For all the events that are happening in our community, your pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks will help keep you updated and informed. With summer just around the corner, it’s important to make sure that your home is protected from pests. To keep your home pest free all year long, give A B Pest Control & Insulation a call.

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Memorial Weekend at the Lake

Memorial Day Weekend is this weekend and there are many great ways to remember those who gave their lives fighting for our country. If you are planning on spending the long holiday weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks, there is no shortage of community events, from live music to fireworks displays. A B Pest Control & Insulation has the information for some of the events that will be happening over Memorial Day Weekend.

Memorial Day Weekend Events

Dr. Zhivegas Memorial Day Weekend

When: May 25th – May 27th, 2018

Where: Horny Toad Entertainment Complex at Camden on the Lake

2359 Bittersweet Rd.

Lake Ozark, Missouri, 65049

Dr. Zhivegas hits the outdoor stage all weekend to help kick off the summer.

Alabama Live in Concert

When: May 26th, 2018

Where: Ozarks Amphitheater

2629 N. Business Route 5

Camdenton, Missouri 65020

Doors for the concert open at 7:00 pm.

Kids Harbor Memorial Day Benefit 4 Person Scramble

When: May 28th, 2018

Where: The Oaks at Tan-Tar-A Resort

494 Tan Tar A Drive

Osage Beach, Missouri 65065

Lunch and registration will be at 12:00 pm. Shotgun start at 1:00 pm.

Fireworks at the Lake

Bear Bottom Resort

Saturday, May 26th

9:45 pm

View by water at the 38 MM

The Inn at Grand Glaize

Sunday, May 27th

Display begins at Dusk

View by water at the 1 MM of the Glaize Arm

Tan-Tar-A Resort

Sunday, May 27th

8:30 - 9:30 PM (Dusk)

View by water at the 26 Mile Marker

Tropic Island Cruises

Sunday, May 27th

Boarding begins at 7:30 pm

View the Tan-Tar-A Resort fireworks display from the water at the 26 MM aboard the Tropic Island Cruises yacht.

Call 573-348-8550 for reservations and details.

The Lodge of Four Seasons

Sunday, May 27th

Display begins at Dusk

View by water at the 13 MM

For more Lake of the Ozarks Memorial Day events, visit www.FunLake.com. 

Have a Great Memorial Weekend

If you're going to spend the long holiday weekend at your home at the Lake, give A B Pest Control & Insulation a call. We can help you get your home ready for your Memorial Day Weekend festivities. After your backyard BBQ fun, hop on your boat and enjoy some beautiful fireworks display out on the Lake of the Ozarks. However, make sure no pests crash the party and schedule an appointment with your pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks. 

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It's Tick Season

The weather is really warming up and more and more people are spending their days and nights outside. If you’ve spent any amount of time outside within the last few weeks, you’ve probably noticed how bad the ticks are this year. A B Pest Control & Insulation knows that tick season is fully underway, but it seems as if this tick season is extremely bad. Protect your pet and your home from ticks and give your pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks a call today. Check out the different kinds of ticks we have in Missouri and what you should do if your dog accidentally brings one – or the whole tick family – home.

Types of Ticks in Missouri

Deer Tick or Blacklegged Tick

These ticks are extremely small and are only the size of a sesame seed. Deer ticks are the best known for transmitting Lyme Disease. Their lifespan is about two to three years and requires at least three blood meals to survive each phase of life. In order to transmit Lyme Disease, a deer tick must be attached to their host for at least 24 hours. Luckily for us, rodents and deer are the preferred hosts for deer ticks. These ticks are usually found in the woods and in areas with overgrown vegetation.

Lone Star Tick

You can distinguish a lone star tick by its white dot or star in the center of it’s back. These ticks are the most active from April through the end of July. Lone star ticks are aggressive feeders and are often found on dogs and cats. This tick can transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever and ehrlichiosis. Southern Tick-Associated Rash Illness (STARI), can occur after a lone star tick bites. Those symptoms include rash, headache, and fatigue, and are similar to the symptoms of Lyme Disease. Luckily, STARI can be cured with an oral antibiotic.

American Dog Tick

The American dog tick is a 3-host tick. They target small and large mammals. These ticks are normally found on dogs, but they will attack larger animals like cows and horses. These ticks are usually brown or a reddish-brown in color and they have gray/silver markings on their back. American dog ticks are the most active from mid-April to early September.

Reduce Ticks in Your Yard

While you may not be able to fully prevent a single tick from entering your yard, there are steps to make sure you don’t have an invasion of them.

Keep your yard tidy – it’s important to remove all leaf litter and keep your grass trimmed short. If you live near a wooded area, you can place gravel or woodchips between the edge or your grass and the wooded area to help create a barrier.

Keep deer away – making sure deer don’t come on your property is a great way to help keep ticks away. Remove plants that attract deer and create physical barriers that will discourage them from entering your yard.

Give A B Pest Control & Insulation a call – it’s important to have your home and yard regularly sprayed for ticks and other pesky bugs. This will be one of the most effective ways to protect your pet and home from ticks and the diseases they may be carrying.

Your Lake of the Ozarks Pest Control Company

While ticks may sound terrifying, there are ways to help prevent them from entering your home or yard. Not all ticks carry diseases, but during these next few months, A B Pest Control & Insulation knows that it’s important to keep your eye out for them. You should always check your dog when they come inside and you should never walk through the woods or tall grass without making sure you are covered and protected. For all of your pest control needs, give your pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks a call today. 

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'Tis The Season For Bug Splattered Windshields

Whether you are going across town or simply down the road, there’s almost no doubt that you will end up with a few bug splatters on your windshield. It almost never fails, you usually get the most splatters right after you get your car washed. Have you ever wondered what kinds of bugs end up on your windshield? Wonder no more. Your pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks is here with that information. While we can’t help with the bugs on the road – or your windshield – we can help with the bugs around your home. If you have a pest problem, give A B Pest Control & Insulation a call!

Splattered Bugs

Have you ever wondered what kind of bugs are splattered across your windshield? We’ve got some fun facts for you.

• The larger splats are usually large female butterflies or moths.
• If the splat is red, it’s a female and most likely a mosquito – if it’s not a mosquito, it’s a female bug that bites.
• The smaller splats are biting midges. In the South, they are known as “no-see-ums”.
• If your splat is glowing it’s a firefly.

The majority of insects fly about four to five feet off the ground which makes it the perfect striking distance for a car. Butterflies are a very common victim because they are attracted to the yellow reflector lights that are on the highway. Nighttime is a popular time to get splats on your windshield. Moths will be flying towards your headlights and will collide with your windshield.

It may seem surprising, but the amount of bug splats has reduced drastically from the 60s and 70s. Some believe that the bug population is decreasing. Some believe the change in vehicle design has to do with it. Windshields used to be more upright, but today they are more of a teardrop design. The bugs can get sucked into the laminar airflow and goes up and over the windshield instead of colliding with it. Another reason for fewer bug splatters? Highways are more manicured and bug habitats are further away from the roadways. While the bug population has decreased, there are still plenty of bugs that hit our windshields.

What’s the last thing that went through the bug’s mind when he hit the windshield?

His butt.

While it’s all fun and games, cleaning bug guts from your car’s windshield can be challenging. It’s best to clean your car and windshield as soon as possible. This will help prevent bugs from sticking. You can use Windex or vinegar to help wipe away the bugs. It’s best to let the solution sit for a few minutes before wiping it away. If you leave dead bugs on your car too long, it can start eating away at the pain on your car.

Your Lake of the Ozarks Pest Control Company

A B Pest Control & Insulation knows how frustrating a bug covered windshield can be. While we can’t help you with those bugs, we can help make sure your home and yard stay bug-free year-round. Now is a great time to prepare your home for the warmer months ahead. Give your pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks a call today! 

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Don't Miss These Events!

It’s going to be a busy few weeks at the Lake of the Ozarks as the weather begins to warm up and our season is about to get underway. The busy summer season will be here before we know it. We thought it would be fun to take a little break from pest control at the Lake of the Ozarks and highlight some of the fun events that will be taking place around the Lake of the Ozarks these next few weekends. A B Pest Control & Insulation has all the information you need to know.

21st Annual Spring Harbor Hop

Photo courtesy of FunLake.com

When: May 05, 2018

Where: Lake Wide Event

What could be better than kicking off the 2018 boating season by participating in the 21st Annual Spring Harbor Hop? There will be over 40 of The Lake’s best waterfront restaurants, bars, and marinas will be set up as checkpoints for participants to draw a card and try to win the best and worst poker hands. Prizes will be awarded to winners, and anyone can play!

Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals

Photo courtesy of FunLake.com

When: May 04 – 06, 2018

Friday: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Saturday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm | Sunday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Where: Bagnell Dam Strip

1076 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark, Missouri 65049

The 30th Annual Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals is a unique show for all makes, models, and years of show vehicles, trucks, and motorcycles. They bring over 29 years of show experience to the historic Bagnell Dam Strip at the Lake of the Ozarks. The strip is closed to normal traffic during show hours, so only show vehicles are within the boundaries. The creates an electric atmosphere.

Mother’s Day at the Lake

Mother’s Day Brunch at Tan-Tar-A

When: May 13, 2018

Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Where: Tan-Tar-A Resort

494 Tan Tar A Drive

Osage Beach, Missouri 65065

Celebrate the women in your life at Tan-Tar-A Resort! Brunch will be held in the Grand Ballroom and reservations are required.

Mother’s Day Brunch at the Lodge of Four Seasons

When: May 13, 2018

Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Where: 315 Four Seasons Drive

Lake Ozark, Missouri 65049

Mother’s Day Brunch will be held in HK’s Dining Room. Reservations are highly recommended.

Mother’s Day Brunch at Osage National

When: May 13, 2018

Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Where: 400 Osage Hills Road

Lake Ozark, Missouri 65049

Come celebrate Mom with great food and scenery. Reservations are required.

Mother’s Day Brunch at Old Kinderhook

When: May 13, 2018

Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Where: The Trophy Room at Old Kinderhook

20 Eagle Ridge Road

Camdenton, Missouri 65070

Treat Mom to Mother’s Day brunch at Old Kinderhook.

Mother’s Day Brunch at the Inn at Grand Glaize

When: May 13, 2018

Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Where: 5142 Osage Beach Parkway

Osage Beach, Missouri 65065

Your Lake of the Ozarks Pest Control Company

A B Pest Control & Insulation hopes you have a fun and safe weekend. For all the events that are happening in our community, your pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks will help keep you updated and informed. With spring officially underway, it’s important to make sure that your home is protected from pests. To keep your home pest free all year long, give A B Pest Control & Insulation a call.

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