8 Fun Facts About Labor Day

We're all excited for the extended time off most of us will be getting with the upcoming Labor Day Weekend ahead! A B Pest Control & Insulation wants to wish you and your family a happy and safe weekend full of all kinds of fun, and very little work. This week, in honor of Labor Day, we thought it'd be fun to share with you some fun facts you may not have known about Labor Day!

8 Fun Facts About Labor Day

1. The first celebrated US Labor Day was on Tuesday, September 5, 1882 in New York City, planned by the Central Labor Union. Over 10,000 workers marched from City Hall all the way to 42nd Street and then met with their families in Wendel’s Elm Park for a picnic, concert, and speeches.
2. Historians say the expression “no white after Labor Day” comes from when the upper class would return from their summer vacations and stow away their lightweight, white summer clothes as they returned back to school and work. Wearing white indicated you were still in vacation mode at your summer cottage.
3. Since Labor Day started as a union holiday, it's important to mention that the number of wage and salary workers belonging to unions was at 14.8 million in 2017. In 1983, the first year for which comparable union data are available, the union membership held 17.7 million union workers. 
4. Oregon was the first state to make Labor Day an official holiday in 1887.
5. On June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories.
6. Labor Day weekend is considered one of the busiest weekends to travel. According to AAA, travel growth over this weekend has grown. Each year, over 35.5 million people hit the road for Labor Day vacation, roughly 85.8 % by car.
7. Labor Day is considered to be the end of hot dog season. According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Americans typically consume 7 billion hot dogs.
8. In 1916 the 8 hour work day was established by the Adamson Act, making it the first federal law regulating work hours in private companies.

There you have it, 8 fun facts about Labor Day. How many of them did you know? Are there any facts about Labor Day we didn't mention that you think is mention-worthy? We hope you've learned something fun today and enjoyed learning a little bit of history about how Labor Day came to be a national holiday. Whatever your plans are this Labor Day weekend, we at A B Pest Control & Insulation hope you have a fantastic time with family and friends! And remember, don't put in the extra hours to keep pests from invading your home, count on us to handle the dirty work for you!

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Prevent Lice & Bed Bugs This School Year

The kiddos are sporting their new clothes and shoes. Their backpacks are full of new supplies. The bus is coming down the road and your little ones are waiting anxiously and excitedly to see what the first day of school will bring. Oh happy day, school is back in session! A B Pest Control & Insulation wants to wish every child, parent and teacher a fantastic and fun-filled school year!

Bringing Things Home From School

As you prepare your kids for back to school by checking off the supply list and picking out new outfits for the school year, there's one thing that many eager parents forget to think about. Your kids will be bringing home homework, permission slips, event calendars chocked full of things they want to participate in, and even awesome art projects they completed and want to hang on the refrigerator. That may not be all they bring home though. Your kiddos may unknowingly be packing some unwanted guests back home with them. 

Yes. Back to School time is notorious for kids sharing all the things you'd prefer them not to share, including head lice and bed bugs. While you can't prevent exposure to these pests, you can follow these tips to lessen the chances of your child bringing them home. 

Preventing Head Lice

• Teach your children to never put on an item that is worn on someone else’s head. This includes hats, scarves, headphones, etc. Lice can easily be transferred from child to child by this method.
• The American Academy of Dermatology suggests that lice transfer happens most often from head to head contact. Remind children to never touch their head against another child; this may mean no hugging!
• Check your child’s head regularly for lice and nits (lice eggs). Lice are approximately 1/8 of an inch long, flat and either yellow/white in color or gray/black in color. The nits are obvious because they will be attached to the hair near the scalp.

Preventing Bed Bugs

• Check your child’s clothes and backpack periodically to look for this tiny brown apple-seed- sized insect. Bed bugs are known for hiding in places where they cannot be seen, including the seams of clothing and inside backpack pockets.
• Again, remind your children not to share belongings with their friends. Bed bugs are excellent hitchhikers, so they may be passed from child to child when they share infested belongings.
• Educate your children on what bed bugs look like. If they know the signs of bed bugs and can perform bed bug identification on their own, they will be more likely to recognize bed bugs and report the problem, helping in preventing the spread of these pests.

Treating for Head Lice

Treating for lice require not only medicinal treatment with a pediculicide, but you'll need to wash any items used or worn by the affected person in hot water and dry them on high heat. Lice and lice eggs die when exposed to temperatures greater than 128.3°F for more than 5 minutes. If you can’t toss the items into the washer and dryer, seal them in a plastic bag for 2 weeks. Vacuum rugs, sofas, upholstery, other furniture, and floors to remove hairs that may have active lice eggs still attached. A pesticide treatment or high heat treatment by your local pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks can help to eliminate an infestation faster. 

Treating for Bed Bugs

Since they are so resilient and can dwell almost anywhere without a host for so long, they'll find refuge in carpeting, behind light switch and plugin coverings, and floor boards. For bedbugs you'll need to strip off bedding from mattresses as these may contain bugs. Your clothes may possibly be infested with bugs, so you also need to wash these with water at a very high temperature and let them dry in high heat. A professional pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks should be contacted to treat for bed bugs as they are extremely difficult pests to get rid of and can survive for up to a year without feeding. These pests require chemical treatment as well as high heat treatment, and may require multiple treatments to eradicate the infestation. 

Count on A B Pest Control & Insulation for Your Pest Treatment Needs

So, as your children make their way into their new classrooms and begin making new friends, be sure to be on the lookout for these pesky little opportunists that may have hitched a ride home with your little ones. Being diligent in keeping a watchful eye out for these pests and addressing them before they become a serious issue is the best way to prevent an infestation. But in the event that life gets hectic between school activities, work, and all the other things you and your children will be juggling this school year, count on A B Pest Control & Insulation to help you with your head lice or bed bug infestation.

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Experience the 30th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Events!

It's that time of the year again - Lake of the Ozarks' largest unsanctioned boat races are back! Enjoy Shootout events the entire week leading up to the main event, so you can make a whole week of it. Your Lake of the Ozarks' pest control company has all the information you need so you don't miss any of the action.

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ANNUAL MINI SHOOTOUT

Date: Aug 18, 2018 - Aug 19, 2018

Location: Ha Ha Tonka Springs Cove D-146

Website: https://lakeoftheozarksshootout.org/events/mini-shootout/

Hours of Operation: Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sunday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Mini-Shootout is where remote-control boats a fraction of the size of powerboats race at speeds in the triple digits! These races are thrilling to watch as the machines go faster than many of the big boats ten times their size at the Shootout! On August 18-19, Mini Shootout racers go head-to-head against each other, reaching speeds of over 100 mph in six different classes, with Splash Runs, Bracket Racing, Exhibition Races and Powder Puff Racing. Check out the schedule online for Class Runs, the Bounty Race and Top Gun racing times. Races are held in front of the Ha Ha Tonka Springs.

THE GREAT SHOOTOUT TREASURE HUNT

Date: Aug 20, 2018

Location: Captain Ron's

Website: https://lakeoftheozarksshootout.org/events/treasure-hunt/

Hours of Operation: 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Storm the beach to dig up family fun and tons of buried treasure. The Great Shootout Treasure Hunt brings hundreds of kids and parents together to build memories and comb the beaches of Captain Ron’s at 5 p.m., Monday, Aug. 20, 2018. All ticket sales benefit local children served by Kids’ Harbor and the Lake of the Ozarks Idiots Club.

SHOOTOUT VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

Date: Aug 21, 2018

Location: Captain Ron's Bar & Grill

Website: https://lakeoftheozarksshootout.org/events/volleyball-tournament/

Hours of Operation: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Beach Volleyball Tournament at Captain Ron's Bar & Grill; Noon to 8:00 pm.

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SHOOTOUT HALL OF FAME DINNER & INDUCTION

Date: Aug 21, 2018

Location: The Stables at Cannon Smoked Saloon

Website: https://lakeoftheozarksshootout.org/events/shootout-hall-of-fame-dinner-and-induction/

The Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Hall of Fame Dinner is a special time to honor those who have shaped the Shootout. The dinner is being held on August 21, 2018 at the Stables at Cannon Smoked Saloon in Sunrise Beach. A social hour will get the event started at 6 p.m., with dinner served at 7 p.m. and new inductees honored at 8:30 p.m. Shootout Top Guns and past dignitaries will honor and welcome the new inductees into the Shootout Hall of Fame. Tickets for the dinner are $35 each or $350 for a table, which includes a commemorative bottle of the official Shootout Whiskey. Everyone is welcome to come celebrate 30 years of Shootout and to honor the inductees.

SHOOTOUT ON THE STRIP STREET PARTY

Date: Aug 22, 2018

Location: Bagnell Dam Strip

Website: https://lakeoftheozarksshootout.org/events/shootout-on-the-strip/

Hours of Operation: 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

The “Shootout on the Strip” is a fun, family event where over 5,000 people come to see your boat up close and personal on the Historic Bagnell Dam Strip! Feel free to bring along photos or pictures of your boat to autograph for the kids!

SHOOTOUT POKER RUN MEET & GREET/SILENT AUCTION BY POLY LIFT & LAKE EXPO

Date: Aug 23, 2018

Location: Performance Boat Center

Website: https://lakeoftheozarksshootout.org/events/silent-auction/

Hours of Operation: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

SHOOTOUT POLYLIFT & LAKEEXPO POKER RUN

Date: Aug 24, 2018

Location: Multiple Waterfront Venues in Gravois Mills

Website: https://lakeoftheozarksshootout.org/events/poly-lift-poker-run/

Hours of Operation: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm

Pre-registration at Performance Boat Center, Thursday 8/23, 4:00pm – 9:00 pm. Poker Run starts 8:00 am Friday 8/25, Big Thunder Marine; Poker Run Dinner and Awards Presentations at Shady Gators. Check out the link above for the Poker Run stops. 

30TH ANNUAL LAKE OF THE OZARKS SHOOTOUT

Date: Aug 25, 2018 - Aug 26, 2018

Location: Captain Ron's

Website: http://www.lakeoftheozarksshootout.org

The Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, held at Captain Ron's Bar & Grill and the 33MM-34.5MM, will bring top powerboat racers and offshore racing power boats from across the country, topping 200 MPH. The largest unsanctioned boat race in the Midwest with over 100 racers and 100,000 spectators. Proceeds will benefit the Lake Area Rescue Teams, and other charitable organizations! 

Photo Credit: FunLake.com

Everyone here at A B Pest Control & Insulation cannot wait for the 30th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Shootout! This event is a great way to end the summer season. We hope you have a fun and safe Shootout week!

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A B Pest Control & Insulation Services

When you need multiple services addressed at your place of business or residence, it's always a great surprise and wonderful convenience when you can get those services handled by one company. At A B Pest Control & Insulation, we understand that hiring multiple companies for home and commercial care needs can be a hassle. That's why we offer multiple services for your convenience. From pest control to lawn maintenance and turf management to insulation services, we can handle all of these tasks for you! Learn more about the services we offer right here.

Pest Control Services
When it comes to pest control, A B Pest Control & Insulation knows what it takes to get rid of those pesky creatures. We take pest control seriously and we want to make sure that your home is pest free. Because of this, your Lake of the Ozarks pest control company offers many services to fit the specific needs for each home. A B Pest Control offers a wide range of pest control services, including:

• General Pest Control, both Commercial & Residential
• Termite Inspections & Preventative Termite Treatments (available for new and exsisting homes and buildings)
• Advanced Termite Treatment (Termidor is your Termite Solution).
• Pesticide infused insulation to reduce your energy costs and kill insects that hide in unreachable areas of your home. 
• Dock Service (spider control)
• Fly Service
• Rodent control (interior and exterior)
• Tree & Lawn Spraying
• Live Trapping (removal and repair)
• Infestations: fleas, roaches, & bed bugs
• Aquatic Pest Control (vegetation) & mosquitoes

Lawn Service and Turf Management
When dandelions and other weeds have engulfed your lawn and you've decided to fight back, it's time to call A B Pest Control. Because weeds are symptoms of more serious problems in your yard, we develop a turf management program tailored just for your lawn. Weeds do not produce unhealthy lawns; unhealthy lawns produce weeds ... so we work to make your lawn healthy! Good turf management is the first step in an effective, environmentally sound weed control program. A B Pest also treats your lawn and outdoor perimeter for pests that invade and damage your yard, plant beds, and gardens.

Insulation Services
Did you know A B Pest Control is also a full-service insulation company at Lake of the Ozarks? Our insulation team has many years of experience in the insulation business, so you can trust that we'll get the job done right at a fair price.

Home insulation is an important part of any house. A B Pest Control & Insulation knows that ensuring that your home is properly insulated can help save you money on heating and cooling costs, it absorbs unwanted noises, and can even help reduce exposure to formaldehyde. A B Pest Control and Insulation can evaluate your home and make the proper recommendations for the best insulation to meet your needs.

Give A B Pest Control & Insulation a Call!
At A B Pest Control & Insulation, we pride ourselves on our exemplary service, because we stand behind all our work. We offer flexible service schedules to meet your pest control and budget needs. If you have unwanted pests around your house or require any of our other services, give your Lake of the Ozarks pest control company a call! We only use EPA approved, low-odor chemicals and we go through proper training to ensure that everyone is safe. From pest control to lawn maintenance and insulation services, we cover it all!

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Check Out the 10th Annual Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop!

This Friday and Saturday marks the 10th Annual Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop at the Lake of the Ozarks. If you've never attended this spectacular event, trust us when we say it's high time you do. To give you an idea of what to expect, we're highlighting some of the fun events that will be taking place at this year's Duck Drop. A B Pest Control & Insulation has all the information you need to know right here:

5th Annual Duck Drop Golf Tournament

Friday, August 3rd, 2018

Event Location: The Ridge Golf Course, Lodge of Four Season

4-Person Scramble
Noon Registration & Lunch
2:00 PM Shotgun Start with Lunch and Check-in starting at 12:30 PM
$125 per player
Awards Ceremony at the Ridge Grill after play!

Entry Includes:

• 10 Duck Drop tickets ($50 value) for the Duck Drop event on August 5 at Noon.
• Chance to win $5000 plus 7 other winners.
• Awards ceremony immediately following the tournament
• Tournament Goody bag

Golf Tournament Prizes:

• Hole In One Contests
• $5000 Putting Contest
• Closest to the Pin and Long Drive Contests
• Other on course contests and special events.

10th Annual Duck Drop & Family Fun Zone

Saturday, August 4th, 2018

Event Location: Lake Ozark Campground and RV Park (Below the Dam)

Celebrating the 10th year, the Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop will be better than ever!
Bring the kids down to the Lake Ozark Campground & RV Park below the dam for a family fun zone with games, dunking booth, bounce houses, martial arts and dance demonstrations, food, and lots of prizes and goodies! Fun Zone wristbands are FREE and include all Fun Zone events, games, and prizes. You can purchase Duck Drop tickets at the Fun Zone until 11:00AM for $5 each for your chance to win $5000 (plus 10 other GREAT prizes!).

Then, head from the Fun Zone over to the campground area river access to watch the ducks drop from the helicopter and boats into the Osage River. The helicopter will arrive and the ducks will fly! Let the race begin! The first 11 ducks to cross the finish line will win prizes, including a $5000 cash prize and a $1000 cash prize! Head back to the Fun Zone and enjoy more games while we await the winners. Winners will be announced at the Fun Zone by 1:00. You do not need to be present to win!

Support Local Organizations!
Not only are these events a fantastically good time for all, but it helps to benefit the local community as well! All funds raised remain local & are distributed to non-profit organizations via the Ozark Coast Kiwanis Organization. Some of the organizations benefiting from funds raised are Lake Area Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Wonderland Camp, Citizens Against Domestic Violence, Kids Harbor, The Food Pantry, Ozark Coast Kiwanis, and more! So, if you're looking for something to do this weekend, be sure to check out the 10th Annual Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop!

Your Lake of the Ozarks Pest Control Company
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 pests seeking escape from the summer heat, 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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