Veterans Day 2017

Veterans Day is this Saturday, November 11^th and your Lake of the Ozarks pest control company would like to take a moment to give thanks to the veterans that have proudly served this great nation. Without their service and sacrifice, we would not be able to enjoy our freedoms.

The History of Veterans Day

In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, an armistice was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in World War I. The following year it was commemorated in many countries as Armistice Day. November 11 became a federal holiday in the United States in 1938. Armistice Day became legally known as Veterans Day after World War II and the Korean War.

The Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, and it marked the official end of World War I. However, the armistice date of November 11, 1918, marked the end of the conflict for many people. One year later, in November 1919, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day. The day’s observation included parades and public gatherings, as well as a brief pause in schools and businesses at 11 am.

On June 4, 1926, Congress passed a resolution that the “recurring anniversary of [November 11, 1918] should be commemorated with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations”. And that the president should issue an annual proclamation calling for the observance of Armistice Day.

From Armistice Day to Veterans Day

During World War II, American effort saw the greatest mobilization of the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force in the nation’s history. In 1954, after lobbying efforts by veterans’ service organizations, the 83rd U.S. Congress amended the 1938 act that had made Armistice Day a holiday – they had changed the word “Armistice” in favor of “Veterans”. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the legislation on June 1, 1954. From that day forward, November 11 became a day to home American veterans of all wars.

In the United States, an official wreath-laying ceremony is held each Veterans Day at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, while parades and other celebrations are held across the country.  Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day – a common misunderstanding, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Memorial Day honors the American servicemembers who have died in service to their country or because of injuries incurred during battle. Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans – living or dead – but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime.

Veterans Day Events at the Lake of the Ozarks

Veterans Day Parade

November 11, 2017

Osage Beach City Hall to Lake of the Ozarks Elks Lodge

Come out and support our veterans!

4^th Annual Veterans Day Parade. Food and beverages will be available at Elks Lodge. Everyone is welcome!

Veterans Patriotic Art Exhibit
November 5, 2017 – November 11, 2017
Lake Ozarks Christian Church
1560 Bagnell Dam Blvd
Lake Ozark, MO, 65049

The 3rd Annual Veterans Patriotic Art Show will be held beginning on 11/5/17 at the Lake Ozark Christian Church with daily viewing available from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. thru 11/11/17. The Award Ceremony & Reception will be held at 2:00 p.m. on 11/11/17.

Happy Veterans Day From A B Pest Control & Insulation

At A B Pest Control & Insulation, we want to thank everyone who has served or is serving our country. To show your support for our veterans, make sure you come out to the Veterans Day Parade this weekend!

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It's Almost Time to "Fall Back"

Daylight saving time is just around the corner! That means we will “fall back” and we will gain a precious hour of sleep. Daylight saving time has been a staple for the United States since World War I, but it’s origin and effects are still misunderstood. A B Pest Control & Insulation has some common myths are DST. Check them out below!

Myth: It saves energy

The common rationale for daylight saving time is that by extending summer daylight later into the evening, Americans would use less energy. This was the reason that Congress used in enacting daylight saving time during World War I. While it seems like it would be true, it’s unfortunately not. A 2008 U.S. Department of Energy study reported that daylight saving time reduces annual energy use by about 0.03%.

Myth: Daylight saving time was meant to help farmers

The idea that daylight saving time was created to help farmers get their harvests in, is so ingrained into the national consciousness, it’s hard for many to believe that it’s not true. Farmers found hard against the proposals of daylight saving time, arguing they cut productivity and made life harder for them. The lost hour of morning light means they had to rush to get their crops to market. Dairy farmers aren’t fans of daylight saving time either. Apparently, cows adjust to schedule shifts rather poorly.

Myth: The extra daylight makes us healthier and happier.

A little more vitamin D might be healthy, but the way daylight saving time provides it is not so beneficial to our well-being. Experts have warned about spikes in workplace accidents, suicide, and headaches when daylight saving time starts and ends. This can be linked to the possible disruption in sleep cycles.

Myth: Businesses Benefit

Businesses think that daylight saving time is good for the economy, the chambers of commerce lobbied for increased daylight saving time in 2005. The charcoal and grill industries say they gain $200 million in sales with an extra month of daylight saving. When the increase to eight months came up for a vote in 2005, it was the National Association of Convenience Stores that lobbied the hardest. However, not all industries love daylight saving time. Television ratings tend to suffer during daylight saving time and of course, the networks hate it. Airlines are also among those that don’t like daylight saving time. When it was lengthened, the Air Transport Association estimated that the schedule-juggling necessary to keep U.S. flights lined up with international travel would cost the industry $147 million. Daylight saving time might also cost employers in the form of lost productivity. Sleep cycles are thrown off and productivity is lost.

Regardless if daylight saving time is actually beneficial or not, we will all be a little more rested when we wake up on Sunday, November 5. A B Pest Control & Insulation wants to remind you to set your clocks back Saturday night before heading to bed. With the time change, if you happen to find creepy crawlers in or around your home, give your pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks a call. We’ve got you covered!

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Halloween at the Lake of the Ozarks

Halloween is just around the corner and A B Pest Control & Insulation can’t wait! The Lake of the Ozarks has many fun, family-friendly activities to enjoy. From haunted trails to trick-or-treating events, there are many different ways to celebrate Halloween. Your Lake of the Ozarks pest control company has all the details you need for these exciting events.

Zombie Wasteland Haunted House

October 06 – October 28

474 S. State Highway 7

Camdenton, Missouri 65020

$10 per person

Equipped with lots of foam darts and a nerf gun of your choice, can you survive a zombie wasteland with your family? Open every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night through October. This is a great family fun event and a great way to spend your weekend!

Process benefit Kids Harbor Child Advocacy Center

The Haunted Holler

October 13 – October 29

651 Hiland Circle

Osage Beach, Missouri 65065

The Haunted Holler is a quarter mile haunted trail in the woods. Open Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00 pm to Midnight. Admission is $10 a person on Fridays and $15 per person on Saturdays. The trail is located one mile behind Hy Vee in Osage Beach.

On Sunday, October 29 there will be a kid’s costume contest and trick or treating. There are prizes for top 3 places! Starts at 4 pm.

Hy-Vee Hollow Trick-or-Treat

October 26, 2017

4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Hy-Vee Parking Lot

929 State Highway D

Osage Beach, Missouri, 65065

This will be a food allergy friendly event! Each booth will have candy and non-food treats. Hy-Vee will be supporting the Teal Pumpkin Project in donating a separate bucket of non-food treats to each booth for those kids who have food allergies. Each child with food allergies will be provided a teal bag or necklace at the entrance.

Admission is $2.00 per child. All of the proceeds will be donated to two local organizations – The Dream Factory and Camp Wonderland. Refreshments will be provided for the kids.

HOWL-O-WEEN Festival

October 28, 2017

10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Dogwood Animal Shelter

1075 Runabout Drive

Osage Beach, Missouri, 65065

Free to attend! Always a fun event for both two-legged and four-legged family members! Meet Captain Scalawag, Sparkie da Clown, and DJ Gary Phillips. Pet costume contest and other fun competitions, raffle, grilled lunches available, local artists and crafters on site, mini Dogwood Thrift Shop in the Community Room and so much more!

Halloween on the Bagnell Dam Strip

October 28, 2017

8:00 am – 9:00 pm

Bagnell Dam Strip

Lake Ozark, Missouri, 65049

8:00 am – 3K Haunted Fun Run – Report to Lake Ozark Coney Island

9:00 – 11:00 am – pancake breakfast fundraiser

2:00 – 4:00 pm – Trick-or-Treat on the Bagnell Dam Strip, games of skill and cookie walk at Luby’s Plaza

5:00 – 8:00 pm – teen night! Scary movie, bonfire, and dance party

After 9:00 pm - adult fun with costume contests, band, and entertainment at participating establishments.

SpookTacular Trick-or-Treat

October 31, 2017

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

709 N Business Rt. 5

Camdenton, Missouri, 65020

A safe, free, family-friendly trick-or-treating experience will be held at Splatz Paintball. Music, contests, fun, and games will be held both indoors and outdoors. 

Happy Halloween from A B Pest Control & Insulation

A B Pest Control & Insulation wants to wish you a fun and safe Halloween. If you happen to find creepy crawlers in or around your home, give your pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks a call. We’ve got you covered!

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Watch Out For Those Leaf Piles

The days are starting to get shorter and the trees are beginning to enter survival mode as they prepare for the colder months. Trees shed their leaves in order to conserve energy and toughen themselves up. Leaves begin to die and then decay since they are no longer needed. These leaves end up on the ground and all over your yard. A B Pest Control and Insulation knows that these leaves often times feed and shelter fall pests. Bugs, rodents, and other pests love to leap right into leaf piles and take shelter from the cold. Your pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks has some information about what may be hiding in your leaf pile. 

Termites

Termites are infamous for their wood destroying tendencies, but it’s not the wood itself they are really after. Termites eat the cellulose in wood. Cellulose is a natural fibrous substance that’s also found in other plant materials, including yes you guessed it, leaves. When leaves begin to decay, they give off a distinct scent that termites can smell from far away.

Unfortunately, termites are never content with just eating the leaves. Termite colonies need wood to burrow into in order to establish themselves, mate, and then expand. This means if a group of termites take over your leaf pile, they’ll start looking for nearby wood to burrow into. That wood could be a tree in your yard or even a part of your home.

Beetles

Different species of beetle adapt to winter temperatures in many different ways. Some beetles coordinate their life cycles to survive winter as cold-resistant grubs, some hibernate underground, and some even produce antifreeze inside their bodies.

Regardless of how beetles survive, they all prefer confined, humid environments that will keep them warm and comfortable. Decaying leaves produce a source of food, shelter, darkness, and even moisture for beetles to enjoy. If other shelter is scarce, leaf piles could end up being the home for a lot of beetles. The more beetles that are drawn to your leaf pile means the higher the chance of a beetle invasion inside of your home.

Cockroaches

Cockroaches are known for being tough insects, but they still prefer to be in a warm and humid climate rather than being out in the cold. When fall comes around, roaches start to get desperate for the shelter and humidity they need to survive. Leaf piles not only provide warmth, they also provide shelter and considerable moisture.

Leaf piles won’t protect cockroaches all winter long, but they are a great hideout while they look for more permanent accommodations. If the cockroaches are using a leaf pile near your home, chances are they will soon make their way into your home. When cockroaches find a safe place, they hibernate over the winter and come back in the springs. By raking your leaves early, you could help prevent a cockroach infestation in this spring.

Predators

Rodents and snakes may not come for the leaves specifically, the way other pests do, but they do have a reason for showing up. They want the pests that do come for the leaves. Leaf piles may be full of the insects that mice eat and snakes aren't too far behind the mice.

Lawn Care

It's important to rake up your leaves, not only to help prevent pests but also for the health of your lawn. When your lawn is covered in dead and decaying leaves, lawn maintenance becomes almost nonexistent. Having a lawn covered in leaves makes it hard to re-seed and fertilize. This can lead to dead spots and it will show in your yard when spring comes around.  

When it comes to preventing pest infestation, raking up and disposing of your leaves is one of the most important things you can do this fall. Another important thing you can do is give A B Pest Control and Insulation a call. Your pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks can either help prevent or get rid of any pest infestation. 

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The 101 on Sweat Bees

Although you may not necessarily see them, A B Pest Control and Insulation knows sweat bees are out and about. Sweat bees pollinate flowers across the world. These smaller, lesser-known bees are large in numbers. There are over 1,000 sweat bee varieties in Central America, Canada, and the United States. These species differ in characteristic, but there are a handful of the species that all love one thing. Yes, you guessed it. Sweat. Your pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks is here with some more information about sweat bees.

What Attracts Sweat Bees?

Sweat bees are attracted to human sweat – their name says it all. But, these bees also serve the purpose of pollinating the world’s flowers and crops. Most people don’t see sweat bees and they hardly realize when they’re around.

When Sweat Bees Are Out?

If you’re seeing a lot of these little bees, it’s due to the humid weather. Hot, humid weather causes humans to sweat more, which exposes the salt that sweat bees love. If the climate is hotter in the area you live in, there’s a higher probability that you will see a sweat bee.

What Do Sweat Bees Eat?

Sweat bees will feed on nectar and pollen. This is where the bee is beneficial to us because it’s a part of the pollination process. A declining number of bees in the world will lead to a potential food shortage because most the world’s crops rely on bees for pollination. For the sweat bee, salt is vital. Salt isn’t easily found in nature so the sweat bees tend to get their salt from humans and their sweat.

Where Do Sweat Bees Live?

They are solitary and they burrow holes in the soil to build their nests. Tunnels and passageways are shared between these bees although they live in different nests. Their nests are called cells and they have kept a good distance from other bees.

Are Sweat Bees Dangerous?

No. Females do contain stingers, but males don’t develop a stinger. Sweat bees don’t attack unless they’re squished on the skin. If you swat at the sweat bee, it will simply fly away. Because these bees are so small, most people don’t even realize they’re around. Some sweat bees are also often mistaken for flies because of their appearance.

Sweat bees are usually harmless and most people hardly notice they are around. These insects may be a little annoying, but they play a vital role in pollination. With the weather starting to cool down, make sure your home is pest free by hiring a Lake of the Ozarks pest control company. Call A B Pest Control & Insulation at 573-964-1100 to schedule your appointment today. 

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