What Can A B Pest Control & Insulation Do For You This Spring?

Spring at the Lake of the Ozarks is in full swing, and many people are getting their homes ready for the busy summer season. If you're needing a little help around the house, you may be surprised at how your local pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks can assist. At A B Pest Control & Insulation, we offer more than just pest control services at the Lake of the Ozarks. Check out all the things A B Pest Control & Insulation can do for you this season.

Keep Your Home Pest Free

A B Pest Control & Insulation offers a wide range of pest control services at the Lake of the Ozarks. From general pest to rodent control and everything in between, we can make sure your home is pest free and ready for the summer season. A B Pest Control & Insulation can spray inside your home, your lawn and even your dock and boat. Don't let pests put a damper on your summer fun and call a professional pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Keep Your Home Free Of Critters

In addition to pest control, A B Pest Control & Insulation also offers animal trapping services at the Lake of the Ozarks. From moles and gophers to raccoons and rodents and everything in between, A B Pest Control & Insulation can help you safely remove any critters that are hiding out around your home. During the spring, animals are coming out of their winter hibernation and are more active. If they start enjoying themselves a little too much in your garden or yard, just call A B Pest Control & Insulation and our technicians can kick them out and help you prevent them from coming back.

Keep Your Lawn Looking Its Best

Good turf management is the first step in an effective environmentally sound weed control program. Weeds don't produce unhealthy lawns, unhealthy lawns produce weeds. When you hire A B Pest Control & Insulation for our lawn services at the Lake of the Ozarks, we work to make your lawn healthier. Weeds are typically a symptom of a more serious problem in your yard and we develop a turf management program tailored just for your lawn. When the dandelions and other weeds have engulfed your lawn and you've decided to fight back, it's time to call A B Pest Control & Insulation.

Keep Your Landscaping Weed Free

Nobody wants to spend their weekends pulling out weeds. When your hire A B Pest Control & Insulation, our technicians can treat the rock areas to help prevent weeds from popping up and also help kill the ones that have already made their appearance. Spend more time enjoying the beautiful weather and less time on yard work when you hire A B Pest Cotnrol & Insulation.

Keep You Cool This Summer

Did you know that in addition to pest control, we're also a full-service insulation company at the 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. Proper insulation in your home ensures that your home stays nice and cool when it's hot outside and nice and toasty warm when it's cold outside. A B Pest Control & Insulation can evaluate your home or business and make the proper recommendations for the best insulation to meet your needs. Spring is a great time to evaluate your home's insulation needs so you know it'll be nice and cool before the hot summer season.

When you're looking for some help around your home this spring, look no further than A B Pest Control & Insulation. From pest and animal control to lawn and insulation services, we offer a wide range of services that can help make your home ready for the summer season! To learn more about our services or to make an appointment, call 573-964-1100.

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Tips For A Healthy Spring Yard

Now that spring is here, it's time to get back into our lawn care routine. It's best to start early in order to have a lawn that is beautiful and healthy in the summer. We spend a lot of time outdoors during the warmer months, so we want to make sure our lawns are healthy enough to withstand not only the heat but also people walking across them. A B Pest Control & Insulation has 6 tips to keep in mind this spring to have a beautiful lawn you can enjoy this summer.

1. Mow Regularly

It's best to keep your lawn between 3 - 4 inches from the ground to help protect from weeds and to provide shade. Start mowing your lawn as soon as your lawn needs it and mow it as often as it takes to keep it between the 3-4 inches, which is usually about once a week. However, it's important not to cut your lawn too short either, as that could be just as damaging as letting it grow too tall.

2. Water In The Early Morning

It's best to water your lawn in the early morning, as that's when it's the coolest. While it's cool in the evenings as well, when the lawn is watered in the evenings, water droplets cling to the blades and can't evaporate, which can cause lawn disease. When water sits in the yard overnight, it's the perfect breeding ground for fungus. In addition to watering in the morning, it's best to water the lawn less, but for longer periods of time to allow the roots to grow deeply. 

3. Fertilizer 

The type of grass you have in your lawn will affect when and how you should fertilize your lawn. If you have cool-season grasses, don't heavily fertilize your lawn in the spring. This will encourage rapid tender growth that will struggle to survive the heat of the summer. If your cool-season lawn is in in bad shape, fertilize lightly in the spring with a slow-releasing fertilizer. Save the heavier feedings for fall when cool-season grasses are at their peak growing season. If you have a warm-season grass, fertilize in the late spring as soon as the lawn gets nice and green and begins to actively grow. This is usually after the last frost in April or May.

4. Use Weed Control

Both cool and warm season kinds of grass can benefit from weed control during the spring months. It's best to use a pre-emergent weed control during the spring to prevent the seeds from germinating. The best way to control weeds is to eliminate them before they start to grow.  Keeping the weeds out of your grass helps it not only look good but it keeps it healthy too. 

5. Aerate

The best time to aerate your lawn depends on the type of grass is in your yard. For warm-season grasses, it's best to aerate in the early to mid-summer. For cool-season grasses, aeration is best saved for the fall, however, it can be repeated in the springtime if the soil is extremely compacted. It's best to wait until the lawn has been mowed two or three times in the season so you know it will recover from the aeration.

6. Overeseeding

In the spring, you will need to decide if you want to focus on weed control or lawn seeding. Pre-emergent herbicides prevent grass seed from sprouting as well, so you can't do both. The herbicide usually last up to 12 weeks, which means you'll miss the spring planting season.

If your focus is on filling in bare spots or establishing a new lawn, then follow these steps depending on the type of grass you have. If you have cool-season grasses, they can be planted as soon as the temperature is in the 60s and soil temperatures are in the 50s. Plant as soon as temperatures allow the seedlings a chance to get established before the hot weather hits. Fall is typically the better time to plant cool-season grasses, so use the spring months for patching bare spots and be prepared to keep your lawn well-watered during the summer. Warm-season grasses can be planted when air temperatures are in the 70 and soil temperatures are in the 60s. It's important to make sure the danger of frost has passed. Late spring is the best time to plant warm-season grasses.

If you need help with your lawn care maintenance at the Lake of the Ozarks, A B Pest Control & Insulation is here for you. We can help you have a healthy and pest free yard. To learn more or to schedule your appointment, give us a call at 573-964-1100.

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Family-Friendly Easter Events at the Lake of the Ozarks

Easter is just around the corner, and there are many fun Easter Egg Hunts and Brunches happening all around the Lake of the Ozarks. A B Pest Control & Insulation has all the details of the Easter festivities happening this weekend.

3rd Annual Osage Beach Easter Egg Hunt

The 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt held by the City of Osage Beach is a fun-filled event that the whole family will love. It includes 4 different age group easter egg hunts, local 4-H animal displays, face painters and bounce houses.

When: April 15
Where: Osage Beach City Park
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Easter Bunny at Stonecrest Mall

Bring the kids to Stonecrest Mall to meet the Easter Bunny before he goes out to hide all the eggs!

When: April 15
Where: Stonecrest Book & Toy
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Easter Weekend at Old Kinderhook

A fun-filled Easter weekend at Old Kinderhook. Saturday includes golf specials with prizes, kid's putting contest, Easter bunny visit & pictures, Easter Egg coloring, Egg Hunt, Easter Olympics and Bunny Bonfire. Sunday there will be a sunrise service, Easter Bunny visit & pictures, Easter Brunch, golf specials with prizes.

When: April 15 - 16
Where: Old Kinderhook
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Reservations: 573-317-4314

Easter Brunch at Lake Valley

Traditional Breakfast items, omlet station, salads, potatoes, vegetable, 3 entrees and assorted desserts.

When: April 16
Where: Lake Valley Country Club
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Reservations: 573-346-7213

Easter Brunch at Osage National

Easter Brunch with all the expected favorites.

When: April 16
Where: Osage National Golf Resort
Time: 11:00 AM
Reservations: 573-365-1950 ext. 23

Easter Egg Hunt in the Park

On Easter Sunday, the Laurie Easter Egg Hunt invites children of all ages to find 14,00 eggs that are hidden throughout the fair grounds. In addition, the Easter Bunny will make an appearance!

When: April 16
Where: Laurie Fairgrounds
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Captain Ron's Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt

Join Captain Ron's for Easter Brunch from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and family-friendly Easter Egg Hunt, which begins at noon.

When: April 16
Where: Captain Ron's Bar & Grill
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Easter Brunch at Tan-Tar-A Resort

Join Tan-Tar-A Resort for a fabulous Easter Brunch in the Grand Ballroom. Reservations are required.

When: April 16
Where: Grand Ballroom at Tan-Tar-A Resort
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Reservations: 573-348-8619

Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt at The Lodge of Four Seasons

Celebrate Easter at HK's Restaurant at The Lodge of Four Seasons. Families can visit with the Easter Bunny before hunting for Easter Eggs.

When: April 16
Where: The Lodge of Four Seasons
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Reservations: 573-365-8509

Easter Brunch at H. Toad's

H. Toad's Easter Buffet will be held on Easter Sunday. Bring the whole family!

When: April 16
Where: H. Toad's Bar & Grill at Camden on the Lake
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Reservations: 573-365-5620

Easter Brunch at Inn at Grand Glaize

Bring your friends and family and join the Inn at Grand Glaize for a special brunch at J D Waddles.

When: April 16
Where: Inn at Grand Glaize
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Reservations: 573-348-4731

Easter at Shawnee Bluff Winery

Hop on over to Shawnee Bluff Winery for Easter Brunch and family fun! There are two options for brunch including waffles or eggs benedict. There will be live music from Spontaneous Duo of Adam & Josh and fun festive lawn games for all on Studio Hill.

When: April 16
Where: Shawnee Bluff Winery
Time: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (live music from 1:00 - 4:00 PM)
Reservations: 573-365-9935

Happy Easter From A B Pest Control & Insulation

A B Pest Control & Insulation wants to wish you a Happy Easter! Make sure your Easter festivities are pest free by calling a professional Lake of the Ozarks pest control company at 573-964-1100.

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5 Things To Look For In A Pest Control Company

If you own a home, chances are you are going to deal with pests at one point. Whether it's something little like an ant infestation in the kitchen or something big like termites, pests are bound to enter a home. While some pest control problems can be handled with DIY remedies, most of the time it's best to hire a professional. When you decide it's best for a professional pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks to handle your pest problem, here are 5 things to keep in mind.

1. Do They Carry The Appropriate License?

Every professional pest control company needs to have a core pest control and should carry the appropriate licenses for the services they provide. If you are hiring a pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks for ticks in your yard, you should look for a company that carries licenses for ornamental & turf and possibly general pest control. At A B Pest Control & Insulation, we carry seven licenses in addition to the core pest control license. They include ornamental & turf, aquatic pest control, sewer line root control, right-of-way pest control, general structure pest control, termite pest control and public health pest control.

2. Do They Have The Proper Insurance?

In addition to carrying the proper licenses, they should also have the appropriate insurance. Most carry general liability insurance, including insurance for sudden and accidental pollution. Insurance gives you a degree of protection should an accident occur while pesticides are being applied in and around your home. At A B Pest Control & Insulation, we also carry workmen's compensation insurance, which can help protect you in case an employee is injured while working in or around your home.

3. Do They Take Safety Seriously?

At A B Pest Control & Insulation, your safety while applying our pesticides is our number one priority. From carrying the appropriate licenses and insurance to proper application and precautions, we do everything we can to make sure your pest control services are as safe as possible. When you hire A B Pest Control & Insulation to take care of things like fleas & ticks or bed bugs, we let you know ahead of time what to expect and what you can do to prepare for your treatment. The chemicals we use are low order and EPA approved. These are not only safer for our techinicians applying the chemicals but are safer for our customers and their children and pets. We never cut corners by using generic pesticides.

4. Do They Offer Guaranteed Removal?

We take pride in our work, and we want to make sure that your home is completely pest free after our visit. We offer a 10-year guarantee on our termite control services. However, we guarantee a successful removal for all of our services. From ticks & fleas to general household pests, when you hire A B Pest Control & Insulation, you will know the job will get done.

5. Do They Have A Good Track Record?

This question may take a little research, but it is worth it. You want to make sure that you are hiring a trusted Lake of the Ozarks pest control company. The best way to do that is to read reviews and hear from people who have had first-hand experiences with the company you are going to hire. Look online or ask your friends and neighbors.

If you want to hire someone who meets all these criteria, contact A B Pest Control & Insulation at 573-964-1100. We offer safe, effective and professional service with every service job whether you're hiring us for insulation services or pest control services at the Lake of the Ozarks. If you think you have a pest control problem in your home, don't wait to call Lake of the Ozarks' trusted pest control company!

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3 Ways To Prevent Ticks In Your Yard

Ticks are nasty little pests. Not only do they feed on your blood, but in the process of doing so, they can transmit diseases like Lyme disease into your system. A professional pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks can help you reduce the number of pests in your yard, but there are a few things you can do as well.

3 Tips for A Tick Free Yard

You don't have to be walking around the woods to be bitten by a tick. In fact, you can be in your own backyard and find one hanging out. Ticks like damp, shady, brushy, leafy areas, where they can wait for a person or animal to come by. Ticks do not jump, they will wait for a direct contract with a passing person or animal, then they will attach themselves. Luckily, there are three things you can do to reduce the number of ticks in your yard.

1. Keep Lawn Cut

Ticks love to hang out in tall grass and brush, especially around the edges of lawns. Make sure to get rid of their hiding spots by regularly mowing your lawn. The key to tick control in your yard is to make it less attractive to them. By keeping your yard trimmed and cut, ticks will be less likely to be hiding in the grass.

2. Create A Barrier

Ticks don't like to cross paths that are lined with wood chips or gravel. Similar to humans walking over rocks with bare feet, it's not pleasant to them. Create a barrier or buffer zone between your yard and wooded areas to help keep ticks from crossing onto your property.

3. Have A Tidy Yard

Reducing ticks in your yard means making your yard less attractive to ticks, and less attractive to animals that carry ticks, such as mice and deer. In addition to tall brush, ticks also like to hang out in piles of leaves, now that winter is turning into summer, make sure you pick up and debris laying around your lawn. Make your lawn less attractive to mice and other small rodents by keeping wood piles and bird feeders off the ground and away from your home.

Ticks & Your Animals

During the spring and summer months, it's important to check your furry pets for ticks after they have been outside. Ticks can attach themselves to dogs and cats to feed. The places where ticks attach can become red and irritated, but more importantly, ticks are capable of causing many diseases in your pet including Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Lyme disease can cause arthritis and swelling of your animal's joints, which results in painful lameness. Rocky Mountain spotted fever can cause fever, lameness and other symptoms. Make sure your dogs and cats are protected by regularly administering them flea and tick control products. Your veterinarian can advise you about the best product for your animals.

A Pest Free Yard With A B Pest Control & Insulation

Don't let pests like ticks ruining your summer fun! A B Pest Control & Insulation can spray your home and yard to make sure there are no pests hiding out. Our pest control services at the Lake of the Ozarks can ensure that there will be no pests crashing your backyard BBQs. To get your home, yard and docks ready for the busy summer season, call us at 573-964-1100.

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Get Your Home Ready For Spring!

Now that we have set our clocks forward one hour, many homeowners have spring on their mind. This time of the year, we are cleaning out our homes and getting everything ready for the summer season. If you are spring cleaning this year, A B Pest Control & Insulation has a few things you should keep in mind to help keep your home pest free this year.

Inspect Your Home

With the change in season, it's important to do an inspection of your home. Look for any signs of an infestation, especially of stinging insects like wasps and bees. Don't forget to look in the attic and outbuildings like sheds, barns and garages. Be sure to carefully inspect places like rafters and vents, as theses are common areas for nests to be built. If you do spot a nest, call a professional Lake of the Ozarks pest control company, as these pests are too dangerous to remove yourself.

Seal Up Entry Points

While inspecting your home for nests, it's also a good idea to look for any entry points. Look for cracks along windows and doors and any holes in the window screens. Most pest infestations can be traced back to tiny fissures in windows or door frames. Ants are very diligent in looking for new ways to enter your home so you may have to examine your home several times a year. If you need help pinpointing points of entrance, contact a professional pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Keep Food In Air Tight Containers

The kitchen is basically a big magnet for pests. Lower your risk of a pest infestation by keeping it clean and tidy and by making sure all food is kept in an air tight container. If food isn't properly sealed, pests will be more than happy to indulge in it. Wipe down counters, clean out your pantry and make sure you keep the floors clean to help keep pests at bay in your kitchen.

Remove Standing Water

Bugs enjoy hanging out around water. In addition, water is the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. While inspecting your home this spring, ensure your home's drainage system is working properly. Clean out your gutters and remove the debris that has accumulated over the winter season. Ensure the drain spout is pointing away from your home's foundation and that the gutters are draining properly with no leakage.

Move Wood Away From Home & Trim Trees and Bushes

During the spring season, it is best to trim back trees and bushes and remove any dead branches. It's best to do this before the leaves have grown back so it's easier to spot what needs to be removed. Make sure pests don't have easy access to your home by making sure trees don't hang over your roof and that bushes are at least 5 feet from your house. Ants, spiders, termites and other pests like to hide out in firewood, so make sure it's stored as far away from your home as possible and is lifted off the ground by at least 18 inches.

Call A B Pest Control & Insulation

Ensure your home is pest free by calling A B Pest Control & Insulation at 573-964-1100. By having your home sprayed regularly by a pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks, you can stop pests in their path and lower your chances of having an infestation. Being proactive is the best way to make sure your home is pest free this season!

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Happy St. Patrick's Day!

March 17 is St. Patrick's Day, which is a day most Americans celebrate with green beer and corned beef and cabbage. However, this holiday has not always been about pinching people not wearing green and leprechauns. A B Pest Control & Insulation has taken a closer look at this traditional Irish holiday.

St. Patrick's Death

Saint Patrick, who lived in the fifth century, is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland. While he was born in Roman Britain, at 16, he was kidnapped and brought to Ireland as a slave. He later escaped, but returned to Ireland, and was credited with bringing Christianity to the nation. St. Patrick is believed to have died on March 17, 461, and for thousands of years, it has been observed as a religious holiday in Ireland. In addition, the mythology surrounding his life became incredibly entwined in the Irish culture.

The First St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Around the ninth and tenth century, people in Ireland have been observing the Roman Catholic feast is St. Patrick on March 17. However, the first parade in honor is St. Patrick's Day didn't occur in Ireland. Instead, it was held in the United States on March 17, 1762. Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City with Celtic music to help the soldiers reconnect with their Irish roots.

Over the next 35 years, Irish patriotism among American immigrants flourished, which prompted the rise of the "Irish Aid" societies, such as the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick and the Hibernian Society. Each group held its own annual parades, which featured bagpipes and drums. In 1848, several of the New York Irish Aids societies united their parades to form one official New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade. Today, that parade is one of the world's oldest civilian parade and the largest in the United States with over 150,000 participants. Each year, nearly 3 million people line up along the 1.5-mile parade route to watch the 5-hour procession. Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Savannah also celebrate St. Patrick's Day with huge parades involving anywhere between 10,000 - 20,00 participants each.

Celebrations Around the World

As Irish immigrants made their way throughout the United States, other cities developed their own traditions. In Chicago, the annual dying of the Chicago River green started in 1962, when city pollution-control workers used dyes to trace illegal sewage discharges. They soon realized that the green dye would be a unique way to celebrate the holiday. The first year, they released 100 pounds of green vegetable dye into the river, which was enough to keep it green for a week. However, today, only 40 pounds of dye are used to minimize environmental damage, and it only turns it green for several hours.

Although North America is known for large St. Patrick's Day Celebrations, the holiday is celebrated in many other locations that are far from Ireland, including Japan, Singapore and Russia. In Ireland, St. Patrick's Day was traditionally a religious occasion, and up until the 1970s, Irish laws mandated that pubs be closed on March 17. However, the government began a national campaign to use St. Patrick's Day to drive tourism and showcase Ireland and Irish culture to the rest of the world. Today, approximately 1 million people take part in Ireland's St. Patrick's Festival in Dublin each year. The festival is a multi-day celebration that features parades, concerts, outdoor theater production and fireworks show.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

A B Pest Control & Insulation wants to wish you a happy and safe St. Patrick's Day! Although the Bagnell Dam St. Patrick's Day parade was last weekend, there are still fun ways to celebrate during St. Patrick's Day weekend. The St. Patrick's Water Parade at Captain Ron's Bar & Grill is on March 18, as well as the St. Patrick's Day Short Bus Shuffle on the west side of the Lake. If you are participating in any fun St. Patrick's Day celebration, have fun, but remember to be safe and always have a designated driver.

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