3 Services to Schedule this Fall

Fall at the Lake of the Ozarks is in full swing and we couldn’t be more excited for cooler weather and beautiful fall foliage. However, many people often have the misconception that with cooler weather comes less pests and declined need for other home maintenance services. That actually couldn't be further from the truth. Pest control, animal trapping and insulation repair is just as important in the fall as it is any other time of the year! Here are 3 services you should be scheduling this fall with A B Pest Control!

1. Pest Control
The fall season does NOT mean that pests are gone. In fact, you may notice an influx in unwelcome visitors in your home! Pests are going to be looking for a safe warm place to hide out this winter, and your doorstep's welcome sign is just as inviting to them as it is to your human guests! To ensure they're not infesting your home, you'll need to continue to have pest control services done even throughout the cold season. We can create a schedule for routine pest control needs.

2. Animal Trapping
During the colder months, rodents and other nuisance animals tend to try to find their way into the warmth of homes. Their primal instincts tell them they need to find warm shelter with food and water. These opportunistic critters can wreak havoc as they can chew through insulation, wiring, and cause all sorts of property damage. If you've notices scratching and skittering in your walls or attic, or have seen rodents around your home, it's time to get A B Pest Control & Insulation out to safely capture and remove those pesky rodents from your home.

3. Insulation Replacement
Proper insulation in your home ensures that the cool stays in when it's hot outside and that the heat stays in when it's cold outside. Not only will you feel more comfortable with your home properly insulated, but you'll also save money on your energy bill, as your HVAC system will not have to work as hard cooling or heating your home! So if you notice a draft or notice your HVAC system is working extra hard to keep up, it may be time to call in the experts to replace the insulation in your home.

A B Pest Control & Insulation Can Help This Fall
When you're looking for some help around your home this fall, 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 keep your home protected and pest free all year long! To learn more about our services or to make an appointment visit our website or give us a call!

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Celebrate 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

474 S. State Hwy 7

Camdenton Missouri 65020

Pricing: $10/person

Survive a zombie wasteland with your family with lots of foam darts, and a nerf gun of your choice! Proceeds to benefit Kids Harbor Child Advocacy Center. Open every Friday and Saturday night through October. Children must be accompanied by and adult.

MECCA Family Farms - U Pick Pumpkin Patch

425 Delmar

Roach Missouri 65787

Admission: $7/person

MECCA Family Farm is a U-Pick pumpkin patch open weekends in October from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Open Saturdays & Sundays in October. They have a big slide, petting zoo, corn crib, crop maze, hay mountain, obstacle course, pumpkin painting, corn cannon, concession stand.

Hy-Vee Hollow Trick-or-Treat

October 25th

Hy-Vee Parking Lot

929 State Hwy D

Osage Beach Missouri 65065

Admission: $2/child

Check out the Hy-Vee Parking lot for the annual Hy-Vee Hollow Trick-or-treat event! This event will be held on Thursday October 25th from 4-7 PM in the Hy-Vee Parking Lot. Don't forget your costumes! Admission for this event 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.

Eldon PTO Trunk-or-Treat

October 27th

Eldon Elementary School Storm Shelter

409 East 25th St.

Eldon MO 65026

Hours of Operation: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come join the Eldon PTO for a FUN, FREE, FAMILY FRIENDLY, night of trick-or-treating. This year Trunk-or-Treat will again be held behind the Storm Safety Building between the South and Upper Elementary Schools. Anyone and everyone is invited to participate by attending or having a trunk of your own! Please keep all decorations and costumes family appropriate. 

H.Toad's Halloween Party & Costume Contest

October 27th

2359 Bittersweet Rd.

Lake Ozark MO 65049

Hours of Operation: 8:00 pm – 1:00 am

Come out for a Halloween Party and Costume Contest at The Horny Toad - no cover! Prizes and Drink Specials! DJ Lou Diesel will be live keeping the party going all night long.

HOWL-O-WEEN Festival

October 27th

Dogwood Animal Shelter

1075 Runabout Drive

Osage Beach Missouri 65065

Hours of Operation: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Save the date for Dogwood Animal Shelter’s 8th annual HOWL-O-WEEN FESTIVAL ! FREE TO ATTEND! Pet costume contests, tricks for treats, pet parade, alumni parade and other pet activities! Kids Crafts and games! Crafters! Meet Sparkie da Clown and Captain Scalawag! Music by DJ Gary Phillips! Lunches available for purchase! Quilt raffle! Fun for the whole family – both two-legged and four-legged!

Halloween on the Bagnell Dam Strip

October 27th

Hours of Operation: 2:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Trick or Treating at businesses along the Strip from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Games and Cookie Walk at Luby’s Plaza from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Costume Contest at Luby’s stage: 4:00 pm

Pumpkin Decorating Contest: Drop off your decorated pumpkin between 2 pm and 4 pm at Luby’s Stage. Winners announced after the costume contest.

Pie Eating Contest following the Costume Contest.

Teen Night at the Lake Ozark Live Stage from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm.

SpookTacular Trick-or-Treat

October 31st

474 S. State Hwy 7

Camdenton Missouri 65020

A safe, free, family-friendly trick or treating experience will be held at Splatz Paintball from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Wednesday, October 31st. Music, contests, fun and games will be held both indoors and outdoors.

Halloween Trick-or-Treating Event

October 31st

Osage Beach Outlet Marketplace

4540 Osage Beach Pkwy

Osage Beach MO 65065

Hours of Operation: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Calling all ghosts, princesses, superheroes & witches... Come out for an evening of trick-or-treating! Wear your best costumes and join in the fun. Start the evening off by visiting the host tent, located near the main entrance at the stoplight. It is there where you will find a list and map of participating retailers, candy for the kiddos and a goody bag for the parents. The fun kicks off at 4:30pm, walk the center for candy and treats (utilizing the map and list of participating retailers) until 6:30pm.

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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At A B Pest Control & Insulation We're Hanging Bats and Dropping Spiders!

A B Pest Control & Insulation will start it’s 19th year in business. We have been proud members of the community and have been excited to grow with the needs of the lake area. Back in 2011 we added the insulation part of our company because of the need to be licensed for the pest control cellulose applications. June of 2012 we became a full-fledged insulation company that offers all types of insulation services. We continue to grow and change with the lake area needs. Check out the many ways we're hanging bats and dropping spiders throughout the Lake area!

Let Us 'Drop' those Creepy Crawlies!
When it comes to those creepy crawly critters lurking around your home, 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 “green” services with essential oils.

Our Insulation Team will Hang Batts in Your Walls!
No, we don't mean the flittering pests seeking shelter in your attic. We mean batts, or precut pieces of insulation that fit perfectly into cavities on standard 8 ft high walls! Make sure your home is protected from the cold and unwanted 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 can insulate commercial or residential locations, 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.

We Can Keep Your Outdoor Nightmares at Bay!
Not only do we take care of your indoor pest and insulation needs, we also handle your outdoor nightmares all year round as well! A B Pest can treat your lawn and outdoor perimeter for pests that invade and damage your yard, plant beds, and gardens. But more than that, when dandelions and other weeds make their presence throughout your lawn, we can develop a turf management program tailored just for your lawn. Good turf management is the first step in an effective, environmentally sound weed control program.

Quality that Makes the Difference
Our motto the “Quality that makes the difference” still rings true today and we couldn’t do it without our awesome staff of technicians in the field and our office staff that helps get it all set-up. If you have any unwanted creepy crawly critters in your home or need assistance maintaining your lawn this Fall, call A B Pest Control & Insulation at 573-964-1100. By calling a professional, you can make sure these pests are removed and your home's premises is properly treated and maintained, you can be sure those pests don't come back. Please give us a call to see if we can assist you!

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Watch Out for those Yellow Jackets!

The cooler weather has us all wanting to spend time outdoors before the winter months sneak their way in. After all, the crisp cool breeze and changing colors of the leaves are best enjoyed outside. But we're not the only ones taking advantage of the cooler temps. In fact, there are several species scrimmaging to prepare for the winter months. But one that proves to be a major nuisance to humans every fall is the yellow jacket!

Yellow Jacket Habits
Yellow jackets are most active in the late summer and early fall. They can become increasingly aggressive in gathering food and are more likely to sting during this time. Since food is such a primary concern for the majority of yellow jackets, the workers can get territorial and become agitated as cooler weather approaches in autumn. Instinct tells them that scavenging for food and a safe place to wait out the winter is literally a matter of life and death.

Most yellow jackets have a short life cycle simply because most nests are primarily built exposed to the elements and they can’t survive winter. However, if yellow jackets have discovered an area inhabited by humans, their nests can last for years if undisturbed since they can be built in the cracks of our businesses, houses, sheds, and foundations. If the yellow jackets find a place to stay warm and protected from the elements, their nest can grow quite enormously and can house multiple queens!

Avoid Getting Stung
If you happen to come across a nest of yellow jackets, cover your face and walk away from the nest slowly. Fast movements can attract more yellow jackets, resulting in more stings. You should also avoid squashing a yellow jacket outdoors. When crushed, yellow jackets emit a type of hormone that causes them to alert other nearby yellow jackets to attack. Killing one yellow jacket could lead to further stings.

Treating a Sting
If you do get stung, and you have only a mild reaction to the sting, you can treat it with an over-the-counter cream such as hydrocortisone or put a cold compress on it to reduce swelling. If someone who is allergic gets stung, the sting could cause severe allergic reactions that require the use of an EpiPen. Some have life threatening reactions that require immediate medical attention. This is known as an anaphylactic reaction. It's important to keep an eye on the sting. If a sting reaction gets worse over time instead of better, a person should seek medical treatment. Infection usually sets in about 24 to 48 hours after a person has been stung.

Get Rid of Your Yellow Jacket Infestation
If you've found a colony of yellow jackets invading your home, it's best to steer clear and contact a professional Lake of the Ozarks pest control company. Ignoring the nests could cause potentially damage to your property as well as risking the health of you, your family and your pets. Multiple stings can be deadly, especially if one is allergic. Contact a professional team that understands how to safely dispose of your yellow jacket problem. Call A B Pest Control & Insulation and rest easy knowing that your Yellow Jacket infestation will be taken care of!

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October Events at the Lake of the Ozarks

The fall season at the Lake of the Ozarks is packed with great activities for the entire family to enjoy! If you haven't participated in some of the local fall festivities, you're missing out on a fantastic time! This week, A B Pest Control & Insulation wants to share with you just a few of the upcoming fall festivals to check out around the Lake area this October! Take a look:

Arts in the Park
Oct 06, 2018
Linn Creek City Park
102 W Valley Drive
Linn Creek MO 65052

Free to all children and their families and friends. Crafts to Make, Dancers to Perform, Science to learn, Hot Dogs to eat, and Sparky da Clown!

Versailles Olde Tyme Apple Festival
Oct 06, 2018
Downtown Versailles
Versailles MO 65084

The Versailles Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the 39th Annual Olde Tyme Apple Festival. This award-winning festival is enjoyed by thousands of festival-goers from all over the state and beyond. Activities include a parade, many vendors selling wares, lots of food booths, a car show (at Versailles City Park), fiddle contest, apple pie and much more!

33rd Annual Fall Harbor Hop
Oct 13, 2018
Multiple Waterfront Locations
Lake Wide

Anyone can enter for a fun day on Lake of the Ozarks! Visit over 40 of our participating locations on the water to collect your poker hand. Enter the Harbor hop by stopping at any of the check points. To obtain a hand, sign up and pay an optional $20 donation. Any player can enter more than once. The 1st card is drawn at the checkpoint where the hand is purchased; 6 additional cards are obtained by hopping to six more checkpoints drawing one card, per hand, at each location. The hand is complete when the 7th card is drawn. To qualify the hand must be turned in by 7pm at your last checkpoint. Winners will be notified by certified mail. A few Harbor Hop checkpoints open as early as 9:00 am, but most open at 11:00 am. Visit http://www.funlake.com/harborhop for a complete list of participating locations and scheduled times.

18th Annual Osage Beach Fall Festival
Oct 13, 2018
Osage Beach City Park
950 Hatchery Rd.
Osage Beach MO 65065

Get ready to enjoy the 18th Annual Osage Beach Fall Festival! It's bound to be a fun Fall time! There will be FREE kids activities- bounce houses, petting zoo, pumpkin decorating. Arts and crafts booths, live music, food vendors, Police, Fire, and EMS displays, and much more.

Apple Butter Days & Fall Festival
Oct 19, 2018 - Oct 20, 2018
Camden County Museum
206 South Locust Street
Linn Creek Missouri 65052

Many crafters with a variety of items. Open 9 am to 4 pm both days at the Craft demonstrations, quilt raffle, apple butter and apple pies available. Admission free. Chili and soup lunch available for donation.

Festival of Witches & Warlocks
Oct 20, 2018
Haunted Castle House Bed and Breakfast
841 Hwy C
Brumley Missouri 65017

The Festival of Witches & Warlocks is a costume party benefiting the Lake Regional Health System HOPE program; Held outside at the Haunted Castle House Bed and Breakfast. We will have vendors set up for shopping, door prizes, cash bars, music, dancing and good times.

Tickets are $25 per person in advance and $30 at the event. All proceeds will go to the Lake Regional Cancer Center's Hope Program.

Camdenton ArtsFest
Oct 27, 2018
Camdenton City Park
380 City Park Road
Camdenton Missouri 65020

Camdenton Parks in association with the Camdenton Art Advisory Board will host a day focused on the Arts. Planning is underway with tentative plans for exhibits and activities throughout City Park to include art demonstrations and classes in various forms of media such as oil and water based paint, fiber, sculpture, clay and paper. A kids area will be available where they can create an assortment of art projects to take home with them. Displays of works by local and regional artists and a vendors area where items can be purchased are in the works as well. Performances may include local dance groups, musical acts, poetry readings and theatrical sketches.

SpookTacular Trick-or-Treat
Oct 31, 2018
474 S. State Hwy 7
Camdenton Missouri 65020

A safe, free, family-friendly trick or treating experience will be held at Splatz Paintball from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Wednesday, October 31st. Music, contests, fun and games will be held both indoors and outdoors.

Your Lake of the Ozarks Pest Control Company
These are just a few of MANY fall events taking place around the Lake of the Ozarks area this October. For more information on other great events around the Lake area, visit www.FunLake.com. 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 fall 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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