Experience the 32nd 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! Last week officially kicked off this year's events with the annual Mini Shootout and "Run What You Brung" Poker Run. But we've still got an entire week packed with fun Shootout events taking place all week long! 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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SHOOTOUT HALL OF FAME DINNER & INDUCTION

Date: Aug 25, 2020

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 25, 2020 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 32 years of Shootout and to honor the inductees.

SHOOTOUT ON THE STRIP STREET PARTY

Date: Aug 26, 2020

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 27, 2020

Location: Performance Boat Center

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

Hours of Operation: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

SHOOTOUT POLYLIFT & LAKEFRONT LIVING REALTY POKER RUN

Date: Aug 28, 2020

Location: Multiple Waterfront Venues in Gravois Mills

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

Hours of Operation: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm

Pre-registration at Performance Boat Center, Thursday 8/27, 4:00pm – 9:00 pm. Poker Run starts 8:00 am Friday 8/28, Captain Ron's; Poker Run Dinner and Awards Presentations at Shady Gators. Check out the link above for the Poker Run stops. 

32nd ANNUAL LAKE OF THE OZARKS SHOOTOUT

Date: SAT, AUG 29TH, 2020 - SUN, AUG 30TH, 2020

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! 

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Everyone here at A B Pest Control & Insulation cannot wait for the 32nd 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! If you've got guests coming into town to watch this spectacular event, make sure your home is pest free. Give us a call today to schedule a treatment!

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5 Fun Facts about Cicadas

It's that time of year again, when we walk outside and hear that distinct buzzing noise that seems to drone on nonstop and seems to just keep getting louder as the days pass. This is the sound of the Cicada song. In this week's blog, we're giving a wealth of knowledge on these intriguing creatures and sharing 5 interesting facts about Cicadas!

What is a Cicada?
First of all, you've probably heard the calling of these little critters, but may not have ever actually seen where all the noise is coming from. Cicadas are oval-shaped, winged insects that provide a buzzing and clicking song heard in nature throughout the summer. There are more than 3,000 species of cicadas, but only about 190 species are common in the United States.

1. Cicadas are Herbivores.
This means they eat vegetation. Young cicadas eat liquid from plant roots, while molting cicadas eat twigs. Adult cicadas do not feed, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture.

2. They have Unique Mating Calls.
The buzzing sound they make is a mating call. Male cicadas vibrate a white, drumlike membrane on their abdomens called a tymbal. A group of singing cicadas is called a chorus. The singing attracts both males and females to a certain area. The males join in on the singing and the females mate with the males.

3. Female Cicadas Lay from 200 to 600 Eggs.
After mating, the female cuts slits into the bark of a twig and deposits her eggs there. She may do so repeatedly, until she has laid several hundred eggs. When the eggs hatch, the newborn nymphs drop to the ground, where they burrow and start another cycle.

4. Cicadas are the Elders of the Insect World.
Cicadas can live a relatively long time: 4 to 17 years, depending on whether they are annual or periodical cicadas. The periodical cicadas live the longest. They spend most of their lives underground as larvae, followed by a short adulthood — from two to six weeks — above ground, according to the University of Michigan's Museum of Zoology.

5. There are Two Types of Cicadas.
Annual cicadas emerge every year in late June or August, while periodical cicadas emerge in cycles of 13 or 17 years, depending on the species. When periodical cicadas emerge, all the adults in a given location emerge at the same. Tens of thousands to over a million insects can reside in a relatively small area of land. A group of periodicals that emerge at the same time is called a brood.

Cicadas Are Amazing Critters!
As with any kind of insect you may see around your home, especially any unfamiliar ones, seeing a cicada might cause a bit of panic at first sight. However, we feel its important to share that cicadas are mostly beneficial. They prune mature trees, aerate the soil, and once they die, their bodies serve as an important source of nitrogen for growing trees. If you notice a buzzing song around your home and see these intriguing insects around, just let them be. They'll soon be finishing out their life cycle and are not harmful to you or your lawn.

While it is our job to provide pest control at the Lake of the Ozarks, it's also our duty to educate you on the insects that are not technically pests, but merely there. However, the next time you’re dealing with destructive pests, call up the best pest control service at the Lake of the Ozarks to take care of your pesky pest problems.

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Missouri’s Elusive Critters: Scorpions

Scorpions in Missouri? Yes! As shocking as that may be to some, we do have scorpions! While scorpions generally prefer rocky places where they can hide in the dark, there have been many cases of these sneaky creatures showing up in homes around the Lake of the Ozarks. A B Pest Control & Insulation has the dirt on scorpions—read on to find out more about them.

Striped Bark Scorpions

In Missouri, we have one species called the striped bark scorpion. This species is distinguished, among other things, by a dark triangle is on top of the head. Young striped bark scorpions are pale yellowish brown, usually with two broad lengthwise dark stripes on the abdomen (the back); older scorpions are uniform dark brown with the stripes faint or lacking.

Where Can They Be Found?
Scorpions prefer glades with lots of loose rock (such as limestone or dolomite glades) so that they can hide from the sun during the day. Scorpions seek out these places, especially if there are few humans around, because here they find ideal shelter and plentiful food. Scorpions are sometimes found in buildings and shelters, as well as under piles of wood, brush, or garbage.

Facts About Scorpions
Scorpions have scary amazing survival abilities. When scorpions are in the wild, they regularly live from two to ten years, but they can live up to 25 years in captivity. They can go a year without eating and can survive 48 hours underwater due to their “book lungs.” Scorpions birth their young instead of laying eggs and they can be seen carrying their babies around on their back until they are old enough to take care of themselves. Scorpions have very low metabolic rates, allowing them to be able to survive on little food. These creatures will go to desperate measures when they do need food, and have even been known to eat their young.

Are They Dangerous?
While all species of scorpions do sting, only 25 of the 2,000 species in the world are venomous enough to be dangerous to adults. Although the sting of this species is quite painful, it is almost never life-threatening. However, just as with bee and wasp stings, some people can respond with an allergic reaction that requires medical attention. If you are in an area with likely habitat for scorpions or other venomous creatures, use caution when turning over rocks, and don't step or put your hand where you cannot see.

Call A B Pest Control & Insulation
While scorpions in Missouri are not dangerous, we doubt you want them in your home. A B Pest Control & Insulation can help prevent these creatures from sneaking into your house or business with our effective pesticide. We offer a wide range of pest control services so that you and your family can relax in your home without worrying about insects or animals intruding in on your family time. For the best pest control at the Lake of the Ozarks, we’ve got you covered.

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What's Going on Around the Lake in August?

The last school-free summer weeks are here! Squeeze in some last minute summer fun at the Lake of the Ozarks with these area events. A B Pest Control & Insulation has the scoop on some fun events in August. Your summer is sure to end with a bang at the Lake of the Ozarks with these popular upcoming events.

Community Events 

Lake Ozark Speedway - DeGraffenreid Heating and Cooling Night

Aug 08, 2020

Lake Ozark Speedway

50 Twiggy Lane

Eldon MO 65026

DeGraffenreid Heating and Cooling Night at Lake Ozark Speedway. $700 to WIN Street Stock Event Classes: POWRi Midwests Lightning Sprints, Street Stock, Pure Stock, B Modified, and Late Model. Pits open at 3PM. Grandstand Gates open at 5PM. Hot Laps start at 6:30PM. Racing starts at 7PM. 

Adult (13+) $15, Senior (62+)/Military $12, Youth (6-12) $5, Kids 5 and under FREE. 

Family Pass includes 2 Adults (13+) and 2 Youth (6-12) $35. Pit Pass $35.

TECH N9NE at Regalia

Aug 08, 2020

Regalia Hotel Hippopotamus Swim Up Bar

250 Racquet Club Drive

Lake Ozark MO 65049

Hours of Operation: 6 pm - 11 pm

Catch TECH N9NE at the Hippopotamus Swim Up Bar on August 8, 2020!!! Special guest Krizz Kailko and opening act Jehry Robinson!!!!! Tickets on sale at ticketor.com/theregaliahotel

Troprockin' Ozarks Fest

Aug 13, 2020 - Aug 16, 2020

Margaritaville Lake Resort

494 Tan-Tar-A Drive

Osage Beach MO 65065

Hours of Operation: 1:00 pm – 1:00 am Each Day

A huge weekend of Troprockin' music and fun open to all; Hosted by The Free Range Parrots at Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake of the Ozarks. All proceeds go to benefit USO of Missouri.

Lake of the Ozarks Bike Night

Aug 20, 2020

Bagnell Dam Strip

Bagnell Dam Blvd

Lake Ozark MO 65049

Hours of Operation: 5:30 pm

Lake of the Ozarks Bike Night is taking place on the Bagnell Dam Strip the 3rd Thursday of each month. Prizes and giveaways each night. Join us for the Poker walk to wins some great prizes. Register for your chance to win one of two Harley-Davidson Motorcycles. Learn more information at http://www.lakeoftheozarksbikenight.com/.

Annual Mini Shootout

Aug 21, 2020 - Aug 23, 2020

Ha Ha Tonka Springs Cove

D-146

Camdenton Missouri 65020

Hours of Operation: Friday: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm; 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 21-23, 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.

Friday – Meet and greet at Bridal Cave / Thunder Mountain Park.

Saturday – 9am to 5pm

Sunday – 9am to noon. Awards following.

Shootout Treasure Hunt

Aug 24, 2020

Captain Ron's

82 Aloha Ln

Sunrise Beach MO 65079

Hours of Operation: 5:00 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. 24, 2020.

Shootout On The Strip Street Party

Aug 26, 2020

Bagnell Dam Strip

Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark Missouri 65049

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

The “Shootout on the Strip” presented by Waves & Wheels 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!

32nd Annual Lake of the Ozarks Shootout

Aug 29, 2020 - Aug 30, 2020
Captain Ron's
82 Aloha Lane
Sunrise Beach MO 65079

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! For more information and a complete schedule visit the official Lake of the Ozarks Shootout website.

You Can Count on A B Pest Control & Insulation

For monthly events at the Lake of the Ozarks, you can count on your Lake of the Ozarks pest control company. Summer is all about having fun with your friends and family and enjoying the warm weather, so don’t waste your time worrying about pests invading your lake home! You can count on A B Pest Control & Insulation to take care of all of your pesky problems so you can focus on all the good times that summer brings.

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