Plan the Perfect Backyard Picnic

With this beautiful weather and these perfect temperatures, you're probably trying to come up with some excuse to get the family outside and out from in front of the television. You don't have to plan out some extravagant outing that costs a bunch of money, or even takes you away from home. In fact, A B Pest Control & Insulation thinks that days like these are perfect for enjoying what you've got available right at your doorstep. Take advantage of these gorgeous days by planning the perfect backyard picnic!

Pick the Perfect Spot

Your yard is just as good, if not better, as any potential picnic location you could think of. Just pick a shaded spot under some trees, throw a blanket down, and get comfortable! It's conveniently located. You don't have to pack up the whole kitchen and the family into your car and drive anywhere. Plus, if you forget something (like sunscreen), you can just run back inside to grab it. And if you lose track of time and the sun begins to set on your picnic, you don't have to worry about rushing to get packed and trek back home. You're in the comfort of your backyard! Just start up your fire pit and continue to enjoy the great outdoors just steps away from your home!

Plan Out a Delicious Meal

Typically when you go on a picnic, you meal prep ahead of time and it generally consists of finger foods and cold cut sandwiches, simply because its easier. When you plan a backyard picnic, you'll have access to your kitchen and your grill. So, there's no reason why you and your family can't have a delicious hearty meal filled with your favorite items. Fire up the grill and enjoy some tasty barbecue on your picnic!

Make it Fun for Everyone

Break out a couple of yard games such as yard Yatzee or jumbo Jenga and enjoy a fun competition between family members. You can also get some kites to fly, play a game of tag, or go on an impromptu scavenger hunt. If you find that you're having so much fun that your picnic goes into the evening, you can make s'mores around the fire pit, chase fireflies, and find constellations with the kiddos.

Make Sure Your Lawn is Ready

Be sure that your lawn is free of pests by having your lawn and home treated regularly. A B Pest Control & Insulation can take care of all of your pest and rodent problems and can set you up on a routine maintenance schedule to ensure that your lawn and home remains pest free all year long. We also offer lawn maintenance services, so we can keep your lawn looking great and picnic ready all summer long. If you're in need of pest control or lawn maintenance services, trust the best pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks to care for your home and lawn!

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Flea Infestation and Treatment: Here's What You Need to Know

Have you noticed your pet scratching incessantly lately? Have you checked him for fleas? Even if you have found that your pet does have fleas and have treated them, the problem may persist because the fleas still have a proximal advantage to your home. And remember, fleas can live on your blood, too, not just your pets. This can mean your "minor" flea issue could be much worse than you realize! So, this week, A B Pest Control is sharing with you some information about what is entailed in treating flea infestations.

Where are these Fleas Coming From?
Flea infestations often come from pets bringing them in from outdoors. The pests attach to your pet when its outside, and then infests its fur and the places it sleeps indoors. Other animals such as rodents, raccoons, or feral cats venturing into your yard may be the culprits bringing these pesky pests into your yard. So, the most effective ways to keep fleas from getting inside the home is to eliminate outdoor flea habitats and outdoor hosts. While you can't always prevent these animals from entering your turf, you can be proactive by treating your lawn and pets with flea control products. However, in order to effectively treat for fleas, you'll first need to understand their life-cycle. Let's take a look.

Understanding the Flea's Life-Cycle
There are four stages in the life cycle of a flea: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Depending on the environmental temperature and humidity levels, the total life cycle will take anywhere from a couple weeks to several months, or even years.

1. A single adult female can lay about 40 eggs every day. Eggs take anywhere from two days to two weeks to develop, hatching when environmental conditions are just right for them. Larvae then emerges as the next life stage. 
2. If conditions are favorable, the larvae will spin cocoons in about 5-20 days of hatching from their eggs. This leads to the next life stage, called the cocoon or pupae stage. 
3. This cocoon stage is the last developmental stage before the adult flea emerges. The cocoon protects the pupae for several days or weeks before the adult flea emerges. If environmental conditions are not right for emergence, the cocoon can protect the developing flea for months, and in some cases, years. 
4. The adult flea will not emerge until the presence of a potential host is made obvious - by vibrations, rising levels of carbon dioxide, and body heat. This can be caused by your pet walking by and brushing against the cocoon, or even from you moving around your home.

Unfortunately, this life-cycle means that getting rid of fleas can require more than one treatment to effectively eliminate the problem once an infestation has occurred.

Flea Control Services
Flea prevention for both the home and yard can be difficult, and eliminating them once an infestation occurs is even harder. Without a proactive approach, any homeowner is vulnerable to an infestation. But don't worry, you don't have to face this battle on your own. If you do experience a flea infestation, call on the Lake of the Ozarks pest control company to send those fleas packing. We can help you be victorious in eliminating and preventing those pesky pests in the future!

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