Why Regular Pest Control is a Must

With winter in full swing, you're probably already thinking about the different things you can do to regulate your rising electric bill from your furnace running to keep your home warm. You're also probably starting to make plans for your spring home maintenance tasks. However, one thing that may not be on your mind is pest control. Now is the perfect time to begin scheduling your pest control treatments for the year. Regular pest control treatments from a Lake of the Ozarks professional pest control company is a must for keeping your home pest free.

Pest Control Management
Taking preventative measures to control pests before they become an issue is one of the best ways to avoid an infestation. Having your home regularly sprayed for pests can help get rid of and prevent a pest infestation. In addition, technicians can help you further prevent any infestations by looking for any warning signs, such as possible entrance points.

In addition to having your home regularly sprayed for pests, it is also a good idea to have the exterior of your home, as well as your lawn, dock and boat sprayed. An untreated lawn can quickly become a haven for all types of pests and rodents who will quickly find their way into your home on their own, or on your pets. Come spring time, docks often become a magnet for pests like mosquitos and orb spiders.

Scheduling Pest Control Treatment
How often you have your home, lawn, dock and boat sprayed depends on the type of treatment plan you want. However, we do typically recommend monthly treatments for the most effective preventative results. Our expert team of technicians can visit your home as often as you want.

Having your appointments scheduled in advance helps make sure your home gets treated in a timely manner even during the busy season! Once summer hits, many pests control companies get extremely busy, especially during the summer holidays, so make sure your house is protected from pests all summer long by scheduling the appointments out in advance!

A B Pest Control offers a wide range of pest control services, including:

• General Pest Control, both Commercial & Residential
• Termite Inspections, Pre-treats, & Treatments
• Pesticide infused insulation to reduce your energy costs and kill insects that hide in unreachable areas of your home.
• Dock Service (spider control)
• Fly Service
• Rodent control (interior and exterior)
• Tree & Lawn Spraying
• Live Trapping (removal and repair)
• Infestations: fleas, roaches, & bed bugs
• Aquatic Pest Control (vegetation) & mosquitoes
• Essential oil services-get rid of pests while providing a safe pest control option for homes with children and pets

Keep Pests Out!
Getting your home, lawn and dock sprayed regularly for pests helps control and prevent any infestations. Make sure your home is protected all year round and call a professional pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks to schedule your routine pest control treatments! A B Pest Control & Insulation is here to make sure there are no pests making themselves welcome in your home. To schedule your pest control treatments this year, call A B Pest Control & Insulation at 573-964-1100.

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5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Holiday Guests

The holidays are supposed to be a joyful time filled with fantastic memories and wonderful bonding opportunities. However, as the host of holiday gatherings, you may be feeling more than just excitement. You may be feeling the anxieties that typically come along with the anticipation of the holidays. So, we at A B Pest Control & Insulation want to help alleviate some of your stresses by providing you some tips to help prepare your home for holiday guests.

1. Meal Prep in Advance
There will be plenty of meals you'll have to prepare. Rather than waiting until the day of to decide on what meals you'll be making and spending all day in the kitchen instead of with your family, meal prep in advance! You can Google all kinds of quick meal ideas that can be prepared and frozen. Then all you have to do is simply pull them out of the freezer and throw them in the oven or crock pot! You can still provide your visitors with a delicious home-made meal without missing out on spending time with them!

2. Make Sleeping Arrangements
Chances are, some of your guests will be planning to stay overnight, especially if they've traveled far. Rather than worrying about finding them a budget friendly hotel room, plan ahead for sleeping arrangements in your own home. Locate all of your air mattresses ahead of time and make sure they're in good condition. Wash your linens and blankets before everyone arrives, and determine where your guests will be staying while they're there. This will eliminate any question of where they'll sleep and how long they can stay.

3. Plan Some Age-Appropriate Activities
Your family and friends may bring their kids while visiting during the holidays, or maybe you have kids of your own. What a joy those little tykes bring to the season... until they get bored. Avoid hearing 'I'm bored' when it's too cold for them to go outside to play, and plan out some age-appropriate activities that'll keep them busy. Some quick ideas: Movie & Snacks, Arts & Crafts, Coloring Books, Scavenger Hunt

4. Deep Clean Your Home
While this may not seem like a stress-less way to prepare for your guests, it's still a must. We, of course, always want to show our homes in the best condition. By doing the cleaning ahead of time, this will allow you to focus more on the enjoyable aspects of having visitors over for the holiday. Plus, this will be a great time for you to 'baby or child proof' your home if it's needed.

5. Schedule Pest Control Services
There's nothing you want less than to see a skittering scurrying critter run across your kitchen floor when you have guests over for the holidays. You've done your diligent duty to deep clean your home and plan the perfect family gathering. Don't let that time be ruined by pesky pests trying to impose their way into your warm home. Schedule your pest control services before your holiday get-togethers so you can feel confident having visitors this holiday season!

We know how exciting and stressful this time of year can be for holiday hosts. We hope that these 5 tips to prepare your home for holiday guests will help make things a little less stressful so you can enjoy time with family. Don't forget to schedule your pest control services at the Lake of the Ozarks before your guests arrive this holiday season!

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