See How A B Pest Control & Insulation can Help with Your Spring Maintenance To-Do List

With spring officially here, and time on our hands to focus on things around the house, many people are starting to get their homes ready for a 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 also 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 the inside of 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

A B Pest Control & Insulation 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 around your home. During the spring, animals are coming out of their winter hibernation and are more active. If you notice unwanted critters hanging out in your yard, just call A B Pest Control & Insulation and our technicians can help to remove them and help you prevent them from coming back.

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 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.

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.

A B Pest Control & Insulation Can Help This Spring

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 visit our website or give us a call!

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What Wood Destroying Pests Are Lurking Around Your Home?

Wood destroying pests running amuck throughout your lawn can disrupt gardens and turf, and it can affect your lawn's appearance as well as your home's foundation negatively. With a wide array of possible culprits, pinpointing which wood-borer is wreaking havoc on your yard and home can be a bit difficult. This week, A B Pest Control & Insulation is providing information on 5 common wood destroying pests that could be wrecking your beautiful landscaping and invading your home.

Termites

Subterranean termites invade homes from the soil around and beneath the structure. Infestations occur when subterranean termite workers locate structural wood in contact with soil or when termites build shelter tubes from the soil across foundation walls and into structural wood. Subterranean termites may also gain access through cracks in the slab or seams where plumbing and electrical lines penetrate the concrete.

Carpenter Ants

Carpenter ants get their name from their habit of building nests in wood. Unlike termites, they do not feed upon wood but merely use it as a place to nest. They will build their nests in human structures and may cause significant structural damage.

Bark Beetles

While these pests typically aren't a concern for indoor structures, they do pose a threat to your lawn and garden. Bark beetles get their name from tunneling in the wood of woody trees and shrubs just below the bark. Exit holes in the bark where adult beetles have emerged often accompanied with sawdust generally indicate the presence of bark beetles. Because the temperatures are historically higher, bark beetles are surviving winters. In short, more beetles are surviving and going after stressed trees!

Powderpost Beetles

Powderpost Beetles love dried wood. That’s while you’ll find them in dead tree branches and other decaying wood. They can transfer their habitats to other nearby wood, which makes your antique dresser stored beside old wood piles or in a garage with old wood joists a prime spot of real estate for these sneaky bugs. Powderpost beetles also can find their way into lumber that is being cured — and then they emerge from the product that has been made using the lumber.

Carpenter Bees

Carpenter bees are often seen hovering near decks, eaves and gables of homes. Although carpenter bees attack many species of dried, seasoned wood, they seem to prefer softwoods such as pine, fir, redwood and cedar. They may damage porch and shed ceilings, railings, overhead trim, wooden porch furniture, dead tree limbs, fence posts, wooden shingles, wooden siding, windowsills and wooden doors. They prefer unpainted or well-weathered wood to painted or hardwood timbers.

Call a Pest Control Professional

Battling wood destroying pests can be an uphill battle. The best way to win is by using a professional pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks. If wood borers are not properly treated, their colonies could continue to grow, and that can cause serious property damage. Make sure these pests don't come into your home and call a professional.

A B Pest Control & Insulation can help you protect your home from all pests that affect Central Missouri from ants and spiders to termites and wasps and everything in between. Make sure pests don't ruin your home and lawn and contact a professional Lake of the Ozarks pest control company today. You can schedule an appointment with A B Pest Control & Insulation at 573-964-1100.

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Get Shamrocked at these Lake Area St. Pat’s Events!

UPDATE: Due to public health concerns, the Lake Ozark St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been canceled.

Next Tuesday is St. Patrick's Day. But at the Lake of the Ozarks, we tend to use a whole weekend to celebrate! If you're planning to spend this St. Pat's weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks, you need to know what's going on and where the best places to be are. A B Pest Control & Insulation has all the information for the St. Patrick’s Day events that are taking place around the Lake of the Ozarks this weekend!

Lucky Days at Camdenton Crossroads

Mar 13, 2020 - Mar 14, 2020

Various Locations

Camdenton MO 65020

In celebration of St Patrick's Day, businesses of the Camdenton Crossroads will be offering promotions and some giveaways. Look for the painted shamrocks on the windows of participating businesses. And be sure to look for Lucky the Leprechaun's friends hiding in each business. Find all of them, turn in the form at any participating business and be entered to win the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! Forms will be available for pick up at the businesses.

Lake Ozark St. Patrick's Day Parade

Mar 14, 2020

Bagnell Dam Strip

1 Bagnell Dam Blvd

Lake Ozark MO 65049

Hours of Operation: 1:00 pm

Join in the fun of an old fashioned parade with floats, marching bands and candy and goodies for the young and young at heart. Many of the local restaurants along the strip will be offering specials and corned beef and cabbage feasts.

St. Patrick's Parade on the Water

Mar 14, 2020

Captain Ron's Bar & Grill

82 Aloha Lane

Sunrise Beach MO 65049

Hours of Operation: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Event begins with an optional breakfast at Captain Ron's beginning at 8:00 a.m. Celebration Cruises yachts loaded with party goers will depart at 10:00 for a fun day on the lake. Decorated boats can join the parade as it cruises to 4 different restaurants on the main channel. Call the Lake West Chamber at 573-374-5500 to purchase tickets or for more information visit our website.

St. Pat's Pub Crawl

Mar 14, 2020

Captain Ron's

82 Aloha Ln

Sunrise Beach MO 65079

Hours of Operation: 5:00 pm

Participants can purchase wrist bands to ride designated buses to over 15 local westside bars and restaurants for St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Food & Drink specials and live entertainment at leach participating location. Visit the website listed above for more information.

St. Patrick's Day Party with DJ Watts

Mar 14, 2020

H.Toads at Camden on the Lake

2325 Bittersweet Rd 

Lake Ozark, Missouri 65049

Hours: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

St. Pat’s is celebrated at the lake on 3/14/19 this year and H.Toads has THE party lined up! Party it up at the Toad for St. Patrick's Day on Saturday, March 14th. DJ Watts spins 7pm-11pm. Irish food & drink specials, contests and more!

St. Patty's Day Party with Soul Root

Mar 14, 2020

Fat Polly's Pub

3080 Bagnell Dam Boulevard

Lake Ozark MO 65049

Hours of Operation: 1 pm

They'll be open for the St. Patty's Parade. Join them at Fat Polly’s Pub after the parade and then stay for live music with one of the Lake's favorite bands, Soulroot Band! Soulroot Band focuses on the music that makes you get up and shake your (rear), or at the very least causes you to sing along like you are on stage with the spotlight shining down on you!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
A B Pest Control & Insulation wants to wish you a happy and safe St. Patrick's Day weekend! If you are participating in any fun St. Patrick's Day celebrations, have fun, but remember to be safe and always have a designated driver. If your home isn't lucky and the pests are starting to invade, give your pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks a call!

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What’s Going On at the Lake in March?

The weather will be warming up soon and the days are already getting longer. Soon the flowers will begin to bloom. We're so excited and can't wait for it to feel like spring at the Lake of the Ozarks. March is looking pretty promising for getting to enjoy many fun events that will lead us into the busy summer season. If there’s one thing you can always count on, it’s that the Lake of the Ozarks has some great events no matter what season it is. Your pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks has the information on some upcoming events that you'll want to check out in March.

Indoor Garage Sale and Market Place

Mar 07, 2020

Camden County Museum

206 S. Locust

Linn Creek MO 65052

Hours of Operation: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Indoor Garage Sale at the Museum from 9am-4pm. Antiques, Collectibles, Tools, Jewelry, Books, Glassware, Household, Misc... all good merchandise. Lunch available for donation. FREE admission. Tour the Museum!

Pizza For A Purpose

Mar 13, 2020

Redhead Lakeside Grill

1700 Yacht Club Drive

Osage Beach Missouri 65065

Hours of Operation: Starts at 6:00 pm

Come out and enjoy some brick oven pizza and beverages as well as mingle to learn more about Children's Learning Center, a not-for-profit & the great things they are doing for young children in our community! There will be a HUGE silent auction, prizes and lots of fun! Tickets are only $10 in advance prior to March 1 or $15 after that or at the door and includes all you can eat yummy pizza! Tickets available online or at CLC. (88 Third Street, Camdenton, 573-346-0660)

Lake Ozark St. Patrick's Day Parade

Mar 14, 2020

Bagnell Dam Strip

1 Bagnell Dam Blvd

Lake Ozark MO 65049

Hours of Operation: 1:00 pm

Join in the fun of an old fashioned parade with floats, marching bands and candy and goodies for the young and young at heart. Many of the local restaurants along the strip will be offering specials and corned beef and cabbage feasts.

Historic Randles Court Open House & Sign Lighting

Mar 20, 2020

Historic Randles Court

407 E 4th St

Eldon MO 65026

Hours of Operation: 3 pm - 8 pm

Mark your calendars to join the folks at Randles Court on March 20th! They are excited to be able to share their restoration progress as well as stories of the past with the community. The renovated rooms will be open for viewing and will each have a display with a focus on the history of the area. At dusk they will celebrate by lighting their restored Neon sign! Come be a part of the journey to "Preserve the past for the future"!

Lake West Business Expo

Mar 28, 2020

Lake Christian Academy

17178 North State Hwy 5

Sunrise Beach MO 65079

Hours of Operation: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

19th Annual Expo Event for the Lake West Chamber. Free Parking; Free Admission. This is the only product & services event on the west-side of the Lake. Come and visit with knowledgeable people regarding your wants and wishes. Lunch & snacks available as fundraiser for Academy.

For all the events that are happening around our community, your Lake of the Ozarks pest control company will help keep you updated and informed. The winter weather seems to be making its way in the past, and we'll soon be enjoying spring! Remember, just because it’s a bit on the cooler side, doesn’t mean pests stop trying to enter your home. To keep your home pest free all year long, give A B Pest Control & Insulation a call.

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Get Out and Support the 2020 Polar Plunge Lake of the Ozarks!

The weather will be warming up soon, but before it does, there some seriously important business to attend to! We're so excited to see who will take the plunge for a great cause in the 2020 Polar Plunge at the Lake of the Ozarks! Your pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks has the information on this great event right here. Check it out!

To Plunge and Beyond!

Location: Lake of the Ozarks, Public Beach #2
Date: Feb. 29, 2020
Registration opens: 8:30am.
Plunge begins: 2pm.
Participants must be at least 10 years old and raise a minimum of $75 by event day. 

PLUNGE DAY REGISTRATION:
Lines for Strut and Plunge will open at 8am on Plunge day, Saturday, Feb. 29.The Polar Bear Strut will begin at 9am., with the Plunge Parade of Costumes beginning at 2pm. and the Plunge beginning at 2:30pm.

PARKING:
You may park at Grand Glaize Beach / Public Beach #2.

This "unbearable" event is a unique opportunity to show your bravery as you support local Special Olympics athletes by plunging into the frigid winter waters. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Missouri.

Special Olympics Missouri is a year-round program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. More than 15,000 athletes participate in 21 Olympic-type sports throughout the state. Special Olympics provides people with intellectual disabilities continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy.

By participating in or donating to one of their fundraising events, you open a world of opportunity for SOMO athletes. You tell them that you believe in their abilities and understand the value that sports play in fostering acceptance and inclusion.

The Polar Plunge is a project of the Law Enforcement Torch Run(R) for Special Olympics Missouri. Osage Beach PD is proud to host this event.

Reach the following level by Plunge day and receive an additional prize!

WHAT TO BRING:

• All the money you have collected offline.
• A towel to dry off after you take the PLUNGE! Don’t forget to grab your towel before you head off to change.
• Footwear! All Plungers are required to wear footwear in the water.
• Your costume! Be part of the Golden Plunger contest.  We will have a parade of costumes as part of our Polar Plunge this year. The parade will start at 2 p.m. Participants can only be judged in one category. Golden Plungers (the winners) will be awarded on the beach. You must at least wear a swimsuit. Please remember this is a family friendly event! All costumes/team names must be courteous and appropriate for everyone.
• Bring a change of warm clothes. There are men and women's changing tents available for you to put on your costume, change after the plunge and warm up. 

THINGS TO KNOW

• Chili Cook-off, Silent Auction and Souvenirs will all be in the Registration Tent. Please be sure to vote for your favorite Chili!
• Just a reminder: Per state park policy, alcoholic beverages will be allowed only in the designated picnic areas. Alcoholic beverages will not be permitted in any parking area or the Plunge event area.
• Margaritaville Lake Resort will serve as the Host Hotel for the Plunge. They would like to offer a special Polar Bear rate to anyone wishing to stay during the Plunge weekend - $99! Just call 1-800-TAN-TARA to make your reservation – and be sure to mention the Polar Plunge to get the special rate.
• Photos from the event will be posted on our Flickr page after the event. 

Give A B Pest Control & Insulation a Call!At A B Pest Control & Insulation, we are proud of our local community and how our friends, family and customers get so involved to help out our local organizations. It's events like this and the ones that take place every year to benefit the wonderful organizations in our area that do so much for so many that make us love to call the Lake area home. 

We take pride in living and working in the Lake area, and we also take great pride in our exemplary service, because we stand behind all our work. We offer flexible service schedules to meet your pest control, insulation and budget needs.

If you have unwanted pests around your house or would like a free estimate on your insulation needs, give your Lake of the Ozarks pest control company a call! From pest control to lawn maintenance and insulation services - A to Z, we cover it all!

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A-Z with A B Pest Control & Insulation: Crawl Spaces & Cockroaches

At A B Pest Control & Insulation, we offer multiple services for your convenience. From pest control to lawn maintenance and turf management to insulation services, we can handle all of these tasks for you! This week, we'll be continuing our new series by discussing two different sectors of our business with A-Z with A B Pest Control & Insulation: Crawl Spaces and Cockroaches.

Protecting Your Crawl Space
Unfortunately, home efficiency and moisture issues in crawl spaces can easily go unnoticed, degrading home air quality, comfort, and energy efficiency. One of the most common problems with crawl spaces that do not have insulation is the high level of moisture. This could lead to mold growth. By having your crawlspace insulated, you can greatly reduce the moisture levels, which will prevent mold from growing and forming. Moisture that's trapped in the crawl space can also affect the temperature in the house. Insulation can help seal off the crawl space and keep your house at the temperature you desire. Proper insulation can also prevent pipes from freezing and bursting in colder weather.

Two Types Of Crawl Space Insulation

Vapor Barrier System
A crawl space vapor barrier system prevents ground moisture evaporation from entering the crawl space. It's designed to resist the flow of air. The vapor barrier system turns the crawl space into a semi-conditioned area by stopping the air movement and making the temperature close to the living spaces in your home above. When the temperature in the crawl space is similar to the temperature in the home's living areas, your floors will feel warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.

Foam Spray
Spray foam insulation can help seal things up for good and eliminate any worries you may have about your crawl space. Spray foam is highly dense, and a little bit goes a long ways. It's non-permeable so it can help seal up any air gaps to eliminate moisture and keep your space free of mold, mildew and rot. While the only guarantee of a rodent-free home is ongoing pest control service, spray foam makes it less likely you'll be invaded by rodents. Spray foam is hard and an unwelcoming substance for them, unlike fiberglass insulation.

Preventing Cockroaches
Roaches enter homes in search of shelter, food and water. And your kitchen offers all of that! This is one pest you DON'T want to see in your home for many reasons: they can multiply quickly, they're hard to get rid of, they can pose health threats, and they're just plain scary! Daily cleaning and proper food storage is the easiest way to prevent these nasty little bugs from infesting your home. But be sure to seal off any potential entryways, too! Regular pest treatments can help prevent them, as well.

What Cockroach Species are Common in Missouri?

American Cockroach
The American cockroach generally lives outdoors, but during winter will move indoors and seek refuge from the cold. Outdoors, they will winter in decaying trees and woodpiles to survive the season.
German Cockroach
German cockroaches are a severe pest problem in the United States and are found everywhere through the country in large numbers. They easily infiltrate human structures and make their homes there. Once inside, they are hard to eradicate. As long as the German cockroach can find food and a humid environment, it will survive the winter.

Oriental Cockroach
Oriental cockroaches are an indoor species, but will often venture outdoors in search of food. They must have water to survive and will usually take refuge from the winter inside basements, crawlspaces, and floor drains. Oriental cockroaches can tolerate lower temperatures than most other species of cockroaches and will often winter in rock walls and sites that offer protection and warmth. They use the winter months to reproduce.

Give A B Pest Control & Insulation a Call!
At A B Pest Control & Insulation, we pride ourselves on our exemplary service, because we stand behind all our work. We offer flexible service schedules to meet your pest control, insulation and budget needs. And of course, we couldn't do what we do without the awesome customers that trust us for their pest and insulation needs! So, we just want to give a quick shout out to our loyal customers who've kept us going all these years!

If you have unwanted pests around your house or would like a free estimate on your insulation needs, give your Lake of the Ozarks pest control company a call! From pest control to lawn maintenance and insulation services - A to Z, we cover it all!

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Unusual Valentine's Traditions from around the World

Each year on this day, people exchange cards, candy or flowers with their special “valentine.” Although February 14 has become synonymous with Hallmark throughout the states and in many other parts of the world, not every culture chooses to declare their love via a romantic greeting card or overpriced rose. In honor of the holiday, we at A B Pest Control & Insulation thought it would be fun to share with you some unusual Valentine's Day traditions from around the world!

Bulgaria
Like any other country, Bulgaria celebrates Valentine’s Day in its own style. On February 14, San Trifon Zartan is celebrated in Bulgaria, which means “day of winemakers”. Young and old couples celebrate their love with a glass of wonderful local wine.

Finland & Estonia
Finland and Estonia have a friendlier celebration called Ystävän Päivä in Finnish and Sõbrapäev in Estonian.  February 14 is all about celebrating friendship, and people exchange presents and cards with the greeting ‘Happy Friends Day’.

Japan & South Korea
In Japan & South Korea, it’s the ladies who spoil the object of their affections with chocolates on the 14th of February – and it’s the type of chocolate given that counts. For husbands, boyfriends, or prospective boyfriends, high quality honmei-choco (‘true feeling’) chocolates are hand delivered, while colleagues or acquaintances receive giri-choco, the cheaper ‘obligation chocolate’.

Ghana
In Ghana, February 14 is celebrated as the “National Chocolate Day.” It is a step that the Ghana government took in 2007 to increase tourism in the country. Ghana is among the largest cocoa producing countries in the world. On February 14, one can attend performances, music events, and restaurants have themed menus for the special day.

Norway
Secret admirers pen poems to their beloved, before cutting intricate patterns into the paper and pressing a small white Snowdrop flower inside. The ‘joke’ comes from the letter’s signature – or rather, it’s absence. Instead, budding poets sign off with a dot for each letter of their name. If the lady correctly guesses who her admirer is, she wins an Easter egg at Easter. If not, she has to give him one instead!

Philippines
Every year on February 14, hundreds (sometimes thousands) of couples come together in public places to be married en masse. Often, the celebrations are sponsored by the government as a public service, allowing underprivileged couples the opportunity to tie the knot.

Slovenia
In Slovenia, where St Valentine is one of the patron saints of spring, February 14 marks the first day of working in the fields for the New Year. It’s widely believed that this is the day that plants start to regenerate, and there’s even a proverb that says “St Valentine brings the keys of roots”.

Happy Valentine's Day from A B Pest Control & Insulation
Happy Valentine's Day from your Lake of the Ozarks pest control company. We hope your day is filled with laughter, love and chocolates! And remember, if you're celebrating this beautiful day with your special someone and notice a pest problem, call A B Pest Control & Insulation at 573-964-1100.

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