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Monday, March 4th, 2013
Have you seen this bug?
This is a smokey brown roach nymph. One of the earlier stages in its life cycle.
This is an early life stage of the smokey brown roach. The smokey brown roach is an outdoor roach that is sometimes called a water bug or palmetto bug. These are very similar to the american cockroach. They prefer moist environments and are more active at night. They can be control with harborage modification, chemical barriers, baiting, and exclusionary techniques. If you see these ,it is an indication that a roach egg casing has recently been left nearby and hatched. Call HomePro for control of roaches in Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Hampton Roads VA. 757-499-1078.
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Monday, March 5th, 2012
Don't let mosquitoes get the bite on you! Call HomePro to control mosquitoes in your yard this summer. Serving Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Norfolk, VA.
According to Parade.com it’s not all in your mind but an actual issue that many people face. They say that carbon dioxide output, heat, movement, and skin secretions (gross!) are all things that can attract mosquitoes to you over other people around you.
You might not be able to control your skin secretions but you can control mosquitoes in your back yard. HomePro’s MosquitoPro service is a yard treatment that controls mosquitoes for about a month per treatment. It’s safe for your family and pets and best of all it keeps you bite free without bug spray. If you would like more information call our office at 757-499-1078 for a free, no hassle estimate.
P.S. One study showed that people that drink beer are preferred to those who don’t. So if you drink beer in your yard, it might be a good time to call.
Source: http://www.parade.com/health/2012/03/04-your-body-explained.html
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Monday, January 24th, 2011
This is a common question that we get from homeowners, “Can I get termites by spreading mulch around my house?”. The answer is two part. First, yes it is possible to scoop up termites with mulch and spread them around your home. Second, it really doesn’t matter because the termites that you would bring have no reproductive abilities and would be so few in number that they would have no chance of causing any real damage. Once removed from their original colony, they will likely die within a few days or weeks.
The termites that plague homes in our area (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth, and the rest of Hampton Roads) are subterranean termites. Subterranean termites live in the ground and are all around our homes. The number of termites already around a home, would dwarf the number of termites you could pick up at the lawn and garden center by 1000 times or more. So they are a much bigger concern than the termites that happen to be found in the mulch.
Mulching your flower beds will hold moisture in the soil adjacent to the home. This makes it more suitable for a termite infestation and will increase your risk for termites. So mulch can increase your risk for termites but not because termites are living in the mulch. Getting a yearly termite inspection and keeping your property under a termite policy are the best ways to ensure you are termite free.
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Monday, December 27th, 2010
Snow offers an easy, safe, and free way to determine if you need more attic insulation. Walk outside and take a look at your roof. If you have a shady spot where the snow is gone or melting it means that you are loosing heat though the attic, which means you are loosing money every month the same way. Many homes have less that 1/2 of the recommended amount of attic insulation, so you aren’t alone. To do something about this give HomePro a call at 757-499-1078. There are only 5 days left before the tax credit is over, so don’t wait.
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Monday, November 29th, 2010
It’s estimated that more than 50% of a home’s air enters through the crawl space. If that’s the case, then you better have a nice thick layer of insulation. Otherwise you’ll be dealing with cold floors and high utility bills.
It is recommended in Virginia to have R-19 valued insulation under your floors(6 1/4 inches thick). It’s HomePro’s advice to avoid sprayed-on style insulation. This type of insulation creates a moisture rich environment for termites and hides their activity until its way too late. Kraft faced fiberglass insulation is the best option because it is easily installed and can be moved during a termite inspection.
If you suspect that you need insulation or are simply unsure, give us a call at 757-499-1078. We’d be happy to provide you a free, no-obligation evaluation and estimate (within our service area).
Happy Holidays!
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Friday, July 16th, 2010
Part 2 of our series on Crawl Space Moisture Control.
Where does the moisture in my crawl come from? The answer is typically one or a combination of: humidity, condensation, evaporation, and precipitation. This post will deal with the first three: humidity, condensation, and evaporation.
Imagine it’s July and you are cutting the grass. You have just made your last cut and your spouse walks out the back door with a big glass of iced tea. When you grab the glass, its wet on the outside. Why? It was dry when it was pulled from the cabinet so why is it wet? Most of us know that it’s from condensation, which was caused by a significant temperature change. The tea is cold and when that hot, humid July air hits the glass it instantly cools. Cold air holds less water so the remainder sticks to the the glass (condensation).
So let’s take that example and imagine your crawl space. It’s still July, your foundation is made of porous block and the vents are open. The hot humid air seeps into the crawl space where there is little sunlight and usually air conditioning ducts. So what happens? The same thing that happened to the glass of iced tea, but now on a much larger and more costly scale. The air condenses as it comes in contact with the cold air conditioning ducts, cool sub-floor, floor joists, and insulation. Now, you have 100′s of gallons of water in a formally dry space and it never rained a drop. You can probably see how this is a problem.
Next time: The effects/problems of a wet crawl space and the remedies.
If you would like an honest, no obligation crawl space inspectionplease call HomePro at 757-499-1078. The inspection is no cost but could save you $1000′s in prevented damage.
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