Bed bugs seemed to have emerged as a new public health nuisance, but they were actually quite prevalent at the beginning of the twentieth century. Their presence was significantly reduced by the development and subsequent wide-spread use of DDT for pest control. When that was banned by the EPA in 1972, bed bugs were free to reestablish themselves and spread to new places and unfamiliar populations. If you’ve been taken in by the latest round of bed bug hysteria, here are some facts that can help you address any misconceptions or – even worse – an infestation.

Read More

Arkansas offers some very nice weather for entertaining outdoors, and luckily it shows up around football season. But all your menu planning and playlist selection will be for naught if the mosquitoes chew through your entire guest list before kickoff. Here are some simple lawn pest control tips to make sure you’re not stuck hosting the entire tailgate party inside your home.

Read More