On May 15, 1940, the first McDonald’s restaurant opened in San Bernardino, California. Burgers sold at 15¢, fries at 10¢, an ice-cold Coke for 10¢, and triple-thick shakes were only 20¢!
The Connection Between Pests and Foodborne Illness
The Centers of Disease Control (CDC) tells us that foodborne illness is a major cause of disease in the United States. Each year, more than 48 million Americans are infected with a foodborne illness. Of those who become ill, 128,000 […]
Pest Control Newsletter March 2020
Don’t Let Rodents Take Up Residence In Your Cars
With problems such as dead batteries, flat tires and worn out brakes, it is hard enough for us to keep our cars on the road. But, during the last decade many car owners have discovered a new problem they have […]
March Is National Noodle Month!
The National Pasta Association has named the month of March as National Noodle Month. Here are some fun facts about our favorite comfort food: It is believed that the first noodles were made about 4,000 years ago in China. Evidence […]
President’s Economic Stimulus
The primary election season is now in full swing. While all of the politicians are out campaigning, President Termite Terry is working behind the scenes, and delivering on his promise to make our economy grow. Here are just a few […]
Curbing The Rising Sales Of Illegal Pesticides
A new multistate task force is out to curb the rising sales of illegal pesticides. The effort is being headed by Mike Weyman, deputy director of Clemson University’s Regulatory Service unit. Mr. Weyman says that the quantity of cases is […]
California Warns Pet Owners
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is warning pet owners of an unusually high number of canine distemper virus (CDV) cases in wildlife populations statewide. The CDV can infect a wide range of domestic and wild carnivores, including […]
Rave Reviews!
“We recently purchased a home and the property needed to be tented ahead of the move in. We received a few quotes, and were overwhelmed by the process, the price, and also had some concerns about possible damage to new […]
Quote From The Inventor Of The Telephone
“America is a country of inventors, and the greatest inventors are the newspaper men.” Alexander Graham Bell, born March 3, 1847
70 Years Ago . . .
On March 8, 1950, Volkswagen launched the Type 2/Transporter van – also known as the VW Camper, Bus, Microbus, or Kombi. It became the best-selling van in history.
Dryrot – The Cancer Of Wood
Many homeowners in the Orange County area are very familiar with the damage caused by dryrot. It can be seen in structural lumber, eave areas, facia boards, doors, windows, patio covers, wood decks, and in almost anything that is made […]