National Mentoring Month was created by the Harvard School of Public Health and Mentor. Their goal was to focus national attention on the need for mentors and encourage individuals, businesses, government agencies, schools, faith communities and non-profits to work […]
The President’s Economic Stimulus Plan
The big election is coming up and President Termite Terry is out on the campaign trail touting his successful Economic Stimulus Plan. Here are just a few of your fellow citizens who have benefited from his Economic Stimulus Plan: […]
“Kissing Bugs” Have Arrived In California
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is reporting that an insect, known as the “kissing bug” has been spotted in California. This pest is officially called the “triatomine bug” and it can carry a parasite called Trypanosoma cruzi […]
What Types Of Wood Do Termites Like To Eat?
The United States Department of Agriculture is looking for a better way to build structures with resistance to termites. Agriculture Research Service entomologist already knew that the heartwood of some trees contain “allelochemicals”, which can act as repellents […]
Rave Reviews!
“We thought we had a flea infestation at a vacation home because of seeing and being bit by one a few weeks earlier. Because of having a major problem with fleas years ago at our home, we immediately logged […]
Life In The Year 1916
Happy New Year! We hope that everyone had a great time during the holidays. Do you have a lot of plans for 2016? Before you start worrying about all you have to do, let’s go back and see what […]
Christmas During WWII
Wilson Elliott was 18 when he was shot down while on his 23rd mission in Germany during WWII. There were 10 crewmen aboard the B-17 Bomber “Banshee”; five of them lost their lives on this day, April 17, […]
September 2015 Pest Control Newsletter
Woman Bitten By A Rattlesnake In Her Own Bathroom
There are a lot of different types of animals that live in the canyons of Anaheim Hills. These canyons are also home to Southern Pacific and Red Diamondback Rattlesnakes. It’s not uncommon for residents to see these snakes on […]
September 11th Hero Remembered
On September 11th, 2001, Tom Burnett was on United Airlines Flight 93. He was the COO and vice president of Thoratec Corp., a medical devices company. After the airplane was hijacked, he called his wife and that is […]
Campgrounds in Yosemite Park Closed After Plaque Case
A child fell ill with the plague at Yosemite National Park. Several dead squirrels infected by the plague were found in the area and park officials were forced to close the campgrounds. The child was hospitalized but is […]
Using Goats To Prevent Wildfires
California is experiencing a record breaking draught and our wildlands are exceptionally dry this year. The situation is serious – some would say incendiary. To help protect us from wildfires, our officials tell us we need to clear […]