What does “green” mean? The answer is (obviously) stated what “green” means to us, GreenHow, Inc. “Green” is a vague or ambiguous term. The term “greenwashing” is a response by consumers to a perceived or real misuse of the term “green.” Generally speaking “green” means environmentally-friendly products and services. Usually it is self imposed by […]
We are thinking about ants, pest and termite control. Specifically green pest and green termite control and as we inspect homes, beautiful bulbs are emerging in the gardens. Here is a snapshot of what is coming up in my garden. Next, we will see aphids on the ornamental bushes. Now is the time to clean […]
Considering professional pest control help? Tips on selecting a professional. Pick a pro and be in the know! Selecting a pest control professional will not take long if you are prepared to look for the right attributes. First-who is coming. A pest control professional is going to be a person you never met, sent to […]
Clothes moths are destructive and their presence is an annoying. Spraying clothing with pesticides is not the solution. These moths only feed on animal fibers. Animal fibers contain keratin that they need. Animal fibers include wool and cashmere, from sheep, and silk, from silkworms. Clothes moths do not attack plant cloth fibers like cotton, bamboo […]
Pesticide Safety Awareness February is National Pesticide Safety Awareness Month. As your thoughts turn to spring planning, you should plan for safety. Using pesticides around your home, garden or business has risks. Reduce those risks by taking the time to learn about pesticide safety. Read the label. Reading and following the label is the most […]
Termite Swarmer Identification Termite swarmers are flying reproductive male and female termites. Termite swarmers are easy to identify once you have seen one. They are distinctive with their infestations from other insects in many ways. Usually they are confused with flying ants. Distinguishing Characteristics include wings, waist and antennae. First, the wings. If all you […]
Narrow down the source of a pest noise.
Fruit flies in restaurants and bars. Onions sprouting inside a restaurant kitchen? Yes when they hit the ground and roll under kitchen equipment. The heat and moisture leads to two things. First, the sprouts, which really don’t matter. Second and most important, the wet organic matter around the onions leads to fruit flies in restaurants. […]
Can I use a wildlife camera for rat control? The answer is yes. A wildlife camera is handy rat inspection tool. There are lots of great reasons to use a wildlife camera. Here are two of them. Patience is the first reason to use a wildlife camera. A wildlife camera has a motion sensor to […]
The key to a good compost is what you put into it. The result is quality compost. You may have heard the terms brown and green. Brown materials are things like leaves. If you don’t have any leaves, substitute corrugated cardboard, shredded paper, or paper towels for the leaves as your brown. Green materials are […]