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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Modern Pest Control Are Now The Leading Experts In Flea And Tick Control In Katy TX

Modern Pest Control Are Now The Leading Experts In Flea And Tick Control In Katy TX Modern Pest Control have become Katy and West Houston's leading experts in Flea and Tick Control Modern Pest Control Services in Houston Online PR News – 16-May-2012 –Modern Pest Control has recently purchased new software to assist with the expansion of operations in the West Houston area. Modern is now recognized as the leading pest control Experts in Houston, Katy, Sugarland and Memorial. Fleas and ticks are always a big problem in Southeast Texas. Modern Pest Control performs roughly 20-30 flea and tick services per month. However, one of the biggest battles they fight is not necessarily with the flea or the Tick; it’s with the homeowner. When Modern treat flea problems in Houston there are a list of preparations that they ask customers to do. The success or failure of the treatment is TOTALLY dependent on how diligent the client is when performing the prep list items. This list can be found on the Modern website under tips and preparations page. These preparations include vacuuming areas where fleas are being seen; making sure the family pet is adequately protected with a PRESCRIPTION strength flea and tick medicine, what to do with the residents and other pets in the house during the treatment and other important information. With all aspects of pest control it is extremely important that the service provider and the resident work TOGETHER. There must be an understanding that both are trying to work toward the ultimate goal of No fleas or ticks. If the pest control operator falls short in their side than the client will be soured on the service provider, likewise if the homeowner fails to hold up their end the bargain, the pest tech will likely endure more trips (Which he does not get paid for) and have to deal with an upset customer. (And no one likes to do that). What is the solution to this problem? Modern Pest Control feels that it is simple. Communication. Modern strives EVERY day to enhance communication skills with the customer. To help aide in this Modern have recently purchased software that immediately upon creating a new account the customer will receive a welcome email. This email explains different things that customers should expect before, during and after the service as well as a few tips. This program has worked for Modern for years, (60 to be exact). Modern Pest Control was founded in 1952 by Bill and Ruth Brashier with a service philosophy to deliver prompt, personalized pest control utilizing the latest pest control strategies and methods (hence the name “Modern”). Nearly 60 years later, the Brashier family legacy thrives with a strong commitment to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies and personal service that only an independently owned company can offer. Contact the Experts at Modern Pest Control on 281-561-0100

Monday, May 14, 2012

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Thursday, May 3, 2012

Tis the season!

Most people will look at the title of my post today and think, "This guy is nuts, his calendar is off by a few months". That is totally not the case. We are in the middle of an invasion of sorts. With all of the rain we are seeing copious amounts of mosquito's, ants, bats and those dreaded termites. I could go on and tell you that Modern Pest Control is the greatest provider of pest control in Katy and termite control in Houston or Rodent control in Cypress but the fact is we are simply one of many quality providers of these services in the area. However, what we do bring to the table is many years of experience in dealing with the complicated pest issues that may be plaguing your home or business right now. Over the next few weeks I will be posting a series of blogs that will attempt to familiarize you with our company, some of the problems you may encounter as a Texas homeowner and what we can do to help you.

So, today's question is, Do Termites Wear Belts?

Please invite your friends to view my blog, I promise there will be USEFUL information here.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Raspberry Ants and Fire Ants

Ants Everywhere!

We talk about ants to our technicians all the time. Big, small, fire, carpenter, pharroh, sugar and all of the other types of ants we have to deal with here in the Houston area. Recently, we have seen two specific types of ants in the news. Fire Ants (Nothing new there, we have had fire ants for years) and “Hairy Ants” also known as (Raspberry ants or Carribean Crazy ants). Let’s begin with Fire ants.

I mean really, is the emergence of fire ant mounds in the yards really 6 oclock news material? Well, Channel 2 here in Houston thinks so.

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I guess I had better explain. The fire ants have not started hyper breeding because we suddenly had a good soaking rain. They were always there living just below the surface of the soil. If you think about it that is the best place for them to be. They are protected and can strike unsuspecting homeowners or yard dwellers at a seconds notice. However, once the rain comes, their little homes get flooded and they have no choice but to go VERTICAL! That’s right MOUNDS!

Be careful of that one

Ants in the mail? Not in it, but close!

So what do you do when you see that mound? Go to Home Depot and get some Fire ant killer? Call Modern Pest Control? Well, you can do either of those things. However if you decide to go the Do-It-Yourself route here is some friendly advice. First, follow the directions on the container that you buy. Remember if it says 2 tablespoons per mound, that is how much you need. Not two pounds! Also, DO NOT DISTURB THE MOUND! All this will do is cause an alarm throughout the colony, cause them to move the queen and result in less than ideal results!

Remember, I did mention a second type of ant. Raspberry ants. These ants have been spreading throughout the Houston area since around 2002. They have very large colonies and can completely infest a house with relative ease. Now, you will recall I said with regard to fire ants that if you wanted to try Do-It-Yourself products go ahead and give it a try.

Well let me save you some time. If you want to go the Do-it-Yourself route with Raspberry ants, you are crazy. There are very few products that actually work for these things and even with those you have to know what you are doing.

Here are a few pictures and videos that can better explain these ants.

Raspberry Ants in the grass

There is also much to be said about these ants doing damage to electrical circuity. This picture shows us what happens. They can get between the contacts of switches, relays and other components and short them out. Imagine these getting into the pool pump motor, or even worse, the air conditioner!

In an effort to keep this short (I do hope you read all the way to the end of the post) These Raspberry ants do not really bite but they can cause you a world of hurt if they get in. Remember, when dealign with them, bypass Ace Hardware and give us a call at Modern Pest Control. Getmypests.com.

Oh and by the way, we are running a contest on our facebook page, click the link below, and like our page. We will be drawing a name from our likes file on Halloween. That person will win a New Ipod. See out facebook page for details.

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Thanks for reading and don’t forget to pass this one on to your friends!

Monday, February 28, 2011

Spring is Here!

Ok folks what we have waited for is finally here. No more broken water pipes, no more freeze burned plants, no more frosty windshields and frozen car seats. Isn’t it AWESOME. There are many signs of spring, but for us in the Pest Management business the first legit sign of spring is that first call where the customer reports “Mysterious flying bugs”. Most of you have heard the horror stories from your friends, neighbors, family or maybe you have experienced it yourself. Those mysterious flyers are TERMITES! They are generally dark brown to black, have wings (Termites have two sets of wings that are the same length) and typically will be found near windows. Another place that they can be seen quite often is inside the globe of ceiling lights.

So what did I find today you ask? Well it was a very interesting problem. A commercial building in Southwest Houston. Brick building, asphalt in the back and concrete in the front. When I arrived the receptionist told me that they found the bugs in the file room. This room, for all intents and purposes is in the middle of this building. So I took the time to get up in the ceiling, and sure enough, the termite had eaten their way up from the floor to the top of a 9’ 2x4. After some investigation, we determined these suckers were coming in through a crack in the slab. We will be able to take care of them easily and the owner will be happy with the results. So you may be asking yourself, “Why is Del telling me what he did today?” Well the short answer is, I am setting the table for this week’s list of quick tips. Here it is,

What to do when you come home and your house is full of swarming termites

When you find that you have a swarm of termites in your home you should,

1. Remain Calm.

2. Try to find where the termites are coming from

3. If you want to stop them from swarming, you can turn down the AC

4. To knock these termites down you can spray them with any air freshener. No need to use raid. However, if you don’t have to spray them don’t. Just leave them so the inspector can perform a detailed inspection.

5. Remain Calm

6. Call Modern Pest Control – 281-561-0100, www.modern-pest.com

Follow these simple rules and we can help you get through that major headache. Thanks for reading the current edition of our blog. I have included a bunch of pictures for your information.

Ant VS. Termite.