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Plants That Keep Pests At Bay

By Joe Hawkins / February 9, 2018

7 Plants That Repel Pests for a Bug-Free Summer in Sacramento Sitting on the porch in the summertime and watching the sun go down is one of the most relaxing feelings in the world unless you’re being bombarded by bugs with their bites filling your skin with an itchy reminder that you didn’t go inside…

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Do You Need To Worry About Termites In The Winter?

By Joe Hawkins / February 9, 2018

Do I Need Termite Control in Sacramento During the Winter? While there are certainly pests that you do not have to worry about during the winter months, mosquitoes for example, there are others that you have to consider year-round. We are asked all the time whether or not termites are something that people should concern…

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Cockroaches, Nuclear Bombs, And Residential Pest Control

By Joe Hawkins / February 8, 2018

The Truth About Cockroaches & Their Survival Skills Everyone has heard the famous wives tale that cockroaches can survive the blast of a nuclear bomb, but not a lot of people know if it’s true or not. Lucky for you, that is the topic of today’s blog! Picture This It’s 6:50 am and a nuclear…

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Bugs That You Didn’t Know Were Good For Your Garden

By Joe Hawkins / February 7, 2018

Beneficial Bugs in Your Garden for Pest Control Typically when you are in your garden and you see a bug crawling around on the leaf of one of your vegetables or flowers,  you’re just going to assume it’s the same one that is putting holes in the plant leaves while you’re asleep at night. While…

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The Mexican Free-Tailed Bat: Nature’s Pest Control

By Joe Hawkins / February 6, 2018

Bats: Your Unlikely Allies in the Fight Against Pests Next Time that you are walking down the street or sitting in your backyard and see a bat flying by, you might want to consider thanking them. Sure, its a bat and it’s not like it can understand you, we are just being figurative. Bats are…

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What Is Integrated Pest Management, And Why Is It Important?

By Joe Hawkins / February 5, 2018

Earthwise’s Eco-Friendly Pest Control in Sacramento with IPM According to the University of California, integrated pest management (IPM) is an ecosystem-based strategy that focuses on the long-term prevention of pests and pest damage through techniques such as biological control, habitat manipulation, modification of cultural practices and use of resistant plant varieties. At Earthwise Pest Management,…

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Why You Need A Commercial Pest Control Partner

By Joe Hawkins / February 4, 2018

Why Professional Pest Control is Essential for Your Sacramento Business Running a business is hard work, and so is making sure that your business remains a pest free environment. Rather than devoting your time 50 percent on the business side, and 50 percent cleaning and removing pests, give us a call at Earthwise Pest Management,…

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Understanding the Social Behavior of Termites

By Joe Hawkins / February 4, 2018

Learn About Termites in California and Their Social Nest As professionals working in the pest management industry, it is our job to know everything there possibly is to know about the critters that could potentially be infesting our customers’ homes. We understand that the only thing you are likely concerned about when it comes to…

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Don’t Let Yellowjackets Take Over Your Yard This Summer

By Joe Hawkins / February 2, 2018

Learn About Yellowjackets Around Sacramento The odds are that if you’re from the Sacramento area, you’ve experienced at one point in your life a barbecue that went from fun to terrible in less than 30 seconds because of the Western Yellowjacket. This stinging insect is deserving of its reputation as a summer day ruiner. Don’t…

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6 Pests That Could Be Lurking In Your Gutters

By Joe Hawkins / February 1, 2018

The Unwanted Guests in Your Gutters: Common Pests to Watch Out For While every homeowner is quite aware of the importance of cleaning out their gutters year-round, you might not always know what to expect when you are exploring this vital part of your home. In fact, one of the ways that people discover that…

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