There’s almost nothing worse than that creepy feeling of insects crawling on your skin. The bacteria and germs that they spread is the reason why we flick them away as soon as possible. But what about when you’re sleeping? Bedbugs are the creepy crawlies of the night that pierce skin and feast on blood, often […]
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Pest Control Advice for Real Estate Agents
Homeowners are often plagued with the responsibility of pest control. However, pest prevention should start even before the keys are handed over from agent to buyer. Here’s what you can do as a savvy real estate agent to keep pests out and away from your listings. Get to Know the Silent Destroyers It’s estimated that […]
Continue ReadingLandlords and Tenants Are Responsible for Pest Control
As warmer temperatures begin to surface, pint-sized creatures swiftly seek shelter in cooler climates. And unfortunately, this could result in an infestation of your rental property. While you can eradicate the issue before prospective tenants occupy the premises, pests can resurface if the treatments aren’t recurring. Because of the need for constant protection, many property […]
Continue ReadingAll About Termites: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
What does your property look like to a colony of termites? Imagine that you’re hungry. Eternally hungry. You can’t get enough food. For termites, when they get into a home or building, it’s like an everlasting buffet. They eat and eat and eat their way through, and you are left to clean the table, so […]
Continue ReadingDoes your apartment building REALLY need monthly pest control?
Does your apartment building REALLY need monthly pest control? The answer: ABSOLUTELY. We have seen it time and time again when landlords have chosen to only perform pest control on an “as-needed” basis (aka, responding only when a tenant calls with a rat or roach sighting) and it ending up costing them much more than […]
Continue ReadingGuest Post: Taking Care of Pests in Multifamily Units
Pests such as rats, bedbugs and roaches are a common fear among apartment dwellers, but the truth is that they can be a bigger nightmare for the property management team. Pest management is an essential part of taking care of a living, breathing investment property, and sometimes it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the […]
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