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Best Pest Control is Solving Your Pest Problems!

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At the  Lake of the Ozark's Best Pest Control , we're often called after a pest problem has been discovered. Controlling the pest population and removing them is an important service. Pests just wouldn't be pests if they didn't cause alarm, pose a threat, or just scare people. Luckily, the  best company for animal control at Lake of the Ozarks  is a subject-matter expert when it comes to preventing things like rodents and bugs from entering your home. Let's see what makes pest control so important! Bed Bug Epidemic Everyone's heard of the cute saying 'Sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite'. Unfortunately, it's a real issue that can go unnoticed until it becomes a huge problem. When they bite, bed bugs leave rashes and welts that itch and burn, but that's not all: they can also transfer wherever you visit without you even knowing, causing a real bed bug epidemic.  An infestation can be almost impossible to treat if you don't

Proper Fall Lawn Care to Avoid Pests

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Although the fall leaves may be beautiful to look at, leaf piles that are left unattended could be home to various pests. The Lake of the Ozarks typically experiences a fluctuation in fall temperatures. This means that pests that should be in dormancy could still be active, and taking shelter within piles of leaves. Your  Lake of the Ozarks pest control company  takes a look into the importance of proper fall lawn care and how to avoid pests in your yard.  Fall Lawn Care Maintenance Proper fall lawn care maintenance is important for the health of your yard. A few leaves (about 10-20% coverage) won't do much damage to your lawn. However, an excessive amount of leaves on your lawn going into the winter season can be bad for several reasons. First, sun rays may not be able to reach the grass, which could hinder the growth in the spring. Second, it could trap in moisture, which could result in mold and fungus. Finally, leaves make the perfect habitat for pests.  What Do

Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite!

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With all the traveling you'll be doing and all of the visitors you'll be hosting  for the holidays, you run the risk of unknowingly hosting an unwanted guest: bed bugs.   Too often these insects remain hidden, leaving you and your family at risk.  Lake of the Ozarks' best pest control company   is ready to treat your bed bug problem, but how can you tell if you have an issue?  Best Pest Control   has put together this list of things to help you determine if you have a bed bug problem. How to Check for Bed Bugs Bed bug bites are often misattributed to fleas, spiders and mosquitoes. The best way to check for bed bugs is to examine your bed and furniture. You'll want to look for small specks of blood, especially near seams and crevices.  Bed bugs use pheromones to communicate with each other. Therefore, i f you can smell a sweet and musty odor, you may have an infestation.  Identifying the Bite Bedbugs and fleas leave similar bites, but there's one main

What Kind of Winter Will We Have?

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Around this time of the year, we often hear people predicting how bad of a winter we can expect to have. Many times this prediction is often accompanied by a way of telling how they know, whether that way is through insects, seeds or animals. How can they predict our winter forecast? Best Pest Control  has gathered up five old wives tales that are supposed to be true indicators of what kind of winter we'll have!  1. Ladybugs / Ladybird Beetles Ladybugs are found all throughout the United States and are susceptible to seasonal weather. Because they are cold-blooded, they tend to swarm when the weather starts to get colder. You know winter is just around the corner when the ladybugs begin their search for hibernation. They prefer warmer places, typically your home, to spend their winter months.  2. Persimmon Seeds This may be one of the more common ways of predicting the winter in Missouri. According to folklore, once you cut open a persimmon seed the shape of the kern