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5 More Summertime Pest Control Tips

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Imagine having your nice backyard BBQ with family and friends interrupted by a swarm of mosquitoes or a trail of ants. Or having your guests stumble upon a cockroach or spider inside of your house. Best Pest Control knows it’s important to keep all sorts of bugs and pests away from your home both inside and outside. Last week, we talked about ways to prepare your home for summer fun. We thought it'd be a great idea to continue that conversation with these summer pest control tips from the best pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks. Keep Your Kitchen Clean There’s nothing more appealing to ants and other bugs than a pile of crumbs on the counter or on the floor. While those crumbs may seem small to you, they are a large food source for tiny insects like ants. Make sure you’re not attracting unwanted critters by sweeping your floors, wiping down your countertops, and ensuring your food is put away and secured. You should also take the trash out regularly and keep it ...

4 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Summer Fun!

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Officially, the summer season doesn't begin until June 20, 2020. But for many, Memorial Day Weekend marks the start of summer here at the Lake of the Ozarks. Whether you live at the Lake full-time or you have a vacation home here, now is a great time to prepare your home for the busy summer ahead.  Best Pest Control  knows that the Lake will be filled with guests from out of town, outdoor BBQs and time spent on the water. The  best pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks  has a few tips to help you get your home ready for your summer plans. 1. Prepare Your Lawn You're probably already making plans to spend time enjoying your backyard space. Make sure it's a place you want to spend time in. Mow your lawn ahead of time and trim back the trees and bushes. Pick up any leaves that may still be hanging around from the fall and winter and weed eat the edges of your lawn. Not only will this make your lawn look beautiful, it will also help keep any pes...

Keep Your Lawn Looking Great this Summer

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During the Summer months, it can be hard to keep your lawn healthy. Between random storms and hot, humid days, your lawn may need some work.  Best Pest Control  doesn’t just keep pests at bay, we also help with  lawn care maintenance at Lake of the Ozarks ! Here are some easy lawn care tips to help your grass stay healthy during the summer months. Mow Your Lawn to the Right Height  During the summer, you want to keep your lawn a little taller than normal. Having your lawn tall will help shade the soil so it doesn’t dry out. This will lead to your lawn having deeper roots, and it will prevent weed seeds from germinating. Water Appropriately Water your lawn deeply and infrequently for the healthiest grass. Your lawn needs at least an inch of water on a weekly basis, and more if there is severe heat. Keep a rain gauge to keep track of the amount of rainfall to prevent overwatering your lawn. Keep Lawn Mower Blades Sharp Dull lawn mower blades damage your law...

Keep Your Lawn Looking Healthy with these Summer Lawn Care Tips

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During the Summer months at the Lake of the Ozarks, it can be hard to keep your lawn healthy. Between random storms and hot, humid days, your lawn may need some work. Best Pest Control doesn’t just keep pests at bay, we also help with lawn care maintenance at Lake of the Ozarks ! Here are some easy lawn care tips to help your grass stay healthy during the summer months. Mow Your Lawn to the Right Height  During the summer, you want to keep your lawn a little taller than normal. Having your lawn tall will help shade the soil so it doesn’t dry out. This will lead to your lawn having deeper roots, and it will prevent weed seeds from germinating. Water Appropriately Water your lawn deeply and infrequently for the healthiest grass. Your lawn needs at least an inch of water on a weekly basis, and more if there is severe heat. Keep a rain gauge to keep track of the amount of rainfall to prevent overwatering your lawn. Keep Lawn Mower Blades Sharp Dull lawn mower blades damage...