A Few Things You May Not Have Expected After Fumigation
As you prepare your home for fumigation your termite control expert has given you a long list of tasks to complete, and what you can expect as you return to your home. This extensive list likely includes clearing out your food products, trimming back trees, and turning off your gas line. But, you may be […]
Do You Know How To Winterize Your Sprinkler System?
If you’re living in Florida you may not be familiar with the yearly ritual of winterizing a sprinkler system. And even if you infrequently find yourself in need of tips like these, it’s valuable information to have. Winterizing sprinklers is an activity that our northern friends have to do each and every year to protect […]
What Your Lawn Is Telling You About Your Lawn Care
Managing your lawn can feel like a fulltime job, but you don’t have to be a professional to understand just what your lawn needs. If you look closely enough and understand the warning signs, your lawn will communicate exactly what lawn care steps you need to take next. Here are some things your lawn may […]
Do I Really Need Pest Control During Winter?
As the temperature starts to drop, you begin to notice that fewer bugs are finding their way into your home? Does this mean that your days of battling pests have finally come to an end? Not exactly. Your pesky household pests are cold-blooded and slow down or hibernate when the weather cools off. Often they […]
Irrigation Tips For Florida’s Driest Season
Your lawn needs to be watered, you know that. But it can be difficult to determine how much water is appropriate when we vacillate between our summer deluge and a particularly dry winter. There are three important things to consider when making your irrigation plan for Florida’s relatively mild winter and we’ll dive into the […]
Lawn Care That Enhances Your Holiday Curb Appeal
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. And you and your family are gearing up to decorate your property for the season. But don’t let a dull winter lawn detract from your holiday cheer. While the lack of rain has caused your grass growing to slow to a halt, there is still lawn care […]
Your Home Fumigation Checklist
So, you’re about to fumigate your home. Congratulations! This one step will give you peace of mind and help your home last for years in the future. But before the tent goes on your home there is some work you’ll need to do to prepare your home, yourself, and your family. Not sure if you’ve […]
Don’t Leave Your Sod Install To Chance
You have the same dream that most American homeowners have. To have a beautiful and lush lawn that gives a great first impression to those who drive by, visit, or eventually attempt to buy your home. But pristine grass doesn’t just grow on its own. It takes maintenance and tender loving care, and for those […]
Is It Too Late For Termite Control?
When a drywood termite issue has gone untreated for many years it is not uncommon for the homeowner to assume that the property is too far gone and that nothing can be done to fix it. In most cases, that assumption is simply untrue. While termites reproduce quickly, they don’t eat fast enough to lay […]
How Do You Know When You Need A Certified Water Audit?
One of the many valuable services that we offer at Holder Termite and Pest Control is the Certified Water Audit. You may not have heard of it before, but it is an excellent way to test your irrigation system to ensure that it is running as well as it should. Your home’s irrigation system should […]