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Bed Bug University
We are hosting Bed Bug University at the University of Utah next Wednesday January the 27th at 9 am. We will be discussing bed bug biology, how they spread, how to detect, treatment options, latest research findings, and everything else that has to do with bed bugs. This will be an in depth look at bed bugs and not just things you can read on the internet. This seminar will be geared towards the hotel and hospital industry but anyone is welcome to come. The admittance fee is just $5. Please give us a call for more information.
PS- Radar, our bed bug detection canine will be in attendance.
Spider Spray on the News!
We’re really excited to announce that Spider Spray’s Kevin Thorn and Radar were on KSL news last night, January 5. Here’s a link to the news article: http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=649&sid=9239002
Or just watch the video below:
New Website and Blog
Hi! Welcome to Spider Spray’s new blog and website. We are really excited to start our blog and be able to share our passion for pest control with you. Please visit often as we will be posting things about insects (I could talk about insects all day every day, just ask our staff), current news, tips to keep pests out, special deals, and anything else we can think of that might be informative to you.
How to Prepare Your Lawn for Winter
Winter is coming upon us quickly here in Utah and if you haven’t prepared your lawn for winter, here are a few tips on how best to do that so the lawn stays healthy over the winter and greens up nicely in the spring.
Rake your leaves – Your grass roots are still alive throughout the winter and too many leaves piled on top may suffocate and kill your lawn. Also, too many leaves may keep moisture from reaching the roots or may trap too much moisture causing the roots to rot and possibly die.
Fertilize – We are now a little late for this here in Utah, but it is really important for healthy roots in the winter. Late Fall about 1 month before it freezes is a good time to do this. The grass has been using the ground’s nutrients all summer and is now hungry for more. Fertilizing in the fall will encourage lush growth in the spring.
Cut your grass a little shorter – It is important to continue mowing your lawn as long as there is visible growth. Grass should be cut no shorter than 2 inches and no longer than 3 inches. This should be lowered gradually if possible over several weeks lowering the mower blade 1 notch at a time so you do not cause too much stress to the lawn. 2 inches of grass protects the crown and roots of the grass from the sun and elements. If grass is too long it will lay over on itself and retain too much moisture. This can cause fungus and mold.
I hope this helps! I am gearing up for raking my lawn tomorrow, Saturday. It is not my favorite chore. A little work right now will ensure a healthy lawn next spring.
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Twitter Updates
- RT @alwayscreative: We just launched our new site :: http://AlwaysCreative.net :: Let us know what you think!
- Check us out tonight on KSL 5 at 10 o'clock! Story on bed bugs in Utah. See our dog Radar busy at work.
- RT @Reuters: Abercrombie shuts New York store due to bedbugs http://bit.ly/bLjF5Q
- If you can commit to top dressing your soil with compost twice a year your lawn and garden will thrive.
- The average lawn is doused with 10,000 gallons of water each year. Go organic and use less water!
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