Hello :
Well, we're almost through another torrid summer and I keep
looking forward to that day when the air just feels different - a little
cleaner, crisper - you know that wonderful feeling.
We spent a 5 fabulous days in Dana Point CA instead of our
usual San Diego trek. It's a
beautiful area and our hotel, Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa, is located on the
elevated tip of a peninsula abutting the Pacific Ocean. Great panoramic views and the sunsets
were really beyond description. Because the resort is elevated well above the
ocean there are a couple hundred yards of wooden steps to climb to and from the
beach that fit right into my new diet and exercise routines. The best part was that
Lexi just had a blast.
Monsoon Season: It's right around the corner so be sure
your trees are well anchored to withstand the winds. Also, be more alert for increased activity from scorpions
and other critters because they sense a change in the atmosphere and become
easily agitated. Don't hesitate to call us with any concerns.
Ants: Here's a
little trivia - Arizona has some 318 species of ants, which is extremely high
for a region in the US. The bug gurus attribute it to having so many difference
ecosystems, from desert to alpine and several in between. Aren't we fortunate?
 Flying Ants: While
most ants are wingless sterile females, the humidity and rains of the Monsoons
attract winged males and fertile females that take flight in huge swarms. They
mate in the air and the males die soon after their sexual encounter.
These pests prefer the outlying desert, but will
occasionally congregate in hordes at the highest point of a home, e.g., a -
chimney top, where thousands of them can invade your home through the
flue. If you're concerned simply
place a plastic bag over the opening to block access and tape it shut. The good
news is that they're not harmful and have a very short life span - so short
that treating them will not have an affect because they'll be dead before the
treatment can act. They're just a nuisance, but call me if you have any
concerns or questions.
Excellent Question About our Seek and Destroy Service: From time to time we're asked why someone needs this
service along with our monthly maintenance, and particularly if they have
implemented the Kill Zone™.
At first blush it sure does seem to be redundant. However, the monthly service and Kill Zone™ are applied around the perimeter of your
residence where they create and maintain a protective barrier. Seek and Destroy service goes from the perimeter out so we can kill
scorpions before they advance to the barrier.
The service is certainly not needed, but only recommended as
another level of protection from scorpions.
That's it for this month. Enjoy the Memorial Day holidays and most importantly, be
safe.
As always, we appreciate your business and will never take it for granted.
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