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The Clean Fifteen

The Clean Fifteen: Part Two

By on May 3, 2013 in Macy's Pest Control Sarasota, Organic Pest Control, Organic Products/Services

We know you’ve been waiting anxiously all week for the second part of The Clean Fifteen! Let’s waste no more time…here is Part Two of those fruits and veggies you don’t necessarily have to buy organic! (In case you missed it, click here to read Part One!) The Clean Fifteen Continued… 8. Kiwi: Kiwi peel [...]

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The Clean Fifteen

The Clean Fifteen: Part One

By on April 25, 2013 in Good News Pest Solutions, Macy's Pest Control Sarasota, Organic Products/Services

In our last two blog posts, we shared with you the Dirty Dozen—those fruits and vegetables you should consider buying organic based on the amount of pesticide residue found on them. But let’s face it, organic produce can sometimes put a strain on your food budget! If you need to pinch pennies and stretch your grocery [...]

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The Twelve Worst Insect Invaders

The Twelve Worst Insect Invaders

By on February 7, 2013 in Ants, Macy's Pest Control Sarasota, Roaches

Who remembers the cool video game, Space Invaders, from the 80s? What a blast it was shooting line after line of little descending aliens—never was it so much fun to shoot little invaders to smithereens. Ah, it’s fun to reminisce! Good News Pest Solutions likes to blast little invaders to smithereens, too—not aliens, mind you—insect invaders! Getting those [...]

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Free E-book

Fun Free Way to Teach Kids about Pest Control!

By on November 19, 2012 in Macy's Pest Control Sarasota

Check out this fun free e-book from The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA). It’s all about bugs, entomology and the pest management profession!  You can download your free copy of “The Pest Detectives” here! “The Pest Detectives”  is all about Millie, an 8-year-old budding-entomologist, as she solves real-life pest mysteries with her father, a pest [...]

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Stopping bed bugs

Good Night, Sleep Tight, and Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite…Your Wallet!

By on October 26, 2012 in Bed Bugs, Macy's Pest Control Sarasota

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is unhappy with two marketers of remedies for bed bug infestations! They have filed deceptive advertising charges against these companies because they allegedly failed to back up claims they could prevent and eliminate infestations using natural ingredients like cinnamon and cedar oil. Bed bugs have been on people’s minds lately (and [...]

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Eliminate Pests from Your Home

Simple Ways to Pest-Proof Your Home

By on October 22, 2012 in Macy's Pest Control Sarasota

We are often asked here at Macy’s “How do I pest-proof my home?” There are some effective steps you can take to keep those pests outside where they belong!  (You’re on your own though when it comes to your pesky in-laws!) Eliminate, Eliminate, Eliminate! The word to remember in order to pest-proof your home is eliminate! [...]

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Termite Control: Sarasota’s Green Alternative

By on September 1, 2012 in Termites

Check out Macy’s fearless leader, Dean Burnside, in the video below! In keeping with our emphasis on green pest control solutions, we are always on the lookout for ways to be environmentally friendly.  Listen as Dean shares the benefits of Altriset®, the amazing green termiticide created with cutting-edge science and spectacular results. Altriset® is the latest [...]

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