Simple Steps to Keep Ants Out

Watch where ants are coming from and block their entry by using caulk or duct tape.
Use soapy water to kill ants and wipe out ant trails.

Homemade Ant Trap

*Mix 1 cup icing sugar and 2 tbs. borax.
*Place in small pie pan and refresh every couple of days.
*Keep away from children and pets

Note: Doktor Doom is a great product that has several insecticide sprays for all types of creepy crawlers and those pesty ants.

Everything from Horse Fly Mousse Control for Horses to Home & Garden Insecticide Sprays.

For around the perimeter of the home, we recommend the Residual Insecticide Spray in the spring and fall. This spray will last a good six months and keep spiders as well as ants and other insects out of your home.

For more information visit www.doktordoom.com or call them directly at 1-800-452-0023 to find out where it is available in your area.

Springs Garden Maintenance

1. Clean out the flowerbeds, removing fallen leaves and blossoms to avoid potential fungus and moulds.
2. Cut back and trim all vegetation and overgrown bushes from structures.
3. Trim non-fruit trees before they start to grow and both fruit trees and rose bushes before they start to bud, to improve their production.
4. Consider a lawn renovation to eliminate the brown spots and crab grass left over from last summer and reseed bare spots.
5. Contact a professional service about about applying pre-emergent to prevent weeds as soon as it starts to warm up.
6. Contact a gardening service for advice about proper lawn and garden care for your area.