Springer Professional Home Services Newsletter
Summer 2009
Long Winter + Rainy Spring + High Humidity = Big Bug Season
In the past many homeowners were able to take care of pest problems themselves with just over the counter products. This year homeowners are finding it harder and harder with the high levels of pest activity. Although there are maintenance issues that homeowners can take to prevent pests from entering their homes, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) reminds homeowners that there are several types of pest infestations that cannot be eradicated through Do-It-Yourself efforts.
“In economic downturns, many homeowners attempt to take on a variety of projects that are often better left to professionals, notably pest prevention and treatment,” said Missy Henriksen, vice president of public affairs for NPMA. “Many pest infestations pose far too serious health and property risks to be effectively dealt with through Do-It-Yourself efforts. Termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage each year. Bed bugs can spread rapidly through a home if not identified and treated in an efficient manner. Rodents can reproduce quickly and chew through electrical wires in walls, raising the risk of home fire.”
The Midwest has seen perfect conditions for high pest activity this year. We just finished a record month in June for calls and new pest control customers. We would like to credit it all to our prompt & courteous service, but know we must give some credit to Mother Nature. The long winter we had this year, followed by a very wet Spring, and a high humidity Summer has created the increased threat for pest activity.
Bugs need a lot of moisture in the ground to help give them an abundance of decaying material for perfect shelter and food. The most prevalent pest problems that Springer has been helping customers with are Carpenter Ants, Termites, Millipedes, Odorous House Ants, Silverfish, Crickets, and Spiders. If you have a pest problem that you need solved - Put Springer on it! Call today for you free estimate for total home protection.
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Did you know???
• Insects have been present for about 350 million years, while humans have only walked the earth for 130,000 years.
• Ants are the #1 nuisance pest in the United States.
• Bed bugs grow up to ¼ inch while feeding
• If crushed, the odorous house ant worker gives off a rotten coconut odor, hence it’s name
• Crickets are omnivores and eat both plants and animals.
• Termites eat non-stop – 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• The largest spider in the world is a species of tarantula found in South America where one specimen had a leg span of over 11 inches.
• Mice feed 15-20 times a day
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Ceiling fans can help bring big savings on utility bills
Springer Professional Home Services Handyman department has helped numerous clients lower their utility bills this summer by installing ceiling fans throughout their homes. Ceiling fans can not only help you reduce the amount of air conditioner run time, but can also help to circulate the air better. Our trained technicians will come to your home, install a mounting plate to hold the weight of the fan (if needed), install a new light switch (if needed), put your fan together, and install it for you. All that for one low price.
Springer is here to help with all your home projects. Call Springer for the name you know and the Quality you demand. Springer’s handyman service is here to help with deck power washing, staining, sheet-rock repair, trim work, siding repair, plumbing, gutter cleaning, shingle replacement, and many other home repairs. Call Springer today to set up your free estimate.
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Want your home SOLD? PUT SPRINGER ON IT!
Are you looking at listing your home? Are you wanting to get top dollar for your listing? Do you want your home sold fast? Put Springer on it! With the help of Springer Professional Home Services Handyman we can get your home in the best shape it’s been in years. Springer’s professional handyman service can help bring a fresh look to an older home. You will be amazed the results you get from putting a fresh coat of paint in a bedroom, or power washing and staining a deck, new carpet in bedroom, painting your kitchen cabinets, or getting new cabinet knobs installed.
With the help of Springer you can get the most money for you listing, and get it sold in the lowest possible amount of time. Springer can help make your listing the best bargain for the money. Our trained technicians provide prompt, clean, and courteous service with a one year warranty. Most jobs can be completed in just a few days.
Springer can also help after you have an offer on your home. Most buyers are requesting a home inspection to help identify current maintenance issues. If the inspector finds problems with your home, that you’re not sure how to fix, put Springer on it! Springer professional home services will provide you with a free estimate of all the repairs required. Springer can get the work done promptly to ensure closing is not delayed. Call Springer for you free estimate today!
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A Message from the President
At Springer Professional Home Services we strive to bring you the service you have come to know and expect. Springer Professional Home Services has been in business in the Des Moines area for over 20 years, and will be here to serve you in the future. From the beginning, our company has been built around quality. All of our employees are licensed, insured, drive marked company vehicles, and are Quality Pro certified. We provide a one year warranty on any termite free wood destroying insect inspection we do, and will treat the property for FREE if termites are found while under warranty.
Now, more than ever, our job is to protect your investments. Whether it is your home, or your business, it’s even more important now to prevent pest infestations, and the added expense they can cause.
My staff and I look forward to assisting you with all of your home solution needs. If any of our services could be of benefit to you or someone you know, don’t hesitate to call one of my dedicated staff at (515) 262-9229.
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Employee Spotlight: Aaron Chambers
Aaron Chambers is a termite and insulation technician for Springer Professional Home Services. Aaron joined our team earlier this year, and has been a great addition to our staff. Aaron has really helped with preventative treatments for new construction homes, along with taking care of an increase in termite treatments in homes all over the metro area. Customers that have had Aaron as their technician can’t say enough about his professionalism. Aaron takes his job very seriously. This is evident from the customer comments and manager’s evaluations.
Thank you for your interest in our Newsletter. We hope you find the information useful. If there is something you would like to see featured in our newsletter, please feel free to contact me at ewolvers@springerpestsolutions.com
Sincerely,
Eric Wolvers
Springer Pest Solutions
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