The heat may be gone... but the wasps certainly are not!
The end of summer may mean the end of flip flops and lazy days by the pool, but it certainly does not signal the end of wasp season. In fact, at this point in the season, wasp populations are reaching their largest numbers, having had the entire summer to reproduce. More than half a million people are sent to the emergency room every year due to wasp and other insect stings.
“Wasps are known for their unprovoked aggression,” says Missy Henriksen, vice president of public affairs for National Pest Management Association (NPMA). “In the late summer months, these pests are busy scavenging for food to prepare for the colder months ahead, and are often attracted to backyard barbecues and picnics, which increases your chances of being stung. Proper pest control is crucial to protect against their painful stings.”
Springer Professional Home Services recommends that homeowners inspect their properties frequently for signs of a wasp infestation. Common nesting sites include under eaves, on ceiling beams in attics, garages and sheds, and under porches. If homeowners find a nest or suspect an infestation, it is critical that they hire a pest professional. Attempting to remove a nest can be extremely dangerous, as wasp colonies can have upwards of 15,000 members.
Here are a few tips to help protect you from wasp encounters:
- Do not swat at wasps. It might agitate them and could increase the likelihood of an aggressive reaction.
- Do not leave opened food or drinks in easily accessible areas. It could attract wasps to the area.
- Place screens over opened doors and windows.
- Place garbage in closed or sealed rubbish bins.
- While in grassy areas outdoors remember to wear protective footwear..
- If a wasp stink is to occur and the person is unsure of their personal physical reaction, seek immediate medical attention as reactions can occasionally be severe.
Wasp are one of many pest problems that Springer Pest Solutions has been helping customers with for over twenty-five years. If you have a wasp problem that you need solved - Put Springer on it!
Call today for a complete Home Protection Estimate. Estimates are free, quick, and easy to complete.
Bed Bug Prevention! 
Imagine this…A guest checks in at a motel. The next morning the guest comes down to the front desk complaining they have been bitten by something in the night. At first the motel thinks it may just be a reaction or they are allergic to something. After further investigation, the motel discovers the room has bed bugs! The staff strips down the infested room and all rooms around it for a thorough inspection. A very expensive treatment must be done on any infested rooms by a licensed pest control company. The worst part of this story is this has been the easy part. When the guest gets home a week or so later they start getting bit in their own bed. They brought the bed bugs home in their suitcase. Their entire home must be treated. They can’t sleep because they feel like there are bugs on them all the time. They talk to an attorney about litigation against the motel….
We hope you never have to deal with an issue like this. However, the fact of the matter is, bed bugs are becoming a lot bigger issue than most of us would like to admit. Bed bug infestations are up tremendously in the last ten years. Consumers are even starting websites of places to avoid because of bed bug infestation. Currently, they have posted eight different locations in Iowa. Bed bugs are becoming more resistant to treatment and can become a major problem with how quickly they can spread throughout a facility.
Springer Professional Home Services, formerly Springer Pest
Solutions, would like to ensure this never happens to you. Springer has been a locally owned company for over twenty years and the leader in innovative pest management. We would like to announce we are one of the first companies to offer a Bed Bug Prevention Program. Springer has treated almost 100 bed bug cases in the Des Moines area just this year. We have had numerous hotels/motels in the area contact us with questions and concerns about bed bugs. We would like to partner with you in becoming proactive not reactive to this nationwide problem.
Springer’s Bed Bug Prevention Program will help to educate you and any employees you may have on early detection signs of bed bugs. It will monitor rooms in your facility on a monthly basis and treat any rooms that become infested free of charge. Best of all, it will protect you by being proactive not reactive.
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Did You Know???
- Cockroaches spend 75% of their time resting
- Honeybees have 2 compound eyes and 3 simple eyes, for a total of 5 eyes.
- Bed bugs draw blood for about 5 minutes before retreating to digest.
- Termites cause as much as $5 billion in damage each year. Formosan termites alone cause over $1 billion in damage every year.
- In the U.S., rodents try to come inside from October through February for warmth and food.
- Flies taste what they walk on.
- Although the plague is often believed to be a historical disease, about 10-15 people in the U.S. contract this flea-borne illness each year.
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The greenest way to do a preventative treatment on your new home!
Springer Professional Home Services is helping builders and homeowners with another innovative way of
treating homes. Typical new construction pre treatments require the use of over 50 gallons of chemicals be applied directly to the soil prior to the slab being poured. These treatments are effective, but only for Subterranean T
ermites. With a Tim-bor 
professional treatment you are not only protected from Termites, but also carpenter ants, wood decay fungi, and wood boring beetles. Tim-bor is applied directly to the framing of the home and penetrates into the wood to create a protective barrier from termites, carpenter ants, wood decay fungi, and wood boring beetles.
Tim-Bor is applied directly to the wall studs two feet off of foundation, prior to sheet rock. Less than two gallons of chemicals are used on the average size home.
Tim-Bor is the greenest of treatments available because no chemicals are injected into the ground. Tim-Bor uses less than 10% the chemicals used on a standard treatment. All the homes Springer treats with Tim-Bor come with a five year termite warranty. If active termites are found in your home, during the first five years, Springer will not only treat the home at no charge, but repair any damage caused by termites.
Many builders are choosing Tim-Bor to ensure that the biggest investment of your life won’t be harmed by termites!
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Save up to 95% on Insulation for your Home!
Springer Professional Home Services would like to help you save money on your energy cost all year long. Did you know: Having the proper insulation rating in your home can save you as much as 35% annually on your heating and cooling bills? If you do not know what the R-Value of your attic is give us a call. We will check it at no cost to you. If your home or property is in need of additional insulation or a rating upgrade, their might be good news in store for you... there are options available to help you save up to 95% on the total cost of new insulation! Springer's Insulation Professionals can quickly measure your attic insulation, do a thermal energy scan of your home, and provide you with a free estimate on the cost insulating your home.
Thru the end of 2009 big rebates and tax credits are being offered to help the consumer. Mid American Energy will pay 70% of the cost of the installed insulation (up to $750.00).
Ask your tax advisor but you may also qualify for a tax credit of 10% of the total cost of installed insulation (up to $500.00). Lastly, Springer Professional Home Services is offering 15% OFF on all insulation jobs thru the end of 2009. Our average consumer only paid $150.00 to have their entire attic insulated.
Here’s an example:
Average Home Attic Insulation Cost Approximately: $1,200.00
Mid American Energy Rebate - $750.00 (up to 70% of the total bill)
Homeowner Tax Credit - $120.00 (up to 10% of the total bill)
Springer discount thru 12/31/09- $180.00 (15% off insulation installation)
FINAL INVESTMENT $150.00 to insulate your entire attic
Springer is here to help with all your home projects. Call Springer Professional Home Services for the name you know and the Quality you demand. Springer’s handyman service is here to help with deck power washing, staining, sheetrock 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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A Message from the Owner/President Jeff Springer
At Springer Professional Home Services we strive to bring you the quality of service you have come to know and expect. You will experience our commitment to service as soon we arrive at your door. All of our technicians work in full uniform and drive clearly-labeled Springer Professional Home Services vehicles.
Our adherence to strict professional standards has earned our company the coveted "QualityPro" designation. This certification offers you peace-of-mind needed in today's fast paced world. All of our technicians are fully licensed, bonded, and insured. We require our service technicians to enroll and actively participate in on-going Pest Management Training. We believe by performing these extra steps, you will receive a higher level of performance inside your home or business.
You can trust our service professionals to treat your home with the same level of dedication and professionalism as they would their own. Now, more than ever, our job is to protect your investments. Whether it is your home or your business, it is particularly important to practice a more pro-active attitude in respects to your largest investment- your home.
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, we welcome you to contact us at (800) 793-1833. We will have one of our dedicated staff promptly assist you with your request.
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Employee Spotlight: Art Knapp
Art Knapp is a termite, insulation, and pest technician for Springer Professional Home Services. Art has been with Springer almost two years. Art started out working with our handyman department, and has been a great addition to numerous different departments of the company. Art is responsible for doing most of the quarterly termite inspections for homes under warranty with Springer. Art also helps out with attic and side wall insulation jobs. He is a great team player, and always puts the company first. We would like to recognize Art for all of his hard work and dedication.
Thank you for your interest in our bi-monthly Newsletter. We hope you find the information both educational and beneficial. 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
