by surfer808 | Dec 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
Hawaii & Kauai County 2019 Tax Increases For those that may not have heard, the State of Hawaii released two taxation announcements on September 27, 2018. One of these announcements – Department of Taxation Announcement No. 2018-14 – pertains to Kauai County; the...
by surfer808 | Dec 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
In the pest control industry, safety and health are at the forefront of everything we do. As we continue enjoying family and friends throughout this holiday time, please remember safety and health as well. The holidays are a fun and loving time. Don’t let something...
by surfer808 | Dec 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
Don’t Bring Bed Bugs Home We have posted about bed bugs before, but with the ever-increasing bed bug trouble calls and treatment services going on, it’s important to mention them once again. Bed bugs were not heard of in the United States very much until about...
by surfer808 | Nov 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
Stink Bugs Ever heard of a stink bug? Well, there are a number of varieties of stink bugs, but basically they are all smaller than a penny with a shield-like shape that helps to deter predators. Stink bugs have six legs, a pair of wings, and a piercing mouth...
by surfer808 | Nov 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
Sentricon® vs. Termidor® There are a number of factors that we all think about when choosing the best ground termite treatment for our homes. Cost is always a huge factor for many of us. Some are more concerned with the reassurances of warranties and continued...
by surfer808 | Oct 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
Rodent Control In Hawaii Rodent infestation can be much more than just unsanitary and a bother. Whether through direct or indirect contact, rodents have the ability to spread a number of diseases. Mice and rats also carry fleas, mites, lice, and the parasite...
by surfer808 | Oct 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Ground Termites Ground termites – also known as subterranean termites – are so named because they primarily live underground. The ground termite is considered to be one of the most destructive termites in the world. They have the ability to create enormous colony...
by surfer808 | Oct 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
Hawaii’s Termite Inspection Report (TIR) Due to the environmental nature of our beautiful state, it is general practice for property sellers to have a Termite Inspection Report (TIR) completed. While not obligated by law, most lending institutions and buyers...
by surfer808 | Oct 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
Hawaii’s Road Safety Woo! Hoo! It’s October already, and with it comes all the end-of-year holidays and festivities. In thinking about the upcoming holidays, this is a good time to remind ourselves about road safety, because the local news about the same...
by surfer808 | Sep 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
Chickens Gone Wild! Why is Kauai so infested with wild chickens? The local folk lore is that Hurricanes Iniki (1992) and Iwa (1982) destroyed domestic coops and such, letting the animals loose in the wild to breed and multiply. Some also say that the...
by surfer808 | Sep 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
Bed Bugs There are several species of bed bugs, but the only one currently in Hawaii is the Common Bed Bug. Many years ago bed bugs were hardly ever heard about. Today, the rate of technology and the speed at which people travel has allowed the bed bug to...
by surfer808 | Aug 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Hawaii Has A Termite Problem Remember an earlier discussion about the Longhorn Beetle that migrated here and is currently causing a lot of havoc on Hawaii Island’s agriculture? Well, there’s another non-native insect that hitched a ride here sometime in the...
by surfer808 | Aug 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
Hawaii Is Full Of RoachesThe American cockroach is one of the three main cockroach species in Hawaii. You know the one I mean: The biggest of the cockroaches on our islands! The flying bomber! The torpedo! If the American cockroach is flying your way, take cover! He’s...
by surfer808 | Jul 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
Centipedes are almost as common as roaches, geckos, and even the infamous chicken here on Kauai; you just won’t have them crowing at your door waiting for a handout because centipedes take great pride in hunting for their own food. In fact, centipedes are carnivorous...
by surfer808 | Jun 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
Creepy Hawaii Centipedes Lucky we live Hawaii, huh? We don’t have any venomous snakes like my mother used to encounter – almost on a daily basis – when she lived out in the country in Texas for a short time. I remember one time when I and my family went to...
by surfer808 | May 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
Scoop Da Poop! Have you heard the old saying that dog poop is good for the yard? Or better yet, that dog poop – specifically, not picking up our dog poop – carries any danger to our family or community? Well, both of these statements are false. In fact, the U.S....
