What Are Cigarette Beetles? Cigarette beetles are quite small, measuring about 2 to 3 mm (about 1/8 of an inch), and are reddish brown. They have a rounded, oval shape and the head is often concealed by the pronotum when the beetle is viewed from above. The elytra (wing covers) are covered with fine hairs. …
Help The Environment With These Energy Saving Ideas As it gets greener and nicer outside, it’s a great time to make much needed improvements in your house. These changes will not only save the environment but will save you money, too! 1. Switch to Fluorescent Light Bulbs Switching your incandescent light bulbs for compact fluorescent …
Have You Checked For Water Damage? As we wrap up the last days of winter, we want to highlight the damages you might have encountered in our brief, cold weather experience this year. Here are some common issues you might find and how to fix them: Frozen Pipes When water freezes, it expands, which puts …
Benefit From Attic Insulation Year-Round When you think of attic insulation, do you think of keeping the heat in when it’s cold? The truth is you can benefit from attic insulation year-round, no matter the temperature outside, and here’s why: Temperature Regulation We’ll start with the most obvious benefit of attic insulation – temperature. As warm air …
How To Protect Your Home From A Termite Invasion Yes, you read that title right. Termite season is predicted to start earlier with these warmer temperatures we’ve had. The ‘swarm’ as the weather begins to warm, usually at the beginning of spring after a rain. These intruders don’t need much room to squeeze into your …
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Get Your Lawn In Top Shape For Spring Spring is coming faster than expected, which means we need to get on top of our lawn care early. Get ahead of the game and do these pre-spring tasks to set yourself up for an optimal yard: Mowing: Pay attention to your yard in the upcoming weeks. …
Do You Notice These Signs? Mice are not bad, but mice in your home are! Not only do they spread disease, but they can cause major damages to your home’s infrastructure. Here are 5 definite signs that you have a mice infestation in your home: 1. Droppings Mice urinate and defecate continuously throughout the day, …
You Don’t Have To Choose One Or The Other Contrary to what you might have heard, you do not have to pick between your favorite family member and a great yard. Yes, our furry friends have a few habits that might challenge that statement, but where there is a want there is away. Whether your …
Tips For A Smoke-Free House Having a fireplace burning this time of the year is amazing. It’s warm and scenic, cozy and seasonal until your house becomes a smoke box and you can’t figure out why. This fear of ‘smoky-house’ might even prevent you from ever lighting your fireplace. Which is what we’re here for …
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Our New Year’s Resolution Many people have resolutions for the new year. At Killingsworth Environmental, we want to continue to ensure you’re getting the quality service we have always promised, getting your Killingsworth. What does this mean? When we promise you’re getting your Killingsworth, we promise to uphold our commitment in taking steps in technology, keeping …
