While the effects of a foreclosure are obviously most devastating to the homeowners and their family, neighbors can also be impacted.
For one, a foreclosure can drive down the value of the rest of the homes in a neighborhood. An empty and uncared for home can attract a variety of pests. pests find that an empty house makes a great home for them – providing shelter and even food and water from leaky pipes, toilet bowls and standing water. Once these pests find their way into a foreclosed home, it is only a matter of time before the population grows and offspring venture out, seeking food and shelter in other homes on the block.
A rodent infestation is especially likely to spread from a foreclosed home to other nearby houses. As it is, rodents invade an estimated 21 million homes in the U.S. each winter. Once rodents do invade a home, they can pose serious health and property risks. Rodents contaminate food and spread diseases.
Unfortunately, if a house in your neighborhood is under foreclosure, there is little that you can do to prevent pests from infesting that home. But there are many steps that you, as a homeowner, can take to prevent those pests from finding their way into your home. Your first step should be to contact a licensed pest control company who will be able to determine what types of pest infestations your neighborhood is most at risk for, and recommend a prevention plan to help keep your home pest-free.
During the summer JP McHale’s Outreach Committee held a local clothing and coat drive. All of the items that were donated were then given to local church to help those in need.
A great big thanks to our volunteers and a very special thank you to all of you that donated so generously!
A big dream is being threatened by a small creature. Businesswoman Cheryl McIntire and Nancy Magliocchetti have the dream of converting a 95 year old Victorian home in to a showcase, but there is just one problem; termites. They’ve tunneled through the wooden floorboards, headers, support joists and the wall studs. Even little piles of termite dung cover the floors, as these pests have created damages in excess of $15,000. This is definitely not good for Cheryl and Nancy, as it was obviously not part of their plan. “This is a huge impendent in their business plan,” said the women’s Tampa attorney, Pete Cardillo.
The house was built in 1915, and sold a year later. The Eubanks family owned it until 2006 when it was sold to McIntire and Magliocchetti for $178,500. The problem is, there was no termite inspection done. While there are no rules to prevent its demolition, losing the house would be a horrible loss for the two. “We don’t want to sink more money in to it if it’s being eaten alive from the inside…We want it treated so we can at least continue working, and then we’ll deal with the damage claim.”
We all know about the devastating earthquake and after shocks that occurred in Haiti. JP McHale is proud to donate cases of Mosquito dunks to the relief effort. Mosquitoes can carry West Nile Virus and Malaria. These dunks will be placed in any stagnant water (where mosquitoes love to breed) and will assist in the prevention of mosquitoes. The last thing that any residents of Haiti, or any relief workers need is West Nile Virus or Malaria while they are helping to rebuild the country.
If you would like to donate to the relief afford please visit the Red Cross’ website.
MyFoxD.com reported earlier this month about beetles that are putting many homes and people at risk. Homeowners in California that have a house located on the Chesapeake Bay cliffs are in a bit of a pickle. An endangered beetle is rapidly eroding the cliffs, making the homes in danger of sliding into the bay. Check out the news story below.
We are in hard times right now, and many of us are looking to cut back on daily, monthly and yearly expenses weather in be the electricity bill, phone bill, and even pest control contracts.
Many consider pest control to be a “luxury” service. I would like to inform these people that they are wrong, very wrong. We understand that many people are running into cash issues and cannot afford many of the things they once enjoyed. Don’t skimp out on your pest control contracts.
Why can’t I do it myself?
Sure. It won’t nearly be as effective or safe. Pest control companies know that there are children and pests in homes, and factor that in to their treatment methods.
Rodents can eat right though pipes into your dishwasher and severely damage them, costing you must more to repair the dishwasher, then to keep you pest control contract. Bait stations are placed around a home, in child and pet resistant boxes to ensure no one but rodents get into the bait station and consume the bait.
Wasp Nests can be very dangerous to spray or remove with out protective gear. Most pest management companies have bee suits to remove wasp and bee nests. After they remove the nest, proper treatment of the area will ensure that when the technician leaves, they don’t build a new nest.
Ants and Roaches have many over the counter remedies that claim to kill, will appear to work. These products when applied to ants or roaches will kill them on the spot. They will not take bait back to the colony or infestation, to kill the rest of the population. Pest control companies using baiting methods to ensure that the ants and roaches will carry back to the colony and eliminate everything.
Bed Bugs are some of the hardest pests to kill. They spread fast, and suck human blood for food. The over the counter remedies are only available in select states, and are dangerous. Pest control companies usually offer free inspections, and possible K-9 dog inspections to make sure that you in-fact have bed bugs.
In most cases, pest control companies spot-treat to ensure the lowest amount of pesticide usage, are monitored and regulated by either, the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Environmental Protection or Conservation. These are just a few reasons to keep your pest control contracts. Canceling, then renewing your contracts will be more expensive. Make the right decision.
While the effects of a foreclosure are obviously most devastating to the homeowners and their family, neighbors can also be impacted.
