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Protect Your Home from These Common Spring Pests
Protect Your Home from These Common Spring Pests
  • Effects and Impact
April 6, 2022
John Sims

Protect Your Home from These Common Spring Pests

With spring comes warmer weather, new life, and more time spent outside. However, spring also...
4 Signs of a Roof Rat Infestation
4 Signs of a Roof Rat Infestation
  • Line Guard
  • Pole Guard
March 23, 2022
John Sims

4 Signs of a Roof Rat Infestation

Roof rats, also known as palm rats, black rats, ship rats, or fruit rats, are...
4 Ways Birds Can Damage Your Solar Panel Investment
4 Ways Birds Can Damage Your Solar Panel Investment
  • Effects and Impact
March 16, 2022
John Sims

4 Ways Birds Can Damage Your Solar Panel Investment

Solar panels are becoming increasingly popular for their ability to protect our environment and save...
Your Guide to Power Outage Safety
Your Guide to Power Outage Safety
  • Safety
March 9, 2022
John Sims

Your Guide to Power Outage Safety

Power outages are not only inconvenient, they can also bring about several hazards depending on...
Protecting an Endangered Species: The Pygmy Three-Toed Sloth
Protecting an Endangered Species: The Pygmy Three-Toed Sloth
  • Effects and Impact
March 2, 2022
John Sims

Protecting an Endangered Species: The Pygmy Three-Toed Sloth

There are six species of sloths around the world and two of these species are...
5 Pest Control Myths Debunked
5 Pest Control Myths Debunked
  • Tips and Tricks
February 23, 2022
John Sims

5 Pest Control Myths Debunked

Effective pest control can help to keep your premises safe and healthy. However, there are...
The Benefits and Protective Elements of Substation Automation
The Benefits and Protective Elements of Substation Automation
  • Technology
February 16, 2022
John Sims

The Benefits and Protective Elements of Substation Automation

Automation of a substation involves specialized hardware and software, allowing the substation to be controlled...
4 Practical Pest Control Tips for Homeowners
4 Practical Pest Control Tips for Homeowners
  • Tips and Tricks
February 9, 2022
John Sims

4 Practical Pest Control Tips for Homeowners

Destructive pests such as squirrels, mice, opossums, raccoons, rats and other wildlife can wreak havoc...
Pros and Cons of Wooden Utility Poles
Pros and Cons of Wooden Utility Poles
  • Pole Guard
February 2, 2022
John Sims

Pros and Cons of Wooden Utility Poles

Wooden utility poles are the pillar of the United States’ electric grid. Wood is a...
5 Effective Pest Control Tips for Your Business
5 Effective Pest Control Tips for Your Business
  • Tips and Tricks
January 26, 2022
John Sims

5 Effective Pest Control Tips for Your Business

When it comes to your business, ensuring your building is pest free is imperative in...
A Guide to Transformer Components
A Guide to Transformer Components
  • Technology
January 19, 2022
John Sims

A Guide to Transformer Components

Electrical transformers help transfer electricity from one circuit to another, changing voltage levels while maintaining...
Rodenticides and Animal Health: What You Need to Know
Rodenticides and Animal Health: What You Need to Know
  • Safety
January 12, 2022
John Sims

Rodenticides and Animal Health: What You Need to Know

Rodents such as rats, mice, and squirrels can reign havoc on overhead power and telecommunication...
A Brief Guide on How to Protect Your Property from Winter Birds
A Brief Guide on How to Protect Your Property from Winter Birds
  • Effects and Impact
January 5, 2022
John Sims

A Brief Guide on How to Protect Your Property from Winter Birds

Not all birds migrate to warmer climates during winter. Species such as robins, cardinals, finches,...
4 Tips to Prepare Your Business for Winter Power Outages
4 Tips to Prepare Your Business for Winter Power Outages
  • Tips and Tricks
December 22, 2021
John Sims

4 Tips to Prepare Your Business for Winter Power Outages

Winter seasons, characterized by heavy snowfalls, ice, and strong winds, can damage power lines, leading...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Using Surge Protectors
The Do’s and Don’ts of Using Surge Protectors
  • Technology
December 8, 2021
John Sims

The Do’s and Don’ts of Using Surge Protectors

A surge protector is a piece of equipment that protects your devices from electrical surges....