How Much Does The Right Pest Control Service Cost on Long Island?

Pest Control Service

There are some wonderful and fascinating creatures in our world, even among insects. Yet many of them we do not want to see in our homes. Household pests are a common problem in the USA, one that can be troublesome and at times dangerous, and some can be surprisingly difficult to eliminate.

For example, cockroaches are among the most commonly found pests in the USA. If you have experience with cockroaches in the home, you may already be aware that they are stubborn creatures that survive just about every attempt to eradicate them. This is why it is essential that you engage the services of a pest control professional if you are to keep your home pest-free. 

For Long Island homeowners, one of the leading pest control companies in the field is Majestic Pest Control, as they have been helping keep homes pest-free for some time. A reputation for great service at sensible rates comes with Majestic, but how much does it cost to rid your home of pests? That’s what we want to talk about here, and we are going to look at the various factors that influence the cost of professional pest control solutions. 

What Pests Are You Dealing With?

When you call a pest control company, they will attend your home and perform a survey to determine the type of pests that are infesting your home. They will then give you a quote. However, the average price is somewhere between $100 and $270, according to recent surveys. The type of pest involved is just one of the many aspects that will influence the cost of the elimination process.

Different pests require different solutions to get rid of them, and some are more costly than others. This is why we suggest you always seek quotes from at least two and – if possible – three local pest control companies to get an idea of what you will need to pay.

How Bad is the Infestation?

A further factor that will have an influence on the cost of your pest control treatment is the severity of the infestation. Most household pests have the annoying ability to multiply very, very quickly. A mouse, for example, may have ten litters per year, each one of 5 or 6 young. These young can reproduce after 30 days. It’s easy to see how a few mice can become hundreds in a short time. This is why you should call in professionals as soon as you see a mouse or other pest. 

More pests to eliminate means more time taken, so getting in early is the best thing to do. If you think the multiplication rate of mice is worrying, consider the cockroach. A single female roach can, by way of rapid reproduction, result in 18,000 roaches per year! That’s something to keep in mind! Your pest control professional will quote you for the type and severity of the infestation, so make sure you have a thorough survey performed.

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10 Things You Can Do in 2022 to Think More About Soil And Food

Absorb the healing energies from the earth by walking barefoot on the grass, dirt, plants, and rocks – earthing.

Connecting organically to the earth’s natural electrical charges grounds your body and stabilizes its natural electrical system – regulating circulation, blood flow, brain, and heartbeat – lowering stress and inflammation, while invigorating mind, body, and soul.

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Make a wonderful oasis on your property

wonderful oasis

Once upon a time, you discovered your dream home, fell in love with it at first sight, and lived happily ever after. It may seem like a fairy tale, but what occurred is that your family grew, and your house and lawn shrunk.

Did you see all the beautiful oases in your neighborhood, and did you ever want something like that in your backyard? If the answer is yes, you are at the right place. We have solutions for all your problems, and we will teach you how you can make the best of your property and turn it into a mini oasis.

Of course, here you can find a list of a few things you can do on your own, like a DIY project, and a few things you will need professional help with, so let’s start.

  • Water Feature
  • Firepit as a gathering place
  • Swimming pool 
  • Privacy Fence
  • Grill Gazebo
  • Outdoor Livingroom

Water Feature- DIY project 

If putting together a water feature in a day is about your pace, this is the project for you. This fountain is built around a stone, out of which water will flow into a gravel-filled reservoir below and then back up through the rock using a pump. You may either seek a pre-drilled rock from a local stone provider or drill a hole in it yourself with a rotary hammer drill. Best of all, because it was created without a collection pond, this water feature takes extremely little upkeep. Keeping it out of the sun prevents algae development and keeps the water cleaner.

Fire Pit as a gathering space

Another place where you and your friends can enjoy gathering is around a fire pit. A fire pit or outdoor fireplace might be just what your yard needs to convert it from a simple yard to a paradise. Building a fire pit is simple, and various DIY businesses provide all of the supplies you’ll need to complete this lovely feature. A fire in your yard may bring warmth and comfort to those cold. Even as the weather drops, your visitors and family members may want to remain outside by the fire.

Avoid store-bought replicas, which are frequently fragile; for roughly the same amount, you can make your brick version. It’s simple to clean, requires little care, and lasts a long time. A project like this also serves as an excellent introduction to brickwork. While it will take a few days to complete, much of that time will be spent preparing the footing and mortar. Check your local fire pit rules before you begin; they may need the fire pit to be a specific number of feet away from any structures or overhanging trees.

Safty

If you decide to create a firepit, be sure that small children understand the risks that a fire can provide. Consider keeping fire safety equipment, such as a fire blanket and an extinguisher, nearby in case of an accident. Before you call it a night, make sure you extinguish the fire.

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Tips for hunting squirrels – Survivopedia

Protein is, without doubt, the foundation of a good survival diet. But in an unfamiliar environment, like the wilderness, you’ll have to work for it. Vs. visiting a store like you could in the city.

Hunting small game is therefore a worthy skill to master if you plan to spend an extended period in the wild. Not only will it keep you well-fed, with valuable meat, it’ll help to boost morale. Since nothing beats that feeling of a perfect kill-shot. Plus, it’ll give you a strong sense of independence, security and dominance over the environment. 

Squirrel hunting is an old skill that’s fast becoming a thing of the past. As deer, boar and other big game prey steal the limelight. In fact, many hunters these days won’t even consider bagging these pesky critters. But is this bad news? After all, it’ll only make your squirrel hunting skills more valuable when SHTF. When other prey get scarce. Even better, you’ll be surprised at how good it tastes. Once you learn to prepare it.

Even better, it’s not as expensive to hunt squirrels as other animals. With minimal gear needed. These small, elusive creatures also make great target practice.

Now, before you plan your first hunt, you should know that there are several subspecies in North America. While those you should target include the eastern fox and eastern gray squirrel since these are the most abundant.

How to tell them apart

To differentiate between these two species you should first look at their size since fox squirrels tend to be larger. The problem with both however is they rarely reach their full growth potential since they’re the preferred prey of many predators.

In terms of color, gray squirrels are a solid gray with small hints of brown and a white underbelly. While fox squirrels are mostly red-brown in color with hints of gray on their back and an orange-red underbelly.

Range and habitat

Gray and fox squirrels can be found throughout North America. From New Brunswick, to California, Florida, and British Columbia. If you live in the Southwest desert areas, nevertheless, you’re out of luck since such squirrels prefer the forests of Arizona and New Mexico. In general, they also prefer conifer woods, with nut-producing hardwoods, but you can also find them in pine forests since they love to eat pine cones.

The favored hardwoods of squirrels are:

  • Hickory
  • Oak
  • Beechnut
  • Pecan
  • Walnut and black walnut
  • Osage orange

Squirrels spend most of their time in the canopy above the forest floor and live in mature trees with an open understory. This creates a safe environment for them since they will spend a good part of the day on the ground searching for food and places to hide it.

They also nest in trees, but will prefer the safety of a den or hollow if available. If you have good eyesight you might even be able to even spot their nests, made of twigs and…

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How to Choose a Perfect Recliner for Your Home in 2022

Perfect Recliner

A recliner is much more comfortable than a traditional armchair and can have additional useful functions. Read this article to find out how to choose this furniture item wisely!

Modern recliners look incredibly stylish and can provide you with much more comfort than a conventional armchair. You might want to buy one for your living room where you watch TV, for your bedroom or home library where you read books or any other type of room. From this article, you’ll get to know how to choose a top-notch recliner for your home. That should be a great investment in your quality of life and well-being!

Types of Recliners

Here are the most common types of recliners you can choose from:

  • Two-position. It’s the most popular type. The two positions it features are upright or completely reclined.
  • Pushback. To flatten out the recliner, you should give it a push with your back. The primary shortcoming of this type is the lack of a footrest. If you enjoy stretching out your legs while relaxing, this might be not the best option for you.
  • Rocker. It can flatten out and also rock when upright. If you have a small kid, it should be easy for you to soothe them in such a furniture item. Or, you can use it to lull yourself to sleep with a gentle motion. The rocker is one of the most affordable recliner types.
  • Power lift. This one is fully motorized. It’s a spot-on choice for consumers who struggle to stand on their own as well as people with disabilities or injuries. When you want to stand up, the chair will gently push you out. This type of recliner normally has a high price tag because of all the technology it is equipped with.
  • Wall hugger. You might want to purchase this one if the space in your room is limited. This furniture item requires about half a foot of space from the wall when fully reclined. It won’t leave scuff marks on your wall or scrape up your paint.
  • Massage recliners. They are rather costly but you’ll appreciate them if some of your body parts tend to ache. The recliner will knead, knock and vibrate your back, neck and limbs, helping you to relax after a busy day. All you need to do to start a massage session is to push a button. Some recliners of this type also feature the heating option.

Please mind that not all recliners allow you to lie flat! If you need this option, make sure to double-check it before the purchase.

Size

Before purchasing a recliner, you should assess the size of both your body and the room where you’re planning to place the chair. Here is the difference between the three available sizes:

  • Small — measures at 39″ or less in width
  • Standard — measures at about 40″ wide
  • Oversized — is 50″ or more in width

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Today is the birthday of Dr. Edward Teller, who co-invented the H-bomb…

Today is the birthday of Dr. Edward Teller, who co-invented the H-bomb and worked on the Manhattan Project. In his later years at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, he was often so deep in thought strolling through the Berkeley hills that he would become confused and disoriented. His assistants would have to go out looking for him.

Today is also the anniversary of the 2009 “Miracle On The Hudson” engines-out emergency water landing.

SurvivalBlog Writing Contest

Today we present another entry for Round 98 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include:

First Prize:

  1. The photovoltaic power specialists at Quantum Harvest LLC  are providing a store-wide 10% off coupon. Depending on the model chosen, this could be worth more than $2000.
  2. A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate. This can be used for any of their one, two, or three-day course (a $1,095 value),
  3. A course certificate from onPoint Tactical for the prize winner’s choice of three-day civilian courses, excluding those restricted for military or government teams. Three-day onPoint courses normally cost $795,
  4. Two cases of Mountain House freeze-dried assorted entrees in #10 cans, courtesy of Ready Made Resources (a $350 value),
  5. A $250 gift certificate good for any product from Sunflower Ammo,
  6. American Gunsmithing Institute (AGI) is providing a $300 certificate good towards any of their DVD training courses.
  7. Two sets of The Civil Defense Manual, (in two volumes) — a $193 value — kindly donated by the author, Jack Lawson.

Second Prize:

  1. A Front Sight Lifetime Diamond Membership, providing lifetime free training at any Front Sight Nevada course, with no limit on repeating classes. This prize is courtesy of a SurvivalBlog reader who prefers to be anonymous.
  2. A Glock form factor SIRT laser training pistol and a SIRT AR-15/M4 Laser Training Bolt, courtesy of Next Level Training, that have a combined retail value of $589,
  3. Two 1,000-foot spools of full mil-spec U.S.-made 750 paracord (in-stock colors only) from www.TOUGHGRID.com (a $240 value).
  4. A transferable $150 FRN purchase credit from Elk Creek Company, toward the purchase of any pre-1899 antique gun. There is no paperwork required for delivery of pre-1899 guns into most states, making them the last bastion of firearms purchasing privacy!

Third Prize:

  1. Three sets each of made-in-USA regular and wide-mouth reusable canning lids. (This is a total of 300 lids and 600 gaskets.) This prize is courtesy of Harvest Guard (a $270 value)
  2. A Royal Berkey water filter, courtesy of Directive 21 (a $275 value),
  3. Two Super Survival Pack seed collections, a $150 value, courtesy of Seed for Security, LLC,
  4. A transferable $100 FRN purchase credit from Elk Creek Company, toward the purchase of any pre-1899 antique gun.

More than $725,000 worth of prizes have been awarded since we started running this contest. Round 98 ends on January 31st, so get busy writing and <a href="https://survivalblog.com/contact/"…

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What Are the Pros & Cons to Investing in Residential Solar Panels for Ontario Homeowners?

Solar Panels

How Do Residential Solar Panels Work?

Residential solar panel systems are becoming more popular in Ontario because they are cost effective and environmentally friendly sources of renewable energy. Not to mention, rooftop solar panel systems provide an attractive ROI proposition, especially considering how after installation they will work to cover your retrofit costs easily in less than 10 years. Ensuring a lifetime of savings for decades to come!

The basic principles for understanding how a residential solar panel system works are straightforward and easy to understand. Standard solar panels – or photovoltaics (PV) as they are technically called – generate an electric current by capturing particles of light, called photons, emitted from the sun. These photons then interrupt the electrons in the photovoltaic cells to generate an electric current that is transferred to wires leading to an inverter. After which point, the current is turned into alternating current (AC) power and distributed throughout your home by said inverter.

By switching to solar energy for your home, you’re not only making your house more valuable on the market, but also saving money on electricity bills, boosting the value of your property, and reducing your carbon emissions; aiding Canada in its fight against climate change. However, there are many solar power pros and cons that need to be taken into consideration before deciding on whether or not to install a residential solar panel system on your home. As such, this article works to shed some light on the major benefits and drawbacks to investing in residential solar panels for Ontario homeowners.

What are the Benefits of Installing Residential Solar Panels?

The benefits of solar energy are plentiful. It reduces your electric bill, raises the value of your home, reduces your carbon footprint – fighting annually rising electricity costs, and provides opportunities for earning some money back on your investment.

 One of the most significant pros to investing in a residential solar panel system for homeowners in Ontario, is that it could save you a ton of money on monthly energy bills, in that you are not required to source any electricity from your utility company. In fact, almost 100% of your home’s energy consumption needs should be offset with the installation of a residential solar panel system.

Moreover, solar energy is an environmentally friendly, renewable energy source that has many more added benefits including reduction in air pollution, increased local employment opportunities, and lower CO2 emissions for you and the whole family.

This resource provides a comprehensive list of the many benefits of solar power for you to keep in mind.

Reduced/Eliminate Electricity Bills:

When you choose to invest in a residential rooftop solar panel system in Ontario, you gain the ability to generate your own electricity and become less reliant on your utility company. Which in turn, lowers your electricity rate to a fixed/lower than market rate from the point of installation onward. A standard solar panel system typically has a 25 – 35 year lifespan, meaning that you can cut down your…

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Common Injuries People Get During Disasters

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Common Injuries People Get During Disasters

According to a recent study by Wells Fargo, about 84 percent of Americans live in areas that have experienced a natural disaster in the past three years.

Of those respondents, 54 percent describe those events — including tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, or wildfires — as severe. And 72 percent of the respondents reported that their lives had been affected by a natural disaster at some point.

The growing frequency of natural disasters is taking its toll on all of us. In just the first nine months of 2021, 538 Americans died due to weather disasters, according to the Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). That number is double the number of deaths from disasters that occurred in 2020.

While we cannot predict when a natural disaster will strike, we can take steps to help prevent serious injury and death. This article will explore the common injuries people get in various natural disasters and how to treat them with basic first aid until you can get help.

Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and Floods

The most common injuries that occur during and after a severe storm include:

  • Infection from water that has been contaminated by sewage or toxic chemicals.
  • Wound infection from sharp objects and flying or floating debris
  • Injuries, cuts, scrapes, or broken bones from fallen trees, car accidents, or debris impact.
  • Mosquito-borne infections from stagnant water.

For cuts and scrapes:

  1. Apply pressure to control bleeding.
  2. Wash your hands before treating the wound.
  3. Then wash the wound with clean water or soap and water.
  4. Apply antibiotic ointment.
  5. Cover the area with a clean bandage.

If you are not able to clean the wound, it is best to leave it uncovered. A covered unclean wound is more likely to become infected. 

Examine the wound every 24 hours. Get medical help as soon as possible if the following signs of infection occur:

  • Pain
  • Swelling
  • Heat
  • Redness
  • Pus
  • Odor
  • Fever

Here is a video that shows basic first aid for treating a minor cut.

For broken bones, try to avoid moving the person if possible. Movement can cause further injury. Follow these steps while you wait for medical help:

  • Stop any bleeding by applying pressure to the wound with a clean cloth or bandage.
  • Immobilize the injured area. Do not try to push or realign a bone. You can apply a splint to the area above and below the injured site. Padding the splints can help reduce pain and discomfort.
  • Wrap ice or an ice pack in a cloth before applying to the injured area to reduce pain and swelling.
  • Watch out for signs of shock. If the person is breathing in short, rapid breaths or feels faint, help them to lie down with their head slightly lower than their torso and elevate their legs if you can.

This video demonstrates how to apply a leg splint in an emergency:

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This is the birthday of actor and shooter Robert Stack (1919-2003.)

This is the birthday of actor and shooter Robert Stack (1919-2003.)

SurvivalBlog Writing Contest

Today we present another entry for Round 98 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include:

First Prize:

  1. The photovoltaic power specialists at Quantum Harvest LLC  are providing a store-wide 10% off coupon. Depending on the model chosen, this could be worth more than $2000.
  2. A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate. This can be used for any of their one, two, or three-day course (a $1,095 value),
  3. A course certificate from onPoint Tactical for the prize winner’s choice of three-day civilian courses, excluding those restricted for military or government teams. Three-day onPoint courses normally cost $795,
  4. Two cases of Mountain House freeze-dried assorted entrees in #10 cans, courtesy of Ready Made Resources (a $350 value),
  5. A $250 gift certificate good for any product from Sunflower Ammo,
  6. American Gunsmithing Institute (AGI) is providing a $300 certificate good towards any of their DVD training courses.
  7. Two sets of The Civil Defense Manual, (in two volumes) — a $193 value — kindly donated by the author, Jack Lawson.

Second Prize:

  1. A Front Sight Lifetime Diamond Membership, providing lifetime free training at any Front Sight Nevada course, with no limit on repeating classes. This prize is courtesy of a SurvivalBlog reader who prefers to be anonymous.
  2. A Glock form factor SIRT laser training pistol and a SIRT AR-15/M4 Laser Training Bolt, courtesy of Next Level Training, that have a combined retail value of $589,
  3. Two 1,000-foot spools of full mil-spec U.S.-made 750 paracord (in-stock colors only) from www.TOUGHGRID.com (a $240 value).
  4. A transferable $150 FRN purchase credit from Elk Creek Company, toward the purchase of any pre-1899 antique gun. There is no paperwork required for delivery of pre-1899 guns into most states, making them the last bastion of firearms purchasing privacy!

Third Prize:

  1. Three sets each of made-in-USA regular and wide-mouth reusable canning lids. (This is a total of 300 lids and 600 gaskets.) This prize is courtesy of Harvest Guard (a $270 value)
  2. A Royal Berkey water filter, courtesy of Directive 21 (a $275 value),
  3. Two Super Survival Pack seed collections, a $150 value, courtesy of Seed for Security, LLC,
  4. A transferable $100 FRN purchase credit from Elk Creek Company, toward the purchase of any pre-1899 antique gun.

More than $725,000 worth of prizes have been awarded since we started running this contest. Round 98 ends on January 31st, so get busy writing and e-mail us your entry. Remember that there is a 1,500-word minimum, and that articles on practical “how-to” skills for survival have an advantage in the judging.

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13 Prepper Items to Look for at the Salvation Army

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13 Prepper Items to Look for at the Salvation Army

There’s no doubt about it, prepping can be expensive. That’s one of the things that keeps people from starting in the first place. Those of us who have been at it a while have found ways of cutting those costs, making prepping at least a little less expensive. Depending on one’s ability to use their imagination and the disasters they’re prepping for, it’s possible to save quite a bit of money on prepping. 

One of the keys to saving money is having the imagination to repurpose items. Many things which have been designed and manufactured for one purpose will work just as well for another. A wooden children’s play wagon works just as well as a yard cart as the ones made specifically for the purpose, once the kids get too old to enjoy it. Then there are five-gallon paint buckets, which can be used for a myriad of purposes besides just holding unused paint. 

Getting those items used at the Salvation Army is even better, allowing you to save money. There’s no sense buying things for full price if you don’t have to. Better to save the money so it can be used for other things. That will help your prepping efforts to go faster. 

The Salvation Army is a great source for a wide variety of things, for those who have the patience to go there regularly to see what comes in. A lot of the best stuff goes quickly, so unless you check back regularly, there’s a good chance that the things you need will disappear before you can buy them. 

So what sorts of things should you be looking for at your local Salvation Army? 

Canning Jars

One of the best things to look for in any second-hand store or even a garage sale is canning jars. If you are gardening and canning your own food as part of your prepping, you probably need lots of canning supplies. But what you’re using now is nothing compared to what you’ll be using when you’re growing all your food. Canning in a post-disaster world will become a way of life. 

Candles

Candles are another thing to be constantly keeping an eye out for. People buy decorative candles all the time, then get rid of them when they start getting beat up. I’ve seen such candles go for as little as a quarter a piece. They’re great for melting down and making into survival candles; putting them in a spaghetti sauce jar with four wicks per candle. The jar keeps the wicks dry and the multiple wicks allow for more light, when it is needed. 

Candlesticks 

Some of those candles might be tapers. While I’m not a big fan of using tapers for survival, they’ll work, if you’ve got candlesticks to put them in. As candlesticks aren’t…

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