Every now and then we come across news stories that are just too strange to pass up. “Rats!” is what one lady yelled as she was quote “attacked” by rodents in an Abbeville, Louisiana Wal-Mart, as reported by Fox News. The lady in this article has filed suit against Wal-Mart over a rodent attack.

We’ve all heard of the frivolous lawsuits against large corporations, such as the multi-million dollar lawsuit won against McDonalds when someone spilled hot coffee on themselves. Isn’t coffee supposed to be hot? But, do Nutria really attack humans?

I'm not saying whether or not this Rodent Attack story is frivolous or that it was totally unavoidable. Yet, business owners must aways be on guard of potentional hazards to their employees and cutomers, and this includes pest that can spread germs, terrorize, and yes, even "attack" customers.

No business owner ever wants to be in this situation. Especially restaurant owners and food services business that must have a perceived sterile environment for food preperation and dinning. Our commercial pest control services can alleviate your fears and give you peace of mind knowing your employees and customers are in a safe and clean environment.

You probably won't find nutria frequenting your Central Arkansas business, but there are plenty of other insects and critters that can strike fear into some unsuspecting shopper or dinner. Don't get caught yelling "rats!"  Call Optimal Pest Solutions in Maumelle today.

If you live in Arkansas, you can’t miss the fact that we’ve had what seems to be constant rain lately. With standing puddles of water lingering around for days, this has become an incubator for mosquitoes.

Luckily, mosquito-borne illness isn’t a huge problem here, but they can certainly make being outdoors miserable during intermissions of sunshine. Well, you don't have to be forced back indoors to escape swarms of mosquitoes. Here are a few suggestions that can help you keep your yard free of mosquitoes.

Eliminate standing pools of water

1. Dispose of old cans, tires, and containers that can collect water such as old tires and flowerpots. This eliminates attractive places for mosquito larvae to grow
2. Drain puddles of water and invest in drain systems to prevent water from collecting in the first place.

Reduce weeds around your home

Weeds and thick plant growth are shelter for adult mosquitoes. Mowing your yard (in between rain sessions) and removing brush will eliminate places for mosquitoes to hide.

Install a mosquito misting system

Mosquito misting systems can drastically reduce the number of mosquitoes within the perimeter of the system. Misting systems are timed to release uniform spray mists at regular intervals to maintain a uniform level of repellant throughout the area. These systems are relatively inexpensive and offer peace of mind and comfort.

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