The First LEED Platinum Home in Nashville

by Erin on September 12, 2011

Nashville's First LEED Platinum Home "Little House Nashville"

Jane Hardy and Rod Kochtitzky’s historic home is the first recipient of a LEED Platinum Certified Home in Nashville, Tennessee. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certifications are awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

E3 Innovate served as the consultant and verifier for this remodeled historic garage and servant’s quarters built in 1920.

All-American Pest Control is proud to protect The Little House Nashville from termites. The Little House earned LEED points by choosing a non-toxic, non-chemical approach for termite protection with the Sentricon Termite Colony Elimination System.

The Sentricon System utilizes only grams of bait (about the sie of a sugar packet) to collapse and eliminate entire termite colonies. The Sentricon System is the most effective termite protection available today. Like the Little House Nashville, Sentricon is also an award winner. Sentricon is the recipient of the Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge award presented by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Thousands of Middle TN families trust All-American Pest Control to protect their home with the Sentricon System.

Say congrats to Jane and Rod and thank them for their leadership in sustainability in the comments below.  If it had been over 1 year since your home has been evaluated, click here to request a Free Home Evaluation.

 

Our fearless and funny leader, Al Foster, is competing at the National Pest Management Association’s Academy this weekend. I got the word that they were putting together a Flash Mob. I sent out word that a Reward would be given to the first person that could send me video!  What a sport!  If you like this video, go to the yellow team’s facebook page and LIKE them. They are in a competition for the most likes. Search for Hex-Pro on Facebook. Their actual page name is Y.P.M and Hex-Pro. SEND AL SOME FACEBOOK LOVE!!!

How to get rid of mosquitoes…

by Erin on July 21, 2011

Here are some best practices to keep mosquitoes from invading your family and backyard.

  • Keep grass cut short and shrubbery well trimmed around the house where adult mosquitoes may rest.
  • Clean deris from rain gutters to allow proper drainage
  • Fill in drain low places to prevent puddles and ruts in the yard
  • Keep drains, ditches and culverts clean of weeds and trash so water can flow properly
  • Cover trash containers to keep out rain water
  • Check around outdoor faucets and air conditioner units and repair leaks or puddles
  • Empty plastic wading pools at least once per week and store indoors when not in use
  • Make sure your backyard pool is properly cared for when away from the home
  • Fill in tree holes and hollow stumps that hold water with sand or concrete
  • Change teh water in bird baths, plant pots or drip trays at least once per week
  • Dispose of old tires, tin cans, buckets, drums, bottles, plastic sheeting or any water holding containers
  • Irrigate lawns and gardens carefully to prevent water from standing
  • Eliminate seepage from cisterns, cesspools and septic tanks
  • Stock ornamental pools with top feeding predacious minnow
  • Check windows and door screens on the home. Be sure they are in good working condition to seal out mosquitoes
  • Wear light colored clothing, plus long sleeve shirts and long pants for extra protection
  • Use repellents on skin and clothing

These above tips will also help to get rid of mosquitoes. If you need additional help to reduce the populations, All-American Pest Control offers a mosquito reduction service. Unitl July 31, All-American Pest Control, The Dave Ramsey Show and Super Talk 99.7 have teamed up to offer the Dave Rasmey Super Talk Super Special. This special bundle includes quarterly Perimeter Pest Control- plus- spider web removal (where we can reach) each quarter -plus- one annual mosquito service for only $99.70 per quarter.

Reach out to learn more by calling our office at 883-8526. Or request a Free Home Evaluation. A Free Home Evaluation consists of a thorough look from a trained professional inside, under and around your home. We’re looking for visible termite activity, potential termite damage, moisture/water concerns, pest activity and the overall condition of your home. We share our findings and make recommendations.