What Makes Oleander Deadly? Toxic Components The plant contains two primary toxins: neriine and oleandrin. These compounds are highly potent and affect both the digestive system and the heart. The toxins are most concentrated in the sap, making any contact with the plant potentially hazardous. Mechanism of Toxicity Oleandrin, in particular, is known for its…
Maintaining a beautiful, healthy, and weed-free yard requires a combined effort of proper lawn care practices and pest control. While professionals can help keep your yard green and pest-free, it’s up to you as the homeowner to mow the grass properly. One common question we get at Problem Solved Pest is about the proper mower…
Why Are There Pests in My Business? Any sort of building can suffer from pests. From homes to grocery stores to retail, pests can make their way in and ruin your day. Customers aren’t fans of being swooped down on by a bird or seeing a roach or rat skitter across their path. Today’s article…
3 Types of Pest Control When it comes to protecting your space, one of the most important things to consider is pests. Little critters that get onto (or into) your property and wreak havoc. These pests can bring not only destruction but disease, as well. While pests are common, that doesn’t mean that you’re forced…
Get Your Mower Ready for Spring Is your mower ready for spring? Mowing the lawn may be a necessary evil for most people, but it can also be a source of pride for many homeowners. If you’ve got a yard to maintain, chances are that you’ve got at least one mower in your garage or…
St. Augustine Grass Fungus or “Brown Patch” fungus is the cool season disease for our St. Augustine grasses. Over the summer months we deal with several different fungal diseases that most of our customers don’t even realize they have. Often the treatments are applied and damage never sets in. With Brown Patch fungus, we have…