Give Your Yard a “Green” Start This Spring (Without Breaking the Bank)
Every spring, there’s a moment—usually right after the last frost—when homeowners step outside, look at their yard, and think: “Alright… where do I even start?” The good news? You don’t need a full landscape overhaul or a truckload of expensive products to get your lawn and garden on track. In fact, the best-performing yards often […]
What Property Owners Can Expect in 2026: How This Winter’s Weather Will Shape Deer and Rabbit Pressure
This winter has set up a tale of two regions across the United States. In the northeast and mid-Atlantic, repeated storms have built a deep, persistent snowpack in many areas. Meanwhile, much of the western U.S. has experienced the opposite pattern — milder conditions and below-normal precipitation. While these weather differences may seem like background […]
Turning Reaction Purchases Into Smarter, Long-Term Solutions
Some products sell themselves. A customer walks in already frustrated. Their plants are damaged. The buds are gone. The landscaping they invested in last season doesn’t look the way it’s supposed to. They’re not browsing — they’re looking for relief, and they’re looking for it now. That’s a reaction purchase. And in retail, reaction purchases […]
The Science Behind EverGuard Deer & Rabbit Repellent
Garlic Cinnamon Cedar Citronella Thyme Mint Eggs Lemon Grass Cloves Why It Works — and Why It’s Safe for Plants After a long summer where much of the northeast—and many other parts of the country—saw long stretches with very little rain. While homeowners were running sprinklers to keep their landscapes green, hungry deer and rabbits […]
The Heat Dome Is Here: What It Means for Pest Trends
As major portions of the country bake under extreme heat warnings, a new weather buzzword is dominating headlines: the heat dome. But what exactly is a heat dome—and how can Everguard Repellents play a role in limiting pests and controlling landscape damage? A heat dome forms when a massive area of high pressure parks itself […]
Tick Talk with Bob & Rob: Stock Smart, Repel Hard.
Tick season isn’t just coming—it’s here. And this year, the pests are early, aggressive, and ready to ruin a perfectly good afternoon outdoors. From backyards and gardens to trails and tree lines, ticks and mosquitoes are already making their presence known. That means it’s time for Everguard™ Tick & Mosquito Repellent to take the spotlight—because […]
Spring’s Mood Swings: What Unusual Weather Means for Garden Retailers
This spring hasn’t followed the script. From record-breaking heat in the Southwest to seesaw temperatures in the Northeast, and severe early storms in the Midwest, weather patterns across the U.S. are behaving unpredictably. March brought 90s to Arizona and Texas, while New England went from chilly to suddenly blooming in April. For retailers and distributors, […]
We took a little winter nap!
Hey there! Bob the Deer here. Rob the Mosquito and I would like to formally apologize for our extended hiatus. We’re back now. Refreshed, refocused, and 97% less likely to disappear until fall. Let’s get to it — there’s spring business to cover. 🌼 Protect Your Customers’ Gardens — and Boost Spring Sales As gardens wake up […]
Winter is Here: Protect Your Yard from Hungry Holiday Visitors
Thanksgiving weekend is upon us, and with it comes the chill of winter sweeping across much of the U.S. As the leaves have fallen and the landscape shifts to bare branches and open skies, we officially enter what some call the Season of the Sticks. For many homeowners, this stark beauty comes with an unwelcome […]
Bob’s Fall Adventure: Why Everguard Repellent Makes for a Stress-Free Autumn
Bob the Deer, coming to you with some fall wisdom. I tend to do a lot of running this time of year, not by choice, but from people called hunters. I assume this is a term for people who didn’t use Everguard Deer and Rabbit repellent… and now they are out for revenge. I get […]