The History of Groundhog Day
It’s commonly believed that the first reported news of a Groundhog Day observance came from
the Punxsutawney Spirit newspaper of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, in 1886. The following
year, Groundhog Day was officially commemorated for the first time, and people began making
the annual trip to the Phil the Groundhog's residence at nearby Gobbler's Knob for a
professional consultation. Crowds as large as 40,000 gather each year, which is nearly eight
times the year-round population of Punxsutawney. Rumor has it that Phil is a supercentenarian,
and thus the same beast who made the first prediction way back in 1887.
The "Science" of Groundhog Day
Does the need for home
rat control correlate in any way with the predictive abilities of
Punxsutawney Phil? Nope. And the same is true if you’re planning a big Spring wedding around
Phil’s prediction. Most assessments of Phil's accuracy are between 36% - 39%, which is a lower
success rate than would be expected with random chance. In his defense, establishing an
accuracy rate is difficult due to the fact that what constitutes an “early spring” has never been
clearly defined for Phil. This is strange, considering that other foresighted groundhogs such
as Staten Island Chuck do use an objective formula. In Chuck’s case, an early spring is defined
by a majority of days that reach 40 degrees in New York City between Groundhog Day and the
March equinox.
Benefits of Groundhog (Rodent) Control
- Reduce health risks: many household pests carry diseases that are easily transmittable to
humans and pets. These diseases, while not fatal, can still have undesirable effects on your
health and your family’s health. By entrusting our technicians with your home’s pest control
needs, you can be sure that our expertise will be used to the fullest to ensure the safety of your
family.
- Minimize allergies and itching: plenty of pests have a knack for triggering allergies
(sometimes severe) and itching all over the body. If you’d rather not spend the day trying to itch
the virtually unreachable spot in the middle of your back, enlist our pest control service to
eradicate these stinging pests and keep your family itch- and allergy-free.
- Sleep better: It’s said that the better you sleep, the healthier you are. But, when pests are
creeping around your house at night, especially bed bugs, getting a good night’s sleep is harder
than it should be. Our professional team will take care of the problem, and in the process
promote better sleep for you and yours.
Get Professional Pest Control Today
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mice control solutions to
homeowners in Benton, Marion, and Mount Vernon. Save time and money and protect yourself
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