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  • How To Know If You Have Termites

    Termites are a flying and non-flying pest that chews rotting or moist wood, feeding off of it and sharing it with the rest of the colony. These pests create mud tunnels around your home's foundation and across the ground, or even inside your home. If you have termites, there are signs you should watch out for. Termites are a pest that can be tricky to find, and by the time you do find them, the damage to your home is already done.
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  • Why Cockroach Infestations Are Harmful To Asthma Sufferers

    Cockroach infestations are smelly, unsightly, and disgusting. There are few things more sickening than turning on the kitchen light to see a horde of cockroaches scatter in all directions. Cockroaches contaminate food, surfaces, and utensils. But did you know that 60 percent of asthma sufferers in cities are allergic to cockroaches? If you or someone else in your household suffers from asthma, a cockroach infestation is even more serious than usual.
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  • Basic Pest Control Info For Homeowners

    As a kid, insects can be fun to watch and sometimes even play with or collect. However, as an adult, insects and other pests become things you want to distance yourself from and you definitely want to do all that you can to prevent them from infesting your home. One of the best steps you can take is to have a pest control company work with you to create a home that is as pest-free as possible.
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  • Springtime Pest Control Recommendations For Your Yard And Home

    Springtime is quickly arriving and in some areas of the country, the weather has started to warm up and bring in new growth to vegetation and buds appearing on trees. As a natural part of spring weather and the outdoor environment, insects, mice, and spiders can all be a potential for pest problems inside your home and in your yard. Here are some tips and recommendations for spring cleaning and pest control in and around your home.
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  • Ants Giving Your Trouble? What You Should Do

    When ants begin to roam through your house, they will get into anywhere they can in order to find food. They don't care that they're in your morning cereal. They don't care that they are crawling across your cooktop where you had planned on cooking your next meal, and they certainly don't care that they have taken up residence in the home you have made for you and your family. These pests have only one care - find food for their colony.
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  • Five Ways To Eradicate House Flies

    One or two flies in the house are annoying, but a whole swarm becomes a major nuisance and health concern. Eliminating the pests will require the use of multiple approaches at once to ensure both the current flies and any future ones won't find your home a welcoming place. 1. Seal Up Screens Flies typically get in through open windows and doors, and screens are designed to minimize their unwanted entrance.
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  • Four Reasons Why You Always Have Ants In Your Home

    Do you have an ant infestation in your home? If so, there's a lot you should worry about. Ants can bite and inflict severe pain on the skin. Additionally, they are incredibly destructive. Ants can stealthily eat through your wooden furniture and leave it unusable. Thus, if you see these pesky creatures in your home, you should exterminate them immediately. However, before doing that, it's worth noting why you have the infestation.
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  • See Swarms Of Termites Around Your House? Why You Should Be Worried

    Flying termites have long wings, so they are not hard to miss. These termites are not something you want to see flying around your home. Below is information about these termites and tips to make them leave. Swarming Termites There are two termites in a colony, those that damage your home and those that are called swarming termites. The job of the swarming termite is to lay eggs to prevent the termite population from dying.
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  • Effectively Eliminating A Mole Problem From Your Yard

    If you have noticed small volcano-shaped bundles of dirt showing up on your property, it is possible you are dealing with a mole problem. Moles not only cause disruption to a property with unsightly dirt pile-ups and movement of the ground for the building of tunnels, but they also indirectly affect the root systems of trees, shrubs, and other plants. Here are some mole control tactics to get these creatures out of your ground for good.
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  • What To Do If You Have A Bat In Your Home

    If you have a bat in your home, you may wonder what to do. Instead of running around screaming in fear, read on for tips to help guide you to get rid of the bat for good. Remain Calm If you're not calm, or you are making a lot of noise, it is going to scare the bat as well. It will attempt to fly around your home in an effort to escape.
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