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Sugar Ants In Your Home? What Are They And What You Should Do About Them

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Sugar ants refer to ants that are attracted to sugary items such as sugars or anything sweet in your pantry. There are a number of ants that can be classified as sugar ants. If you spot them in your pantry, or even in your dirty clothing, in your underwear drawer, or even around your toilet (as you may be releasing sugar from the body, as in those with diabetes), it could be a sign that you have a sugar ant problem.

27 July 2020

How To Know If You Need Pest Control Services For A Problem With Mice

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Many people will find, at one time or another, that there is a mouse in their house. Of course, there are things that you can try to do to eliminate the mouse and to prevent any other mice from getting into your home. But you will need to know when all of that is not working well enough and it is time to call for residential pest control services. To help you know when that time is, you will want to take a few moments to reflect upon the following:

7 January 2020

How Can You Stop Mosquitoes From Bothering You On Your Patio?

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Mosquito season prevents many homeowners from being able to relax and enjoy being out on their patios during the evening—it becomes a constant battle against the buzzing, biting insects. In addition to being a constant annoyance, mosquitoes can be dangerous as well—they can transmit serious blood-borne diseases between humans, such as yellow fever. If you'd like to enjoy your patio without constantly fighting annoying mosquitoes, here are a few methods you can use.

27 June 2019

3 Things You Can Do To Eliminate Cockroach Food Sources In Your Home

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Few creepy-crawlies have the same "ick" factor as the cockroach. These insects are known for being very resilient and tough to get rid of once they have entered your home. While it is difficult to determine all of the elements that might attract a cockroach to your home, you can bet that a ready supply of food is one of them. Eliminating cockroach food sources inside your home will help you more successfully prevent an infestation in the future.

27 June 2019

About Bedbugs In Your Home

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Most people have this common misconception that only people who don't clean their houses can end up with bed bugs. However, the truth is that it is extremely easy for any household to end up with bedbugs. All it takes is for you to bring some home with you in your luggage after a trip or to purchase something at a yard sale and bringing it into your house with bedbugs on it that you aren't aware of.

20 January 2019

3 Important Reasons To Hire Professionals To Solve Your Rat Problem

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Do you suspect that you have rats living in your home? Are you currently looking into ways to get rid of them so that you can live a pest-free life once again? Although not as "scary" to some people as spiders or roaches, having rats living in your home is still extremely concerning. Rats can carry a number of diseases and can breed rapidly, making it essential that they are eliminated as quickly as possible.

8 September 2018

Tips For A Moth-Free Home

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Moths can be a major nuisance in the home, whether you are plagued by pantry moths, clothing moths, or simple outdoor moths that find their way inside. Fortunately, you don't have to live with a moth problem. The following tips can help get moths under control and out of your house. Tip #1: Seal and freeze affected items Saving your food and clothing is the first order of business once you notice that pantry or clothing moths have moved in.

23 July 2018

3 Important Considerations When Choosing A Pest Control Company

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Finding pests on your property can send you into a frenzy, as they could be carrying all sorts of diseases. Luckily, you don't have to deal with them when you contact a pest control company. To ensure your pest removal goes according to plan, though, you'll want to remember these considerations before hiring one of these companies. 1. Knowledge  Removing pests -- be it cockroaches or mice -- requires extensive knowledge on pest behavior.

30 May 2018

Oh Rats! How To Keep Roof Rats Out Of Your House

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Wherever you live in the United States, you need to be concerned about pests. However, if you live in Texas, you need to add roof rats to your list of pests. Roof rats are a breed of rodents that like to dwell in tall trees, where there aren't as many other animals to hunt them. Unfortunately, from their treetop perches, they can access your roof. Once they're on your roof, they can gain easy access to your home, which is exactly what you want to avoid.

4 May 2018

3 Tips To Get Rid Of Unwanted Insect Pests

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Are you dealing with some sort of insect menace in your home? Have you been trying to deal with them while wondering how they even got into your home in the first place? Whether you have ants, roaches, or something else entirely, dealing with pests can be a frustrating experience at times. Just as you think that they are gone, they may pop up again in larger numbers than expected. If you're having trouble dealing with various insect pests, here are some tips that can help you to get rid of them more easily.

15 April 2018