Category: Insects
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Is It Winter Itch Or Fleas Attacking You and Your Pets?
As with humans, pets too can suffer from skin problems during the winter months due to the cold and dry air that they encounter. Many people do not realize that there could be another reason that their own skin and that of their pet’s skin can be red, irritated and itchy. Despite the cold New…
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Bed Bugs In Schools…What To Do
Is there is a thing as a “light case of bed bugs?” Officials at a Glen Ellyn junior high school in the Chicago area believe that there is according to a report from the Chicago Tribune News on November 5, 2011. Bed bugs were found in the “library media center, locker rooms, several classrooms and…
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Crickets – the Nuisance Pest That Can Drive You Crazy
Did you know that in many cultures, and even for some Americans, having crickets in your house is a sign of good luck? The fact is, crickets rarely come indoors, however when the weather gets colder, they do frequently accidentally hop inside a window or door because they’re attracted to the warmth. If you’ve been…
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Pantry Pests Can Spoil Your Holiday Baking
The holiday season will soon be under way and people from coast to coast will dust off those favored family recipes that only tend to appear at this time of year. Sweets like cookies, cakes, chocolates, and pies are an essential part of decorating the holiday dessert table. Lurking in the confines of pantries near…
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Pantry Pests Can Spoil Your Holiday Baking
The holiday season will soon be under way and people from coast to coast will dust off those favored family recipes that only tend to appear at this time of year. Sweets like cookies, cakes, chocolates, and pies are an essential part of decorating the holiday dessert table. Lurking in the confines of pantries near…