Category: News
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What to Do When Squirrels Move In with You
Squirrels are known for entering houses through attics and other entry points and making themselves at home. These pests build nests inside walls or in attics, where they usually end up having a couple of litters each year. Squirrels can cause significant damage to homes when they dig through walls and other structures. They can…
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Camel Crickets – Scary But Harmless
Camel crickets might look scary, but there’s no reason to fear them. While these insects resemble large spiders, they have the typical legs of a cricket, which allows them to hop around from place to place. Camel crickets come out at night and prefer to live in areas that are damp and dark, such as…
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Top Winter Pests Coming Our Way in Several Months
Winter is fast approaching and it’s time to hunker down and get ready for the onslaught of the winter bug and pest invasion. It happens every year. While some pesky pests go into hibernation, others will be scouting out new winter accommodations and your home is at the top of the list. Be prepared and…
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What Damage Does the Boxelder Bug Cause
If your landscaping includes boxelder, maple, or ash trees, chances are, you’ll have boxelder bugs residing in your yard. The dark brown or black bugs with red colored wings and stomach feed on the seeds of these types of trees. Boxelders are considered more of a nuisance than a problem. They don’t damage the trees…
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Ladybug, Ladybug, Get Out of My Home
They’re little and they’re interesting to watch but do you want them infesting your home? Ladybugs are the perfect house cleaner in the garden where they’ll do a great job of keeping aphids under control. These tiny wonders have been around since the Middle Ages and today, there are nearly 4,000 variations in different shell…
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Do Cockroaches Bite? Yes They Can!
Cockroaches can be a major nuisance by leaving droppings throughout your home and spreading germs, but they can also pose another threat. These common pests can bite in some cases, although they rarely do so. German cockroaches, which are typically seen indoors, are more likely to bite people when looking for food or water. These…