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It's Winter, So Why Are There Ants In Your Kitchen?

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The long, cold winter months can be pretty grim, but they do have a silver lining. The vast majority of insects and other creepy crawlies become dormant or die off once the mercury drops, and you are far less likely to find insect pests in your home until spring and summer come back around. Having said that, it can be pretty alarming to walk into your kitchen in the dead of winter, only to find ants crawling all over your fittings.…

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2 Reasons To Hire A Professional Removal Service To Deal With Your Home's Mice Infestation

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After finding several areas in your kitchen that have small chewing marks and seeing mouse feces in your drawers, you may have deduced that you have a mouse problem. After further investigation, you may have discovered that you may have an infestation. While you could try to use do-it-yourself methods to get rid of the rodents, your efforts may fail to take care of the entire population in your home. Instead, consider a couple of reasons why you should instead hire a professional service to remove the mice from your home.…

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6 Signs That You Have Squirrels Living In Your Home

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Of all the rodents you might come across outdoors, squirrels are among the cutest. Squirrels are also used to being around humans. This is one of the reasons why squirrel species like red squirrels and grey squirrels don’t mind taking up residence in human homes. Unfortunately, squirrels can cause costly damage. They chew on wiring, leave contaminated droppings, and destroy insulation. So if you think squirrels have invaded your walls or attic, check your home thoroughly.…

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Preventative Pest Control Steps to Take to Keep Your Home Critter and Insect-Free

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If you have your own living space, chances are you do not wish to share it with insects, rodents, or other pests. Perform the following steps to ensure your home remains pest-free. Keep On Top Of Household Cleaning No one really wants to have to clean all the time, but it is an important step that aids in keeping living space comfortable and free of unwanted inhabitants. Insects and small animals will remain in spaces where they have an easy way to obtain food and water.…

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How A Pest Control Expert Can Handle A Bed Bug Situation In Your Home

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Your home can come under a bed bug attack for a couple of reasons. Maybe you had a pet track them in or you purchased a used item that already had these insects on it. Either way, make sure you let a pest control expert deal with your bed bug situation. They’ll approach it in the following ways.  Focus on Lasting Methods A goal you need to have when dealing with bed bugs is to remove them in a long-lasting manner.…

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3 Concrete Reasons Why It's Advisable To Invest In Pest Control Services

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As a homeowner, it’s advisable to invest in methods that safeguard your residential property from pests, like proper cleaning. However, no matter how much you clean, pests might invade your property due to weather changes, seasonal changes, or water shortages. For example, cockroaches might invade your kitchen during winter due to the warmth. Additionally, rats might invade your residential home through your drainage system because they thrive well in water sources.…

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Having Bats Removed From Your Home

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Bats may not be a type of pest that homeowners often expect to encounter in their homes. However, these small animals can often be attracted to the attics and basements of homes. If your house currently has a bat problem, it may be easy to underestimate the challenges that this can pose. Removing Bats Can Be Essential For Your Family’s Health And Safety It is an unfortunate reality that bats can be carriers of a number of different diseases.…

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Terrified Of Termites? Tips To Help New Homeowners Minimize The Risk Of These Destructive Insects

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If you have recently purchased a home, your mortgage lender likely required a satisfactory termite report, sometimes called a wood-destroying organisms report, as part of the loan underwriting process. This requirement assures the lender that the structure was inspected by a licensed inspector and no evidence of termites or other wood-destroying pest activity was noted.  Since termite activity is increasingly common in nearly every state, new homeowners will want to maintain a vigilant attitude to ensure that their property continues to be free of termites throughout the years of their ownership.…

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Termites? 3 To-Do's To Get Rid Of Them And Prevent Them From Returning

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Termites can be a dangerous pest to have around your home. Not because they can do you harm, but because they can be harmful to your home. They can cause such damage to your home that your home can end up not being structurally sound and you could end up with more issues than just a pest problem. These pests can be a bit difficult to get rid of on your own, which is why you may have to hire a pest control company to help you get rid of them.…

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Minimizing The Threats That Termites Can Pose To Your Home

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Termites can be among the most damaging pests that your home can experience. When these pests are able to establish a colony in your home, they can cause widespread structural damage in as little as a few months. A Brick Exterior Will Not Make Your Home Immune To Termite Problems One assumption that people will often make about termites is that they will only pose a significant problem for homes that are made entirely of wood.…

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