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Prevent tick bites when heading outdoors

By |2024-02-08T04:09:33+00:00August 7th, 2019|Articles, Ticks|

© CDC Head burrowing, blood sucking arachnids - need I say more? I actually should! It is summer when there is high chances of tick attacks. I was going to say activity, but really attack IS the activity they do. Their hobby is to burrow their heads under your skin and drink [...]

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4 Truths about Ant Management

By |2024-02-08T04:09:34+00:00June 11th, 2019|Ants, Articles, General pest control|

Expectation – Exterminating your ant infestation will take several treatments and an estimated time of completion will probably not work. Ant management requires dedication, investigation, communication, and many times, multiple techniques. Inspection - Each case of ant infestation is unique so your pest control technician will be able to customize your treatment plan according [...]

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Take Action Against Ant Infestation

By |2024-02-08T04:09:34+00:00June 11th, 2019|Ants, Articles, General pest control|

It’s no secret that ants have had a social structure since the beginning. As humans we seek to understand their world and we tend to study it a lot along with their behavior and anatomy. Ants are truly complex and in order for them to not invade your home, a complex system of treatment [...]

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Rodents and their dangerous habit of chewing

By |2024-02-08T04:09:34+00:00February 5th, 2019|Articles, deer mice, house mice, rodents|

Too cute to be forgotten...because...Oh the damage! Rats have been “chew” it all. I feel bad for them and their cousins. All of them. But I feel even more bad for humans. It’s no secret that rodents spend most of their lives chewing on things. But the impact of rodents chewing is [...]

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Fangs are not just for Dracula: The Bite-down on Spider Bites

By |2024-02-08T04:09:35+00:00October 29th, 2018|Articles, General pest control, spiders|

What NOT to do: We consult the internet a lot when comparing spider bites, but one of the things we shouldn’t do is compare insect or arachnid bites with other photos. Each person will react differently to spider bites, so photos are not a reliable source when trying to identify what kind of spider [...]

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The truth about Carpenter Bees

By |2024-02-08T04:09:35+00:00August 7th, 2018|Articles, carpenter bees, General pest control|

I caught myself a baby bumble bee…or not! What you are actually seeing out and about at your yard may be a carpenter bee. Carpenter bees are very physically similar to bumble bees. They are yellow and black, but have a shiny, black, hairless abdomen and are about 1 to 25 mm long. The [...]

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Top Signs of Termite Infestation

By |2024-02-08T04:09:36+00:00March 30th, 2018|Articles, General pest control, termites|

It’s spring and Termites are back! Yeah, it’s been cold a bit, but the season is turning and termites are starting to swarm. You can protect and prevent by watching or checking for the tell tale signs that termites may have infested your home. Here are the top signs that your home may be infected. [...]

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Anatomy of a Cockroach: Know your Enemy

By |2024-02-08T04:09:36+00:00January 18th, 2018|Articles, General pest control, roaches|

A roach is a roach and it’s good as dead. For the longest it didn’t matter what kind of roach it was, because it would soon be annihilated. But, in reality, having roaches in your home is not ok. You can’t just stomp or try to treat on your own. You have to arm yourself [...]

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Clover mites mistaken as a blood-sucking pest

By |2024-02-08T04:09:36+00:00June 29th, 2017|clover mites|

Clover mites are occasional invaders that freak people out this time of year, because they are often mistaken for bein full of blood...not the case, they feed on vegetation. The are so small they manage to get indoors. Clover mites are accidental invaders that can be a nuisance during the early spring and [...]

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Termites are back!

By |2024-02-08T04:09:36+00:00March 30th, 2017|General pest control, termites|

Know the signs of a termite infestation Termites are back! Yes it can happen to you! With the coming of the months of March, April, May and the changing of a new season, 2017 has brought with it the homeowner’s ultimate nemesis. But, homeowners aren’t alone - commercial buildings are in danger [...]

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