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May 22, 2023

How To Get Rid Of Drain Flies

You likely have drain flies to get rid if a lot of pests shaped like moths are suddenly buzzing around the drains. The drain in a home is the major area where bacteria or stagnant water gathers, particularly if that drain isn't used. In as little as 48 hours, drain flies can reproduce. Therefore, just a…

May 15, 2023

Dead Mouse: What Does It Smell Like & How To Get Rid of It

After a busy day of work and shopping, you come home exhausted. Upon opening the door, you detect a repulsive odor. Right away, you think about what you might have thrown away in the trash earlier that day. At the trash can, you take a second sniff and recognize it isn't coming from the trash…

May 8, 2023

Kill the Rats: What is the Fastest Way to Eliminate a Rat Infestation?

Rats are the most unwelcome of all the visitors you might have in your home, and there are several reasons you might want to kill and eliminate them. Besides their unpleasant appearance, rats pose a risk to your loved ones due to the diseases they carry. For such a small creature, a rat can create a…

May 1, 2023

Why Are Tiny Red Clover Mites Coming In My House?

The unusual length of the clover mite's legs, which are two times as long as their other legs, is what distinguishes the clover mite adults. You will typically see clover mites first invading your house near window frames prior to them completely invading homes. Clover mites live beneath loose bark, where they can hide and lay…

May 1, 2023

How Do Mice Get In Your House?

As the mercury drops during the winter months, mice get inside your house as your home becomes the ideal target for a mouse infestation. Mice are seeking a warm place during the winter for them to survive the cold weather. Your home offers them everything they need--food sources, warmth, and shelter. During winter, most mammals hibernate.…

April 24, 2023

Do Rats Nest In Kitchen?

One of the first clues you have rats infestation is finding their nest in the kitchen or inside the home. But unless you see the rats, you have no way of knowing if what you see is really a rat's nest. Rodents prefer to nest in areas where food is present and they are protected…

April 23, 2023

Ant Exterminator: How Much Does Ant Extermination Cost?

In cooler climates, ants are typically seasonal pests. Yet, for warmer regions, ants can be a year-round issue. There are several types of ants that can infest your home, each one with its own set of concerns, and the worth of exterminator cost of these ant varies. However, the carpenter ant is what comes to…

April 18, 2023

How To Get Rid Of Cicada Killer Wasps Naturally

Cicada killer wasps are part of the Hymenoptera order; the Sphecidae family, the Genus is sphecius, and the species Speciosus. These large digger wasps are dark brown to black, with brilliant yellow markings along the abdomen’s segments. They grow to about two inches long and have amber-colored wings. The Sphecius speciosus is commonly found east of…

April 8, 2023

Can The “Powder Post Beetle” Damage Your Home?

The only pest that will do more damage to seasoned, dry unfinished wood than a powder post beetle are termites. However, several opinions are conflicting about whether wood damage is due to a powder post beetle or the termite. When making a determination about the activity of an infestation and how it should be handled, errors…

April 3, 2023

Roaches: Do cockroaches bite?

Whenever we see an insect we always wonder if it will bite humans; this is especially true with cockroaches. You might be surprised to discover that some species of cockroaches are able to bite humans. For example, German cockroaches may bite humans, however, it is not common for them to do so. Two other species…

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How To Get Rid Of Drain Flies

Dead Mouse: What Does It Smell Like & How To Get Rid of It

Kill the Rats: What is the Fastest Way to Eliminate a Rat Infestation?

Why Are Tiny Red Clover Mites Coming In My House?

How Do Mice Get In Your House?

Do Rats Nest In Kitchen?

Ant Exterminator: How Much Does Ant Extermination Cost?

How To Get Rid Of Cicada Killer Wasps Naturally

Can The “Powder Post Beetle” Damage Your Home?

Roaches: Do cockroaches bite?

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