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How to Prevent your Garbage Can from being a Bug Magnet

January 1, 2012

Pest control professionals often find that when they’re called out to a job where the homeowner is complaining of excess bugs, the simple is actually quite simple: be mindful of your garbage can. Even if your garbage can in under a sink or somewhere else that isn’t out in the open, bugs can find a [...]

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Using Ziploc Bags and Vacuum Cleaners to Catch Fruit Flies

December 19, 2011

Pest Control Tip: Make a Plastic Ziploc Bag Trap Place a few slices of an apple or other sweet fruit inside a freezer bag. Open that bag about an inch to allow the fruit flies to enter and surround the fruit. Zip the bag closed, trapping them inside and release them outside. Vacuum Cleaner Method [...]

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Pest control for earwigs

December 6, 2011

Earwigs are insects that really don’t cause any problems and are virtually harmless, but their appearance and quick reproduction still make them an unwelcomed pest. Pest control experts say the only real problem earwigs pose is their excretions, which cause a foul odor. Earwigs are nesting insects, and typically nest outdoors around the foundation of [...]

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Pest control for woodworms

November 23, 2011

Termites are not the only insect that can cause serious damage to the structure of your home; woodworms will bore into the wood of your house, furniture and other areas where they are afforded a woody protection. Pest control experts say woodworms often go undetected for years because the adults, also known as Furniture Beetles, [...]

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Pest Control Tip: Ratted out

March 16, 2011

Rats are intelligent creatures that are very opportunistic when it comes to gaining entry to your home. While some people keep rats as pets, these rats are bought at the store and are generally a bit more domesticated than your run-of-the-mill rat you’ll find on the street. Furthermore, those who keep rats as pets do [...]

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Pest Control Tip: Skunks

March 2, 2011

No one likes interacting with a skunk. The very image of a black animal with a white stripe down the back invokes the memory of that infamous odor that seems to linger on forever. But what should you know about skunks? Pest control experts maintain that they aren’t actually as bad as most people think, [...]

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Pest Control Tip: Snakes

February 2, 2011

Fewer things elicit ear-piercing shrieks and panic than snakes. Despite the efforts of herpetologists who try in vain to educate the masses about snakes, people do not know enough about them to know when they’re in danger and when a snake looks scarier than it actually is. In fact, some snakes don’t even bite and [...]

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Are sod webworms the culprit behind my thin, brown lawn?

January 21, 2011

Noticing thin, yellow or brown patches in your lawn? Don’t just assume your lawn is dried out. Chances are there is something more going on underneath your turf. One of the causes might be an infestation of sod webworms. Ranging from 1/8 -1” long, sod webworms are caterpillars that will eventually become moths. As they [...]

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Using neem oil as organic pest control

January 21, 2011

Pest control specialists say neem oil is a popular choice among homeowners who prefer an organic pesticide that targets harmful insects. The oil is derived from the seeds of neem trees and is used as a pesticide, in skin care products, as fertilizer and for many other uses. When used as a pesticide, it is [...]

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Pest Control Tip: Taming the shrew

January 14, 2011

Many homeowners are familiar with the shrew, especially since they have a presence in almost every area in North America. The shrew is often seen as a nuisance, however, pest control professionals maintain that the damage it causes, if any, is quite minimal compared to other lawn pests. The shrew very well could be a [...]

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