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New Information From the CDC About the Zika Virus

TrulyNolen — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 17:42:10 +0000

With ?Zika continuing to dominate the news both in the U.S. and worldwide, today is a great time to provide the CDC’s terrific link to everything about Zika, which in turn can take you to other sub links to help you better understand what Zika is and how you can be diligent regarding prevention if you need to be outside.

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Florida Pest Alert: Outbreak Mosquito-borne Virus Chikungunya

Scott Svenheim — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 15:53:47 +0000

Part of Truly Nolens commitment to the homes and businesses of the areas we serve is to inform residents of potential threats to health caused by insects and rodents. Florida residents can expect to see a dramatic increase in mosquito activity. There has been a recent outbreak of Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne disease prevalent in India and Southeastern Asia. Recently however, the disease has infected tens of thousands of people in the Caribbean and a handful of southern states in the US, prompting the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and public health officials to issue warnings about the disease. Although Chikungunya is rarely fatal, symptoms of the illness include high fevers in excess of 102 °F, severe headaches, nausea, vomiting, conjunctivitis, and severe joint pain that typically lasting for about two weeks. Cases of Chikungunya infection in the US are believed to be transmitted from the Yellow Fever Mosquito, Aedes aegypti, which is common in warmer states like Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. Although Chikungunya may be relatively new to the United States, the mosquito that transmits the disease is not. Mosquito bites may seem minor, as they usually only cause a slight rash or bump. However, mosquitoes are Read More

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St. Petersburg Roof Collapse Caused by Termites

Scott Svenheim — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 16:31:25 +0000

Subterranean termites take a big bite out of local homes WHAT: The above photo taken last week depicts exactly what happens when a colony of subterranean termites makes a home out of your house. As roofs collapse, subterranean termites are creating havoc in other homes unbeknownst to their owners. Why have subterranean termites arrived months ahead of schedule? And what can homeowners do to prepare and prevent? Jeffery McChesney of Truly Nolen saw a 30 percent increase of these silent destroyers last winter and predicts this year to be even worse. The increase in rain has allowed soil to get saturated, creating the perfect moist conditions for termites to thrive. Available for interviews upon request, Jeffery has these tips (and more): Eliminate or reduce moisture in and around your home. Maintain at least an 18-inch gap between your home and soil. Trim hedges and other vegetation to prevent ventilation blockages. WHERE: St. Petersburg area. WHO: Scott Brody WHEN: Subterranean termites swarming now, months earlier than normal. WHY: Subterranean termites swarming now, months earlier than normal. Termite damage is rarely covered by home insurance. Subterranean termites are the most destructive species of termite. An estimated $5 billion in termite-related property damage Read More

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San Francisco food distributor reopens after rodent infestation

Scott Svenheim — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:36:48 +0000

A food distributor in San Francisco was forced to close down and perform a massive recall after two employees leaked information about the rodent-infested condition of the facility

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Michigan residents try to keep rats out of their homes

Scott Svenheim — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:34:22 +0000

There are several ways to keep rats and other rodents from entering the home.

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Landlords and tenants must cooperate to remove bed bugs

Scott Svenheim — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:28:15 +0000

Oftentimes it takes several attempts to fully remove bed bugs, since they tend to burrow into every upholstered item in the home.

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Fish market in Ontario closed due to rat problem

Scott Svenheim — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:26:37 +0000

A popular fish market in Toronto, Ontario, was recently closed because of health code violations, including a rat infestation.

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Termites terrorize Texas

Scott Svenheim — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:22:55 +0000

Swarming termites were a disconcerting sight for many San Antonio residents this holiday season.

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Bed bugs wreak havoc in Indiana and Kentucky

Scott Svenheim — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:31:19 +0000

Residents of the Asheville Housing Authority complex in Aston Park, Indiana, are troubled by a lingering bed bug problem.

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Roof rats cause trouble for Washington residents

Scott Svenheim — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:30:34 +0000

While roof rats are usually only found along the coast of Washington, exterminators are seeing an increase of reported sightings in other parts of the state.

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