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Scott Svenheim
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Oh baby its cold outside! (rats and mice think so too)
After spending the day outside in the cold weather, theres nothing more welcoming than stepping into a warm, cozy house. The problem is youre not the only ones trying to escape the realities of the winter months with unpredictable drops in temperature, biting winds and sometimes, snow
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The kudzu bug- a stinky situation
Small, brown and ready to pack a punch with its foul smell, the kudzu bug may seem harmless enough, but this little stinker is becoming quite the nuisance.
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Carpenter ants vs. termites
Its important to differentiate between two flying, wood-destroying pests – the carpenter ant and the termite. Many people will often confuse the two, as both pests are very similar in color, size, and shape.
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Arizona monsoon rains bring increased insect activity
According to the National Weather Service, parts of five western states — California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado — were under flood watches or warnings as part of this storm. Phoenix set a single-day rainfall record.
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Yellow jacket infestations in Atlanta, Georgia
Yellow jackets are a common pest in the Atlanta, GA area — even our beloved Georgia Tech mascot Buzz is a yellow jacket. But last week, while a Georgia police officer was in pursuit of a suspect in the Brookhaven, GA area, the officer was stung over 100 times by a swarm of yellow jackets.
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Beware of bees while at work in Georgia
Federal agencies dedicated to ensuring employees health and safety of in the workplace the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have each recognized insects as a serious workplace hazard.
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Is that a brown recluse spider?
Spiders are one of the most resilient and adaptable group of species on earth. And they are everywhere in Atlanta.
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The ant days of summer
The sticky, sultry days of summer are here in the ATL… some call them the Dog Days of Summer. But dogs are not the only ones that enjoy the summer months.
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Enjoy your summer free from fleas and ticks
Summer can be a great time for you and your pet to enjoy the outdoors. Heres some information to protect you and your pets against fleas and ticks.
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Back to school pesky critters
With the back-to-school season nearing, parents have already started to think about preparing their kids and how can anyone forget that the start of school is looming with commercials already airing!
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