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Cold draws cockroaches inside, increases health risk
Theyre creepy crawlers that make most of us go eeww! However, cockroaches pose a much greater risk to our health than simple disgust at a sighting, in particular for those who suffer from allergies and asthma.
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Termites terrorize Texas
Swarming termites were a disconcerting sight for many San Antonio residents this holiday season, states amateur scientist Forrest Mims in an article for San Antonio Express-News.
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Bed bugs wreak havoc in Indiana and Kentucky
Residents of the Asheville Housing Authority complex in Aston Park, Indiana, are troubled by a lingering bed bug problem, reports local ABC affiliate WLOS.
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Roof rats cause trouble for Washington residents
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, local news source Yakima Herald reports.
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Keeping rodents from cozying up in your home this winter
Tis the season to watch out for pests. As temperatures drop during winter months, critters try to make their ways indoors.
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Rat bite fever hits Washington
Residents in Washington last week reported cases of rat bite fever, an illness transmitted by rodents. A press release Friday announced the reports are from the Chelan-Douglas Health District and Grand County.
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Tree termites terrorize Florida residents
State officials are taking action against nasutitermes corniger, a Caribbean species of termites that is destroying trees, walls and ceilings throughout South Florida.
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Preventing roof rat infestations
As fall quickly turns into winter, many pests attempt to sneak their way into warm homes in search of food and shelter. Roof rats are named after their tendency to infest attics and the upper portions of structures, but they can be found in lower levels of buildings as well.
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Marsh rats plague residents
Residents in areas of South Carolina are reporting increasing numbers of marsh rats, according to The Island Packet.
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Keeping pets safe from rodent and raccoon infestations
Raccoons, mice, rats and other critters can be a nuisance to homeowners. They wreak havoc on garbage cans, damage property and can cause destruction in attics and roofs if they decide to nest inside a home.
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