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Don’t let pests sneak in this winter
Many homeowners are preparing their residences for winter and potential bug infestations due to the cold weather. It’s important to seal up cracks, repair ripped screens and ensure the areas surrounding windows and doors don’t have any crevices that the cold wind or an unwelcome pest could penetrate.
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Rodents abound on east coast
Residents on the East Coast appear to be dealing with large numbers of rodents these days. From college students to working professionals, it seems that many are unable to escape the pests that are plaguing urban areas, and plenty of people are fed up with the mice or rats they're discovering in their homes.
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Crickets causing problems in southwest
While seemingly harmless, crickets are causing plenty of problems for residents in the Southwest, especially homeowners in Texas who are fed up with the situation.
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Bed bugs not just a problem in hotels
Many people used to assume bed bugs were only active in hotels, but that's far from the truth. Bed bugs can live anywhere and spread quite easily, making it hard to prevent unknowingly picking up the pests and bringing them home.
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Boxelder bug invasion worse than expected
Many communities are accustomed to an annual invasion of box elder bugs, but the number of pests showing up this year has been extreme in many areas. Residents and pest control professionals are saying they haven't seen such large populations of the insects in years, and the unusual weather that has been hitting much of the country may be to blame.
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Don’t let boxelder bugs ruin your autumn
As the cool fall weather approaches, so does boxelder bug season. These pests can infiltrate homes and cause problems throughout the fall and winter.
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hantavirus scare should ensure residents check homes for mice
Yosemite National Park visitors have been experiencing a scare recently, as more vacationers who stayed at the wilderness park are coming down with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.
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Is there a mouse in your house?
Do you suspect a mouse infestation in your home? You are probably not alone – mice are a common pest to discover inside houses.
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The dangerous pest in your home
One of the most common household insects may also be one of the most dangerous.
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Ensure West Nile-carrying mosquitoes aren’t around your home
As the summer continues, so do stories about the potentially deadly West Nile Virus. The illness has plagued almost every state so far this year, but no state has seen more cases of the virus than Texas.
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