Mice problems are common, especially as the weather gets cooler and mice are looking for a warm place to call home. Mice can get in through the smallest of cracks, making a home in your walls, ceiling, or just about any space. All mice need is a food supply and a little water, and the population of mice can explode in your home. A typical female mouse has five to ten litters of babies a year, each producing an average of 6-8 babies.
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Living In Termite Territory? Important Tips For Protecting Your Home
Termite are one of the most destructive forces in nature. In fact, according to information published by the National Pest Control Institute (NPCI), annual termite damage to wood structures in just the United States and Canada is currently estimated to total approximately five billion dollars. While the actual species of these insects can can vary from region to region, Alaska is the only state that has thus far been able to remain free of known termite activity.
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What To Do If The Bed Bugs Come Back
If you find bed bugs in your home, your best bet is to call a bed bug exterminator and have them treat your home. Usually, this will get rid of the bugs. But bed bugs are very stubborn pests, and even with the best pest control treatments, they sometimes return with a vengeance. So, what should you do if the bed bugs come back after your first treatment endeavor?
1. Consider heat treatment services.
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Having Pests For Tea? Make These DIY Pest Repellent Brews With Ease
Whether its an early morning coffee date with a neighbor or a fun tea party with your grandchildren, the appearance of flying pests near your kitchen or patio table can quickly spoil the fun. If your home has a mild pest problem, you might be interested to know that you can brew your own non-toxic pest repellent spray that will ward off pests and leave only a pleasant fragrance behind. Here is what you will need along with directions for brewing and using this amazing spray.
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