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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.

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.

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.

Put Out The No Vacancy Sign: Why You Need An Exterminator Before Your Summer Officially Begins

Now that summer is officially here and it's time to start planning your vacation fun, don't forget to take one specific precautionary step: before you get busy having fun this summer, you need to schedule an appointment with an exterminator, even if you haven't seen any bugs. You might not have seen them, but that doesn't mean they're not going to become a problem at some point this summer. Here are several of the reasons why hiring an exterminator should be one of your first summer time activities this year.

Tips For Finding And Removing Honey Bees From Your Home Or Yard

Though honey bees are a very important part of the earth's ecosystem, it is not reasonable for you to share your home or yard with them. Bees will sting your children and can cause serious structural damage if they decide to set up housekeeping in your attic, chimney, or inside of a wall.  If you have noticed an overabundance of honey bees in your yard and want to rid your property of this stinging pest, then these tips will help you do so:

Why Professional Rat Removal Is The Best Way To Deal With Your Rodent Infestation

Even though pet rats you buy from a pet store might look all cute and cuddly, wild rats that infest your home are another story. The often walk through sewers, over dead animals, and through feces before crawling along your walls or even across your kitchen floor. Rats spread diseases and make a mess of your home, so you want them gone fast. The question is how to go about it.

Exterminator Coming? Do These 3 Things

Instead of handling a pest infestation on your own, you'll want to have a professional exterminator come to your home to get rid of those pests for good. However, there are some things you can do for the exterminator that will make their job easier and more efficient. Document Your Problem You do not want your exterminator to not understand the pest issue you are having. Giving them a basic description or a vague story about your specific problem will not help them target the pests, which can cause their treatment to be unsuccessful.

What Attracts Wasps To Your Home And How To Eliminate Then

Wasps play an important role in the environment, but they can also become pests on your property when they build nests under your roof or near your front door. If someone in your family has an allergy to stinging insects, then wasps can pose a serious health danger. Even if your kids aren't allergic to wasp stings, they may still fear going outside when wasps are around. Here's a look at what attracts wasps and how to get rid of them.

How To Deal With Ants In Your Home

When you are a homeowner, dealing with possible pest infestations is a part of the game, and ants are one of t he most common pest infestations you will have to deal with. Ants are resilient and resourceful creatures that can make their way into your home in a variety of ways, and once there, may try to set up their colony in the temperature-controlled safety of the indoors. If you have noticed ants around your kitchen or elsewhere in your home, get to know some of the ways that you can deal with and get rid of those ants.

Why You Should Have Your New House Exterminated Before Moving In

There's a lot to think about when you're moving into a new house. Lining up the moving truck, finding people to help you pack and securing the keys before move-in day can take up so much of your time. While you're busy planning all of these things, you should also think about what it's going to be like once you move in. You want to be as comfortable as possible in your new place.