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  • Stink Bug-Proof Your Home: Strategies For Preventing Indoor Infestations


    If you're like most homeowners, one of the last things you want inside your home is a stink bug infestation. These shield-shaped insects are not only a nuisance, but they can also cause damage to your houseplants and emit a foul odor when disturbed. Because they are attracted to warm, well-lit environments, and as seasonal temperatures begin to drop in autumn, they seek shelter in buildings to overwinter. Here's what else you need to know:
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  • Control Termites To Keep Them Out Of Your House


    Termites can be a very destructive pest to have in your house. Part of what makes them so destructive is that you only know the termites are in your house once there is a lot of damage. You also only know how bad the damage is once you look for it because it is all hidden inside the wood of your home. Everything looks fine because the damage is all inside the wood.
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  • Termite Infestation? Here Is How To Fix The Problem


    Have you been noticing some signs of wood damage throughout your home? Finding out what the underlying culprit is can help identify the problem. If it's termites, you need to act right away. Here is how you can get started on a solution.   Call a Pest Control Specialist Termites are tiny little insects that can destroy the wood areas and structure areas of a home or building. The most common type residing in the US is the subterranean termite, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
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  • Benefits Of HOA Pest Control Services


    Pests can be a nuisance in your home, especially if they cause property damage. Hiring expert pest control services is one way to deal with your pest problem. Here are some benefits of enlisting HOA pest control services. Low Cost of Services One of the main benefits of HOA pest control is the low cost of the services. You may even pay for these services as part of the annual HOA fees.
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  • Ant Extermination Tips For Keeping The Pests Out Of Your Home


    Ants can be a nuisance since they are so tiny that it's easy for them to get indoors. When they find something to eat, the ants can invade in large numbers and keep a steady stream of new ants marching in and out. Since ants are usually everywhere outdoors, you'll probably always have a few ants wandering around and entering your home searching for food. Ant extermination might involve killing the ant colony outside and discouraging ants from coming indoors.
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  • Wasps And The Homeowner: What You Need To Know


    One of the most annoying pests for any homeowner to deal with is the wasp. These insects carry a painful sting and can be rather tricky to eliminate once they invade your property. In some cases, you can probably just ignore a wasp nest if it is well away from your house or garage, or shed. If it's close to or inside of your home or other structure on the property, then you need to action.
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  • Wasp Nest In Your Yard? What You Should Do


    Wasps are one of those flying pests that build a nest, help to pollinate plants and flowers, and will sting if they feel threatened. If you are stung by these pests, unlike bees, these pests can sting you multiple times over and over again. Bees usually die after they have stung someone, but wasps can live on and will be able to sting over and over, which is why these pests are so dangerous.
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  • Moles Leaving Your Yard A Disaster? What You Can Do


    Moles are a small cute, furry mammal that has a stub tail and lives beneath the ground in tunnels. It uses its claws to dig its way into the dirt and to create these tunnels in which to live. They can live above the surface of the ground as well, and you may find them in your garage or shed areas, or anywhere they can find food easily. These pests eat insects, worms, spiders, snails, and a variety of other pests they can find inside the ground.
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  • Test Your Home For Radon


    Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas. It gets into your house by seeping into the lowest levels of your home. Since it is heavier than air, it will slowly displace the air from the bottom up. Because you can't detect radon on your own, the only way to tell if you have it is to test for it. You can do this on your own, or you can hire a professional to do it.
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  • Is Your Home In Close Proximity To Known Termite Infestations? 3 Proactive Tips For Homeowners


    If you are a homeowner, news of an active termite infestation issue anywhere in your neighborhood is sure to be frightening. Across the nation, termite damage is a common problem that can result in significant damage to any structure built with lumber or wood-based building materials, like plywood and engineered wooden beams or floor joists. Since many of these materials are located at or below ground level, termites are able to easily infiltrate and consume them.
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