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It's Cold Outside: Simple Steps To Keep Mice Away This Winter
Now that the weather is changing, and the temperatures are starting to drop, mice are going to start looking for a warm place to nest for the winter. That leaves your home susceptible to invasion. Mice need warmth, available bedding material, and easy-access to food and water. They can find all of those items readily available inside your home. Luckily, if you prepare in advance, you can reduce the chances of developing a rodent problem this winter.
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Bugged Out By A Suspected Infestation? 3 Things Not To Do When Battling Bedbugs
Bed bug infestations are on the rise, and living or traveling to any of these cities places you at even greater risk of discovering these nocturnal critters in your home. While it is natural to be disturbed by the thought of having biting visitors in your bed, it is important to keep a clear head when it comes to treated a suspected infestation. In fact, doing these three things out of desperation can make the problem worse.
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Eliminate Mice and Prevent Additional Ones from Entering Your Home
If you spotted a couple mice in your home's kitchen and are fearful about the population increasing, take action to eliminate the ones that are present and prevent additional ones from entering your house by completing the steps below. Materials crackers soft cheese peanut butter butter knife bird seed newspaper humane mouse traps caulk caulk gun file putty knife self-adhesive weatherstripping scissors peppermint oil cotton swabs cotton balls ​Catch the Mice That Are Present
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Three Signs Of Cockroaches That You Should Not Ignore
Because cockroaches prefer to live in moist, dark environments, you may have the beginnings of an infestation in your home or business and not be aware of it. Keep in mind that cockroach infestations tend to be concentrated in food preparation and storage areas, and they also like to make their homes in bathrooms because of the available moisture. Cockroaches multiply quickly and have adverse effects on human health, so call in a professional pest control service at the first sign that they have established residency in your home or business.
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Do Raccoons Frequent Your Property? Follow A Few Tips To Keep Them Away
It may be quite enjoyable to spot wildlife in their natural habitat while on hiking or camping adventures. But, when you find an animal like a raccoon ravaging your plants or going through your trash, you might be thinking about what you can do to keep these bandits from causing trouble. A lot of what you can do revolves around prevention, whether it is adding or taking away certain things that they like or dislike.
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Keeping Fire Ants Away From Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor lighting can increase the safety and security of your home. However, they are susceptible to damage from a variety of environmental elements. One of biggest banes of an outdoor light's life is fire ants. These pests are attracted to the warmth of the lights, and the magnetic field emitted by them can cause ant eggs to grow faster. However, they can do a lot of damage to equipment including destroying cords, plugs, and wires.
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Simple Steps That Will Help Keep Your Back Yard Mosquito-Free
If you have been noticing an abundance of mosquitoes in your backyard, you are most likely concerned about the situation as they are inclined to bite those in their vicinity. To avoid having to battle these pesky insects each time you go outside, try some of the following methods to remove them and deter them from the area altogether. Remove Attractive Sources Of Moisture Mosquitoes tend to stay in areas where pooling water is present as they use it as a spot where they prefer to lay eggs.
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Stinging Insects You'll Want to Avoid Around Your Home
When the spring weather comes and flowers start blooming, stinging insects will become more noticeable around your home. Small stings from these insects will send half a million people to their local ER each year, which is why you may want to eliminate them if they are nesting nearby. Here is what you need to know about some common pests that love to sting. The Building of Nests The warm weather triggers insects to look for a home for the colony of insects and their queen.
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Important Benefits Of Pest Control Services During The Winter
If you are planning to stop your pest control services when the days get shorter and colder, doing so is not always your best choice. Although many of the pests that cause such a problem during the rest of the year disappear during the winter, pests like roaches and mice can still be a problem, even on the coldest days. Therefore, the following information will be very useful when you are making your plans for the coming cold season.
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4 Ways To Discourage A Termite Infestation
Termites are tiny insects, but they can wreak havoc on your property. The wood-eaters can quickly digest supporting beams and planks. Nevertheless, there are things that you can do to discourage termites from taking residence on your property. Here are a few of them: Get rid of wood piles in your yard If you have a fireplace, you may store wood on your property. Piles of kindling and logs may be stacked throughout the year for use as needed during the winter months.
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