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Invaders called Ants

Posted on June 8, 2020
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Ants are among the most prevalent pests in households. Ants also invade restaurants, hospitals, offices, warehouses, and other buildings where they can find food and water. On outdoor and sometimes indoor plants, ants protect and care for honeydew-producing insects such as aphids, soft scales,... more
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Don’t Scratch Mosquito Bites

Posted on June 5, 2020
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It’s tough advice, but leave the bite alone. When you scratch, it creates openings in your skin that allow bacteria in and cause infection. To relieve the itch and lower your chances of an infection: Wash the area with soap and water. Apply calamine lotion or anti-itch cream. ... more
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Termite Prevention Tips

Posted on June 4, 2020
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Schedule a termite inspection. These should be done annually by an expert from pest control services. Treat the soil around your house. Some choose the DIY route, but professionals can typically get this done in less than a day. Once in place, a treatment will last several years. To treat... more
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Current Tick Activity

Posted on June 2, 2020
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Most cases of Lyme disease are transmitted from May through July, when nymphal-stage ticks are active. Adult-stage deer ticks become active in October and remain active throughout the winter whenever the ground is not frozen. Blood-engorged females survive the winter in the forest leaf litter... more
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Preventing a bee sting

Posted on June 1, 2020
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The first line of defense in preventing a bee or wasp sting is to simply stay away from them. The obvious things you can do during prime honeybee season is to avoid wearing strong perfumes that attract them. Also, if you don’t want these insects near your porch, then choose flower varieties... more
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Signs of a Carpenter Ant Infestation

Posted on May 29, 2020
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The only external sign of a carpenter ant infestation other than the presence of workers and/or swarmers is the appearance of small openings on the surface of wood. Through these, the ants expel debris, which consists of sawdust-like shavings and/or fragments of insulation and insect body... more
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How many hands touched these? Sanitize & Disinfect!

Posted on May 28, 2020
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With limited staff or no staff, now is the time to act. Call A1 Now for Facility Sanitizing & Disinfecting Services Get VIRUS... more
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Do you really think this is enough?

Posted on May 26, 2020
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Treat your business against Coronavirus. Treatment kills harmful germs, bacteria, fungi & viruses Call A1 Now for Facility Sanitizing & Disinfecting Services Get VIRUS... more
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Memorial Day 2020

Posted on May 25, 2020
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Happy Memorial Day from all of us at A1... more
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How To Conduct A Proper Termite Inspection

Posted on May 22, 2020
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It is not difficult for a layperson to inspect a home for termites when obvious signs are present. Unfortunately, mud tubes are often absent, making it very difficult to determine whether termites are present. It is even more difficult for a layperson to distinguish between old termite damage... more
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