Flies Still Pestering You

This time of year there still might be a few pesky house flies that you just cant seem to get rid of. It turns out that flies actually hate the smell of basil, so keeping a pot of basil in a sunny area in the kitchen as well as hanging some basil leaves in doorways and windowsills around the house.... more
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Cheese for Mice

Still putting cheese in your mousetraps? This is an old wise tale that isn’t too effective. Mice are more likely to go after foods with high protein and fat content such as peanut butter, bacon, or beef jerky. Use only small portions, because mice can nibble on larger pieces without getting... more
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Pest Control for Healthcare Facilities

Our experienced A1 professionals are thoroughly trained to provide the minimal exposure to your staff, patients and their family members. A1 Exterminators offers the Healthcare Industry Sensitive and IPM Solutions for all pest problems. We understands the unique challenges associated with insect... more
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Skunks Still Active

Due to the mild winter we had been having up until recently, skunks have still be out and roaming around neighborhood looking for food to store for their dormancy.  Skunks can burrow underground, but they are more apt to move into a location that is easy for them to get into, like under your... more
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Our Homeowners Pest Prevention

Our pest prevention plan provides you with on-going protection and includes three visits per year. Should you encounter any problems, just give us a call and we will retreat any problem areas without additional charge. Contact A1 Exterminators at 800-525-4825 or visit our website at... more
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Giant Spider Web in Northern Texas

Some people are afraid of spiders. And most spiders don’t like other spiders, either -- they often eat each other. In North Texas, a strange thing has happened. Thousands of spiders worked together to build a communal mega-web it's about 40 feet high and as long as a football... more
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Give Mice Their Eviction Notice

If you think you may have a rat or mouse infestation in your home, contact A1 Exterminators to remove the pests before they become a hazard to your health. Contact us at 800-525-4825 or visit our website at... more
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Prevent an Infestation

Winter does not mean that pests have simply died off until the spring. They are either looking for shelter, or already making themselves comfortable inside your homes. Some ways to prevent an infestation now is to walk around the outside of the house and check to see if the walls, roof, and... more
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No One Is Safe From Rats & Mice

Rats and mice could be found in every single city and town in the United States. They have such a huge population because their 3 needs are very basic: food, shelter, and water. However, rats and mice are more than an annoyance, they are a health and safety risk. Rodents contaminate 20% of the food... more
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Bug Tip Tuesday – Protect Your Trees

If you haven’t done this already, you should do it as soon as possible. To protect your trees from pests during the cold winter months put fences around the bases of your trees to keep pests out. It it’s a younger tree, place a post next to it and tie it to the post to protect it from the snow.... more
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