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Bug Tip Tuesday!

Posted on August 4, 2015
A sure fire way to keep mosquitoes away during the summer heat is using a fan.  Bring your fans outside and have them blowing towards you and this will keep the mosquitoes from coming in to that area.  By having the fan on, you are keeping yourself cool which cuts down on sweat, body heat and... more
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Yellow Jackets (Hornets)

Posted on August 3, 2015
Hornets and wasps look similar because hornets are a type of wasp. Yellow jackets, sometimes known as hornets, are short wasps that are black and yellow or white. All yellow jackets build paper nests that are completely surrounded by a paper envelope. Most yellow jackets nest underground. They... more
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Bumble Bee Snack

Posted on July 31, 2015
Try this fun snack made from pineapple, candy melts and potato... more
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About Pests and Pets

Posted on July 30, 2015
When the family goes outside to play, it isn't just the kids bringing unwanted pests back inside. Animal fur is ideal for pet pests such as fleas and ticks to grab onto as your pets explore the backyard. Fleas and ticks have unique adaptations that make them well suited to finding and feeding on... more
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A1 Exterminators Customer Review

Posted on July 29, 2015
A1 Exterminators prides ourselves on our great service and we love seeing reviews from our happy customers.  On July 20th, Chris from Dedham, posted on Angie's List a nice review for pest control expert, James.   "Very friendly. Professional. Honest. Arrived on time—early, actually. Could take... more
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Bug Tip Tuesday!!

Posted on July 28, 2015
With this heat we have been having, you lawn sprinklers are working overtime and are providing watering holes for ants.  Be sure the sprinklers are working properly to prevent any ant... more
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New Study Finds A Glowing Cockroach

Posted on July 27, 2015
A glowing green cockroach would seem much easier to kill than our more familiar kitchen pests, but this particular insect evolved its own set of lights to avoid exactly such predatory attention, according to a new study. Luchihormetica luckae glows to mimic the bioluminescent click beetle, whose... more
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Bed Bug Myth

Posted on July 25, 2015
There is a big myth that if you end up with bed bugs, you need to throw everything they are in or near away.  This is not the case.  You do not have to throw away furniture, including mattresses. Most items can be treated. Talk to one of our A1 Exterminators professionals before throwing anything... more
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How to Treat a Bee Sting

Posted on July 23, 2015
Bee stings are at least painful and can be deadly, depending on if the victim is allergic to the bee venom. The best way to reduce any reaction to bee venom is to remove the stingeras quickly as possible. If a bee sting victim has had any allergic reactions to bee stings in the past, consider the... more
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Bug Tip Tuesday!!

Posted on July 21, 2015
Flies do not like the smell of cloves.  Try keeping a few cloves on your dining table when eating outside.  It can be useful to ward off the flies and enjoy your... more
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