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What Happens When a Mosquito Bites You

Posted on July 19, 2021
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When a mosquito bites you, it pierces the skin using a special mouthpart (proboscis) to suck up blood. As the mosquito is feeding, it injects saliva into your skin. Your body reacts to the saliva resulting in a bump and itching. Some people have only a mild reaction to a bite or bites. Other... more
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Finding the source of where ants are coming in

Posted on July 16, 2021
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Ants are generally going somewhere, and coming from somewhere. Instead of swiping them up, take your time to follow the train in both directions. Most likely, you’ll be able to find their food source — whether it’s a juice spill or a dirty spoon in the dishwasher — and where they’re... more
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Facts About Mosquitoes

Posted on July 15, 2021
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Day and night Adult mosquitoes live indoors and outdoors. Mosquitoes can bite day and night. Adult mosquitoes live for about 2 to 4 weeks depending on the species, humidity, temperature, and other factors. Female mosquitoes often live longer than male mosquitoes. Only female... more
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Ants are super smart.

Posted on July 13, 2021
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Ants are social animals — they touch each other, share food with each other, and communicate with each other — which means a lot of the home remedies people whip up aren’t going to do much for them. If you put something in front of them, like a chalk line or lemon peel, they’ll probably go... more
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Common Bedbug Locations

Posted on July 12, 2021
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Some people believe that they are only found in developing nations, but that is not true. They are found all around the world, in Africa, Europe, Asia, North America and South America. Another common misconception is that they are only found in cluttered and/or filthy houses and motels. That is not... more
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Damage by carpenter ants

Posted on July 9, 2021
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Carpenter ant nests consist of irregular tunnels in which eggs are laid. The small white immatures are fed by workers until they develop into adult ants. Damp or rotting wood is especially attractive for ant nests because they feed on fungal growth and the softer fibers make tunneling easier.... more
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Check your body for ticks after being outdoors.

Posted on July 8, 2021
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Conduct a full body check upon return from potentially tick-infested areas, including your own backyard. Use a hand-held or full-length mirror to view all parts of your body. Check these parts of your body and your child’s body for ticks: Under the arms In and around the ears Inside... more
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How can I prevent mosquitoes?

Posted on July 6, 2021
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Most counties have a mosquito abatement program in place to minimize the local population and help keep the public safe. These programs typically involve trapping mosquitoes in different areas and testing them for known pathogens. This helps monitor the spread of diseases and warn the public of... more
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Tick Prevention Tip after being outdoors

Posted on July 5, 2021
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Shower within two hours of coming indoors has been shown to reduce your risk of getting Lyme disease and may be effective in reducing the risk of other tickborne diseases. Showering may help wash off unattached ticks and it is a good opportunity to do a tick check. By:... more
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Happy Independence Day from A1

Posted on July 4, 2021
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Happy Independence Day from all of us at A1... more
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