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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2020
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Merry Christmas from all of us at A1... more
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The House mouse

Posted on December 24, 2020
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The house mouse (Mus musculus) is considered one of the most troublesome and economically important pests in the United States. House mice live and thrive under a variety of conditions in and around homes and farms. House mice consume food meant for humans or pets. They contaminate... more
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House Mouse Facts

Posted on December 22, 2020
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House mice are gray or brown rodents with relatively large ears and small eyes. An adult weighs about 1/2 ounce and is about 5 1/2 to 7 1/2 inches long, including the 3 to 4 inch tail. Although house mice usually feed on cereal grains, they will eat many kinds of food. They eat often, nibbling... more
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Essential Resource for Cockroaches

Posted on December 21, 2020
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Water Cockroaches have a waxy coating on their body to prevent moisture loss, but they still need water. One drop of water per day is all a cockroach needs. Any water or moisture will do; they can get water from condensation on pipes, small leaks, moist sponges, soaked wood and moistened food.... more
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Rodent cleaning for storage areas

Posted on December 18, 2020
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When cleaning attics, basements, crawlspaces and other storage areas: Wear rubber, latex, or vinyl gloves when cleaning up urine, droppings, or nesting materials. Note that a dust mask may provide some protection against dust, molds, and insulation fibers, but does not protect against... more
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Bed bugs are fairly shy creatures

Posted on December 17, 2020
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They mostly come out at night. In the day time they like to hide, not too far away from their evening meal. Obvious places to look therefore include in your bed frame, and anywhere near the bed that harbours cracks that they can squeeze into. Curtain rails, skirting boards, door frames – even the... more
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Vehicles with Rodent Infestations

Posted on December 15, 2020
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Rodents, including squirrels, mice, and rats, may construct their nests in cars, trucks, campers, and other vehicles, especially if such vehicles are used infrequently. Rodent nesting materials can be found in many areas of a vehicle: the engine compartment, including in engine compartment... more
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Which Countries Have Bed Bugs?

Posted on December 14, 2020
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The reality is that pretty much every temperate to warm country will have bed bugs. So you’ll find bed bugs in Thailand, bed bugs in Australia, bed bugs in the USA – the list goes on. Basically every continent except Antarctica has bed bugs! It’s also a worsening problem it seems as we... more
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Roach-Proof Your Apartment

Posted on December 11, 2020
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The best answer to how to get rid of roaches in an apartment is to stop them from getting in the first place. Though cockroaches are completely different insects from water bugs, they are attracted to water. That means that one of the best methods of roach control is to manage all water... more
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Bed bugs are actually pretty amazing little critters!

Posted on December 10, 2020
Here are some quick facts for you: Bed bugs can survive for up to a year without food, particularly when it is cold. They can survive temperatures ranges down to around –32C and up to 45C. When it is cold, they go into a sort of hibernation, and pop out of it when it warms up. In the... more
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