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Why do I have cockroaches in my home?

Posted on January 17, 2020
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Cockroaches are common insect pests found all over the world. Familiar to most people, cockroaches are very resourceful insects that can live, eat, and breed in your home without you even knowing it. While they don't usually bite, cockroaches can still cause health problems for some people... more
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Monitoring and prevention bed bugs

Posted on January 16, 2020
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All state facilities should have a pest management plan in place, including a contract with a pest management professional that can conduct monitoring for bed bugs and other pests. A permanent inspection and monitoring program for bed bugs and other pests may be necessary to prevent any bed... more
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Rodent Tip Tuesday | How to Get Rid of Mice

Posted on January 14, 2020
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Use our tips for using mouse traps to get rid of the mice. If the traps alone don’t work, try baiting stations. Experiment with natural methods like peppermint oil or kitty litter. Use strong smells to deter rodents and erase the trails they leave behind. Secure your outdoor... more
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Rat Disease

Posted on January 13, 2020
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Rats can spread disease through their biting or human contact with their feces/droppings. The most common diseases transmitted to humans or animals by rats are: Salmonellosis Rat bite fever Leptospirosis Plague Murine... more
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How to Get Rid of Roaches

Posted on January 11, 2020
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Identify the problem and seek professional help if you need it. Out of over 4,000 cockroach species in the world, most Americans encounter only one or two types: German cockroaches and American cockroaches. The German variety have light-brown bodies with two parallel dark stripes down the... more
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Tips for Pest-Free College Living

Posted on January 10, 2020
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New furniture is rarely on the list for most college kids. Yard sales, hand-me-downs and second-hand stores are the primary furniture sources for many college dorms and apartments. Inexpensive and affordable is good, but the pests that can ride along are not. Life in the dorm, or that first... more
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What Can You Do About Bed Bugs in Your Laptop?

Posted on January 9, 2020
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THE WORST HAS happened: you've got bed bugs. There are good methods (though expensive!) to control bed bugs in and on furniture and luggage, and you can wash clothing and bedding. But what about all your STUFF? Toys, photos, your iPhone, and your favorite bedside lamp? Anything with small... more
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Rodent Tip Tuesday | Using Strong Odors to Deter Mice

Posted on January 7, 2020
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Natural methods to prevent house mice include the use of deterrents like strong smells that drive the mice away. When a house mouse finds a new place to live (such as your kitchen or basement) they will leave a pheromone trail behind so the rest of the rodent family can find their way into your... more
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Rat Damage

Posted on January 6, 2020
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Norway rats dig burrows in which to live. These can cause problems to the stability of homes and buildings when the rats dig beneath them; they also can block sewer lines and spoil the landscaping of yards. As climbers, roof rats are most likely to cause structural damage in homes when they... more
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How Do I Know If I Have Rats?

Posted on January 4, 2020
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Because rats are nocturnal and are most active at night, an infestation can develop before a rodent is ever seen. So it is best to keep an eye—and an ear—out for signs of rodent presence. These include: Live or dead rats. Droppings, especially around human or pet food or in or... more
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