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Rodent Control Facts | Rodent Awareness Week

Posted on October 25, 2018

To raise awareness during Rodent Awareness Week, we are sharing some rodent facts! Did you know mice can squeeze through spaces as small as a dime and rats can fit through holes the size of a quarter? Seal cracks and crevices on the outside of the home using caulk and steel wool to prevent... more

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Interesting Facts About Spiders

Posted on February 7, 2018

Fun facts that may (or may not) make spiders seem less creepy. Spiders have adapted to live in nearly every type of habitat, and they are one of the top 10 most diverse populations on earth. They play vital roles in all ecosystems with the exception of in your home. These spider facts will help you... more

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Earwig Facts

Posted on September 21, 2017

If you have had an infestation or seen your fair share of earwigs around the yard, you might not know much about these critters beyond their appearance. Here are some earwig facts: They won’t go near your ears While their name may suggest otherwise, earwigs will not attempt to enter your ears and... more

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Indian Meal Moth Control

Posted on September 20, 2017

Indian meal moths are one of the most common stored product, or pantry, pests found in homes. To effectively control a stored product pest/pantry pest, it is important that you first properly identify it. Once you have identified the pest as an Indian meal moth. Inspect foods for evidence of Indian... more

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Firefly Facts

Posted on May 23, 2016

Everyone loves to see a field filled with firefly's. Here are a few facts about these insects that you many not be aware of. Fireflies talk to each other with light. Fireflies emit light mostly to attract mates, although they also communicate for other reasons as well, such as to defend territory... more

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Termite Facts

Posted on May 16, 2016

In honor of Termite Week, here are a few termite facts that you may find interesting. Termites are wood-destroying insects whose presence dates back to the dinosaurs. Termites are known as "silent destroyers" because of their ability to chew through wood flooring and even wallpaper... more

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