Laura Clout has been living with the pests since she moved in back in June 2015. She and her three children can’t escape the rodents despite their best effort, leaving them with no internet, large bills and even affecting Laura’s health.
The 37-year-old is so scared of the creatures that she... more
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Educational Video: “Infestations Vacations”
This short video, produced by Howard University's CapComm Lab, the Earth Conservation Corps, and EPA, takes a humorous look at how conditions inside the home can provide food, water, and shelter where pests can thrive, and provides practical ways to prevent infestations.
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Carpenter Ant Prevention | Bug Tip Tuesday
Replace moisture-damaged wood.
Prevent moisture from wood or lumber that is stored in a garage or near the house by elevating it to allow air circulation.
Store firewood as far away from buildings as possible.
Remove tree and shrub stumps and roots.
Trim branches that overhang the... more
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Signs of Termite Activity
Keep an eye out for the following signs of termite activity :
Discolored or drooping drywall
Peeling paint that resembles water damage
Wood that sounds hollow when tapped
Small, pinpoint holes in drywall
Buckling wooden or laminate floor boards
Tiles loosening from the added moisture... more
Winter Pest Control
Each season of the year brings a different set of pest challenges. In many areas of the country, the cooler winter temperature means fewer insect pests entering from the outdoors, but that doesn’t mean winter is time to let down your guard. Some pests can infest homes year round, and others... more
Keeping Your Kitchen Clean Prevents Pests
Merchant grain beetles and Indian meal moths are among the most common pantry pests found in kitchens. They contaminate stored ingredients that are typically used to bake, such as flour, dried fruit, nuts and chocolate.Pantry pests don’t pose serious health or property threats, but because they... more
Mealmoths Can Come Home In Your Groceries
Mealmoths can be brought into your home with your groceries. The Indian Meal Moth is found more often than any other on stored food and grain pantry pest in the United States. Since they feed on any items containing grain or cereal products, the Indian Meal Moth alone is responsible for most of the... more
Keep Your House Dry and Clean This Winter
Don’t wait for spring-cleaning. Prevent an infestation all winter long. Make sure to do these few chores to keep on top of any pests trying to move in.
Vacuum regularly
Check for leaks around sinks, toilets &tubs
Keep fire wood outside
Wipe counter tops after each meal
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Prevention is Key!
Put an end an infestation before it begins. Here are a few tips to keep pests out this winter.
Keep counter tops wiped down and get rid of the odor of food by cleaning counter tops with a mixture of half vinegar and half water.
Fix all leaky faucets as soon as they begin to drip. Insects are... more