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How to Prevent Mosquito Bites

How to Prevent Mosquito Bites

As the warm summer months come into full swing, so do the swarms of mosquitoes looking for a full meal. Unfortunately, that means mosquito bites are inevitable. The good news is there are things you can do to help deter mosquito bites, including the type of clothes to...

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How to Safely Kill Mosquito Larvae in Water

How to Safely Kill Mosquito Larvae in Water

When it comes to an afternoon hike or a day out at the park with family, a swarm of mosquitos can quickly turn any outdoor occasion into a disaster. These blood-sucking creatures dine on your arms and legs and leave you with itchy bumps for days. Wouldn’t it be nice...

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Baking Soda to Kill Bed Bugs: Does It Work?

Baking Soda to Kill Bed Bugs: Does It Work?

The old saying says, “Don’t let the bed bugs bite,” and no homeowner wants to learn they have bed bugs. These pests feed on human blood, leaving you with bites that some can be allergic to, causing them to experience discomfort. Unfortunately, bed bugs can be one of...

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9 Types of Gnats You Should Know

9 Types of Gnats You Should Know

If you have ever been swarmed by small, biting insects outside or hundreds of small flying bugs in your kitchen, you know what gnats are. The term “gnat” refers to many different small, winged flies that can be a big nuisance when they take over your home or business....

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15 Bugs That Look Like Fleas

15 Bugs That Look Like Fleas

A flea infestation in your home can be dangerous for both human and animal family members as these tiny insects bite, feed on blood, and can spread disease. If you notice your pet scratching or find small flea bites on your body, you may assume you have a flea...

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What Do Termites Look Like?

What Do Termites Look Like?

Termites are one of the most destructive pests that homeowners in the Coachella Valley face. These destructive pests feed off cellulose-based material, such as the structural wood support of your home or business. Unfortunately, these pests are often mistaken for ants...

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What Diseases Do Rats Carry?

What Diseases Do Rats Carry?

No one wants to find their home infested with rats. While these rodents may make nice pets, wild rats that invade your home can cause widespread damage to your home’s structure and electrical wiring but can also put you and your family at risk of severe health...

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Pest Inspection for Home Purchase: Who Should Pay?

Pest Inspection for Home Purchase: Who Should Pay?

When buying a new home, you typically check for how many bedrooms and bathrooms there are, if the kitchen is large enough to accommodate your food passion, or if the yard provides enough space for your children and pets. In most cases, the last thing you are thinking...

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How Often Pest Control Should Be Done?

How Often Pest Control Should Be Done?

No one wants to think about a mouse or termite infestation taking over their home. The idea of waking up to a cockroach in the kitchen or a spider in your shower can make your skin crawl. While a pest infestation is likely to have you calling up the exterminator right...

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How to Check for Bed Bugs in a Hotel

How to Check for Bed Bugs in a Hotel

Despite making reservations at some of the top 5-star hotels, travelers are always susceptible to bed bug infestations. With hotels seeing thousands of travelers throughout the year, it is not uncommon for these unwanted guests to hitch a ride and find a new home. To...

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How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs in a Mattress

How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs in a Mattress

Bed bugs are an unfortunate problem in households across America, with as many as one in five homes suffering from a bed bug infestation during the year. Unfortunately, once you have these pests in your home, they can be challenging to eradicate. While there are some...

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Where Do Bed Bugs Come From?

Where Do Bed Bugs Come From?

Talking about bed bugs is often enough to make your skin crawl, but these blood-sucking insects have been around for well over a millennium feeding on the humans they share space with. Unfortunately, once these bugs get into your home, they can be nearly impossible to...

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How to Kill Bees Fast and Safely

How to Kill Bees Fast and Safely

Bees are beneficial flying insects that help pollinate plants and produce honey. However, having a hive take residence in your yard or home can put you at risk of bee stings. For those allergic to these stings, the presence of bees in and around the home can be...

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Why Are There Fire Ants in My House?

Why Are There Fire Ants in My House?

Chances are you have come across fire ant mounds outside and know how aggressive these particular ants can be. But what happens when fire ants decide to venture inside? Why do fire ants come inside and how do you get rid of fire ants in the home? Unfortunately, just...

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Is the Landlord Responsible for Pest Control?

Is the Landlord Responsible for Pest Control?

No one likes to discover a pest problem in their home. However, as a renter, you may question who is responsible for pest control. Are landlords responsible for pest control in California? Knowing who is responsible for pest control in a rental property depends on a...

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Fleas Versus Bed Bugs: How to Tell the Difference

Fleas Versus Bed Bugs: How to Tell the Difference

When it comes to pests within the home, nothing is worse than pests that can bite you, your family, or your pets. In most cases, the main culprits for these irritating bites inside the home are fleas and bed bugs. But how can you tell the difference between bed bugs...

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How to Detect Fleas?

How to Detect Fleas?

No one wants to share their home with any type of bugs, and fleas can be some of the worst for you, your family, and your pets. Aside from causing bites and irritation, these pests can actually spread many different diseases. In fact, were once responsible for the...

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Silverfish vs. Earwig: Learning the Difference

Silverfish vs. Earwig: Learning the Difference

Many people mistake silverfish for earwigs when describing these two insects. At first glance, they appear to be the same species because of their shining, silvery coats. Earwig vs silverfish, on the other hand, are distinct from one another due to their...

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