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Pantry Moths
Pantry Moths If you are noticing numbers of tiny moths near your kitchen, pantry, or food storage areas, they could be Plodia interpunctella, also known as pantry moths. The presence of these little moths means you might be facing a pantry infestation, one that could decimate your stored foods and grains if not addressed. Read…
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Rodents and Storms
Rodents and Storms Storm damage, particularly roof damage, has caused a plethora of pest problems for North Texas homeowners. Rodents and insects alike are all swarming to residential properties and taking advantage of roof, window, and crawl space damage. Rain and wind can cause damage to your home’s exterior that provides pests easy access to…
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Pantry Pest Tips!
Pantry Pest Tips! Pantries are a highly sought after amenity in homes because they offer a ton of storage for your kitchen staples. But, one of the downsides of having a pantry is that it can attract an entirely new set of pests to your home. Pantry pests are a group of insects that have…
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How to Repel Flies
How to Repel Flies Over the course of our years in pest control, we have seen all sorts of home remedies to attempt to repel flies. Although they might sometimes work on small numbers they generally have no long-term effect. Not attracting them in the first place is truly the best “repellent”. When we talk…
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Reasons Why You Need Pest Control in the Winter
Reasons Why You Need Pest Control in the Winter Winter is here, and there is a chill in the air. With the change of seasons, it may seem that preventative pest control services are no longer needed, but this is not the case. Foregoing your pest control service in the winter months could create a…
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Hornets, Wasps and Stinging Insect Nests
Hornets, Wasps and Stinging Insect Nests Insects often like to live around humans because humans provide food, shelter, water, and protection from predators. Humans can also be a threat to insects in the form of swatting, extermination, or taking down nests. Homeowners tend to not want bees, wasps, or hornets building homes around theirs. Although…
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Plants that Ward Off Mosquitos
Plants that Ward Off Mosquitos More than almost any other creature, mosquitoes can ruin our enjoyment of the outdoors. If chemical repellents aren’t your bag, consider growing garden plants that repel mosquitoes naturally due to the scent of their natural oils. Merely growing these mosquito-repelling plants isn’t a standalone way to deter pests. You need…
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DIY Ant Control
DIY Ant Control As common household pests go, ants can try a homeowner’s patience. A survey conducted by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) found that ant infestations are on the rise across the country, making ants America’s number one nuisance bug. Get rid of these foraging insects using eco-friendly remedies made from household items…
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Getting a Squirrel Out of the Attic
Getting a Squirrel Out of the Attic Do you suddenly wake up in the middle of the night to the pitter-patter of tiny paws above your ceiling? Scurrying, scratching, and sounds of small objects (acorns) rolling around your attic may mean that squirrels have moved in. Other telltale signs of squirrel “squatters” are small, foul-smelling…
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Visible Evidence of Termites
Visible Evidence of Termites It is no secret that termites can quietly devastate a structure. They continually reproduce and their colonies will grow larger with each passing year. Because they tend to stay inside of the wood they are eating, they are often very difficult to identify. Lucky for us homeowners however, it is possible…
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