Banana spiders may sound like a joke, but they aren’t. The term banana spiders includes several different spider species that can be found in certain tropical regions around the world. Learn more about banana spiders, what they look like, where they live, and if they are dangerous, so you know what to do if you […]
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Pests can be much worse than unwelcome, annoying guests in your home. A recent study from the Wilderness Medical Society reports that every year pests kill on average 80 Americans with their bite, sting, or infected droppings. Do you know which are the deadliest insects and animals hiding in your backyard? We’ve put together a
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A house mouse is troublesome to homeowners; not only do mice eat food meant for people and pets, but they also contaminate kitchen surfaces and chew through wires or wood. Learn the signs of a mouse in the house and the best ways to get rid of mice if you observe these signs. Signs that
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Cockroaches can be found across North America. The good news is that there are things you can do to reduce the chances of having cockroaches in your home. Follow our guide to learn how roaches get into houses, where they hide, and for tips on how to make your home as cockroach-proof as possible. What
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Pests in a rental property can cause conflict between tenants and landlords. With over 16 million American homes reporting seeing cockroaches or rodents in 2020-2021, landlords and housing managers have received many distressed or angry calls. As experts in pest control, we’ve put together a helpful guide to pest management in rental properties for landlords
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Most of us are familiar with wood-destroying carpenter ants, the small black ants that disrupt picnics, or other types of ants that can infest homes and yards. It can be quite unfamiliar, though, to suddenly see flying ants swarming in or around your home. Learn more about flying ants, where they come from, and what
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The ladybug is a favorite sight in gardens and has become a symbol of good luck for many gardeners. In recent years, though, there has been an incursion of Asian lady beetles–bugs that look similar to the ladybug but have a negative environmental impact. If you’ve noticed ladybugs that appear to be yellow or orange
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When your pet has fleas, it may feel impossible to get rid of them completely. That’s because fleas can actually camp out in areas of your home and survive for days or weeks without a host. So even if you think fleas are gone because you’ve removed them from your pet, they still may be
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Home gardeners and Japanese beetles do not get along well because these insects can do serious damage to a variety of different plants, trees, and grasses. Learn more about Japanese beetles, where they live, what they eat, and how to get rid of them if they’re in your yard or home. What are Japanese beetles?
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