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Articles in Pest & Termite Control
Total number of blog post(s): 48
OCT
15

Pest Control Inside and Outside: What’s the Difference?

A roach scurrying across your kitchen floor, the skittering sound of paws coming from your attic, the telltale sign of wood damage left behind by termites: these are clear signs of a pest problem. No matter where you live, sooner or later you’re probably going to have a pest ...
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APR
2

6 Plants That Help Control Pests

Spring is an exciting time of year. The end of the school year is in sight, barbeque and boil season begins, and winter clothes are put away. We get to spend more time enjoying the outdoors, but that also means more time around annoying and potentially harmful insects ...
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OCT
25

How to Combat Infestation of the Most Common Fall & Winter Pests

Hating bugs, rodents, and other critters (in our homes, at least) may be the one thing that brings us all together. Almost all of us can relate to the disgust, revulsion, and violation we feel when we see a pest skitter across the baseboard. We ask ourselves ...
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JUN
28

Why Tick Control is More Important Than Ever

This tick season could be the worst ever. Unlike spiders, ticks don’t help control other pests, but they do have something in common with everyone’s least-favorite pest, the mosquito; they can suck your blood and give you awful diseases...
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JUN
21

5 Backyard Party Ideas for Kids’ Summer Birthdays

To this day, the best birthday party I’ve ever had came when I turned four years old—and it’s only gone downhill from there. Kidding! (Twenty-one was pretty great, too.) In all sincerity, I treasure the memories of my childhood birthdays. My mother was the queen of ...
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JUN
16

How to Prepare Your Backyard for a Family Campout

Did you know that June is National Camping Month here in the US? If the prospect of loading up the family for a trip into the wilderness seems like more than you can (or want to) deal with, plan a camping trip a little closer to home—like in your very own backyard! Three years ...
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APR
17

Infographic on How to Start a Vegetable Garden

If starting a garden is a new adventure for you, follow our vegetable gardening tips for beginners. You may get a little dirty in the process, but in a few short months, you’ll be enjoying a summer harvest of fresh vegetables grown in your own backyard ...
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APR
13

How to Keep Deer Away from Your Garden

Your vegetable garden is an eco-friendly, economical way to bring healthy food to your table. Unfortunately, local pests, like deer, may be thinking along the same lines. And if you’re not careful, you could end up feeding more deer than family members. Learn more about how to ...
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APR
12

Easy Nontoxic Pest Control Methods

Your home is supposed to be a safe place for you and your family, but unfortunately, insects do not understand property rights or your personal boundaries. Some are more than just a nuisance and can carry diseases or activate allergies. Dousing your home in chemical ...
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APR
11

Infographic on Natural Solutions to Keep Bugs Away from Your Picnic

It’s time to stretch your weary winter legs, and spring is a beautiful season to begin enjoying the great outdoors once again. The trees are green with budding leaves, flowers are blooming everywhere you look, and watermelon just tastes better when the sun is hot and ...
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