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2018 Fall and Winter Pests Forecast
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) released its bi-annual Bug Barometer® and predicted pest activity to spike this fall and winter. According to the NPMA, the unusual weather patterns and…
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2018 HomeTeam Halloween is Underway
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Top 10 Easy-to-Follow Pest Proofing Tips
Eliminate water sources. All pests look for a source of water. Fix dripping taps and leaking pipes to remove the water and humidity that pests, including termites and ants, need to…
Late Summer Pests – What Are They and How to Prevent Them
Can you believe the new school year has begun? Though your critters are now out of the house, late summer pests are thriving, and still aiming to bug you! Some…
Summer Pests Heading Indoors!
It’s not a myth that some weather components, especially temperature and moisture, play a vital role in affecting the life cycle and habitation of pests. For insects, higher temperatures increase…
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The Number of Vector-borne Diseases Are Climbing in The U.S.
Hot and humid weather is a major contributor to increased mosquito and tick activity. With rising temperatures in most regions of the U.S., mosquitoes and ticks will emerge earlier and…
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Spring 2018 Outlook: Buggy and Rodent Infested
The bi-annual Bug Barometer™ from The National Pest Management Association predicted a very heavy pest season for spring/summer 2018. According to the NPMA, the unusual winter weather patterns have created…
Spring Cleaning Tips to Prevent Pests
Birds chirping, flowers blooming, and bees buzzing indicate that spring is here! To many people, this invigorating season is a time to watch the world come back to life, and…
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Spring Swarms – When Termites Are Not the Only Concerns
In late winter and early spring, weather turns warm and rain showers occur often; creating the perfect conditions for termite colonies to swarm. The young adult male and female swarmers…
Winter Pest Alert – Pests to Watch for in Your Region
Winter’s cold temperatures do a great job of encouraging hibernation or even killing many pests that enter homes and buildings. However, it is unwise to expect a bug-free winter; on…
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Cold Weather Sends Rodents Indoors
According to a national survey*, 60% of homeowners in the U.S. experience a problem with rodents like mice or rats at some point, and up to 30% experience a problem…
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Enter to Win! HomeTeam Halloween 2017
OFFICIAL RULES HomeTeam® Halloween Sweepstakes The following content constitutes the Official Rules for the HomeTeam® Halloween Sweepstakes (“Official Rules”): NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT…
HURRICANE HARVEY ASSISTANCE RESOURCES
Texas Office of Emergency Management: It is very important to always check your county’s Emergency Management website for updates, evacuation routes, and other resources. Go to: https://gov.texas.gov/hurricane this site informs…
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Fall Invaders and Tips to Prevent Them
Autumn, the season is full of fun activities and football games with our favorite food. However, when spending quality time with friends and family, be aware of unwanted guests –…
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Cockroaches: what you need to know
If there were a prize for the most disgusting pest, the cockroach would win. A national survey conducted by HomeTeam Pest Defense found that 40% of homeowners have experienced a…
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Summer Bug Bites – Ticks and Mosquitoes 101
As we mentioned in our last blog, the unusual weather conditions have allowed pests to survive and emerge earlier this year. You may have experienced it already: termites swarming, ants…