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Spring and Summer Pest Pressure Rises in 2017
The National Pest Management Association released its “Bug Barometer” this month and indicated a very buggy spring and summer. According to the NPMA, the unusually mild winter and the warm,…
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Spring is on the way and so are termite swarms
Flowers are blooming. Trees are growing. All of the signs show that Spring is coming. With warmer weather, most insects start foraging for food and searching for shelters more actively.…
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The Ugly Pest Unfazed by Winter – Silverfish
Winter’s cold temperatures do a great job encouraging hibernation or even killing many pests that enter homes and buildings, but silverfish can actually be even more prominent in the winter…
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Late Summer Stingers
Those late summer stingers, why so aggressive? It’s the time of year when family gatherings are interrupted by wasps sending guests running and flailing their arms. Typically the only time…
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Mosquito Control Stepping Up Across the Country
There are two cases of Zika virus now being investigated in Florida, as officials they believe the disease was contracted in Florida, and not from traveling abroad. Florida’s Health Department…
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Ants Invading – Which Ants are Your Biggest Bother?
HomeTeam has many Entomologists in the regions of the country where we provide service. These scientists study insects and their relationship to the environment, humans and other organisms. Our entomologists…
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Our Mild Winter Leads to a Bounty of Bugs!
Spring is a time for new life. Often baby animals and birds are born in the spring so they can take advantage of plentiful harvests and longer days in which…
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Cellulose, it’s what’s for Dinner!
One of the best things about Italian food is the cheese! But, the parmesan you use on your Italian meal might not be what you think it is. In fact,…
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The Facts about Zika Virus and How to Protect Yourself
As the winter season fades into spring, a familiar foe will reemerge and once again pester us at BBQ’s, camping trips and soccer games alike. These persistent buggers we know…
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The Kissing Bug and Chagas Disease: What You Need to Know
You may have heard about the kissing bug that is making its way across southern regions of the U.S. Major news outlets such as TIME, CNN, and Forbes recently featured…
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It’s Rodent Season! Here’s How to Help Prevent Mice and Rats from Invading Your Home
You’re not the only one looking for refuge when temperatures drop. Rodents can look for shelter, food and water inside your home. “Not only are rodents a nuisance, they can…
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Insects That Are Sure to Spook You
We love Halloween! Suddenly everyone embraces the things that typically scare them; and we can share our passion for pests in the spirit of the holiday. It also gives us…
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6 Facts About Scorpions and Tips to Prevent Them
According to our annual homeowner survey, scorpions are considered one of the scariest pests because they can sting. Most scorpions in the U.S. are found in the Southwest regions. They…
Teaching the Difference Between Good Bugs and Bad Bugs
Summer is winding down and school is right around the corner, meaning it’s time to get out and enjoy the last summer days while you can! But before you send…
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The Science Behind Jurassic Park Controlling Mosquito Populations
The dinosaur craze is sweeping the nation once again with the recent release of “Jurassic World.” You may recall that in the first Jurassic movie, dinosaurs were created from genetically…
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Don’t Let Bug Bites Ruin Your Summer Fun!
Ahhh, summer… sunny days, swimming pools, barbeques, campfires and – BUGS! It’s the time of the year when all you and the kids want to do is to spend time…