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Spiders and Their Webs Make a Creepy-Crawly Halloween
Halloween is the holiday that brings out our fears and for some of us; the most frightening of them all is a spider. Does the thought of the movie, Arachnophobia,…
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Don’t Let Pests Move Into Your New Dream Home!
Building a new home is a major undertaking. From picking flooring and paint, to cabinets and fixtures, there is no shortage of important decisions to make. When it comes to…
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How to Spot a Cockroach Infestation
Think you might have a cockroach problem in your home? A national survey conducted by HomeTeam Pest Defense found that 40% of homeowners have experienced a problem with cockroaches. Cockroaches…
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Harsh Winter Still Won’t Keep Bugs Away This Spring
April showers bring May flowers but it also marks the beginning of high pest activity. Spring’s warmer weather and early rains are bringing out termites, scorpions, ants and mosquitoes. Did…
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Celebrate National Cleaning Week By Conquering Your Spring Cleaning Checklist
It’s National Cleaning Week! Every year, the fourth week of March is reserved on our calendars as a time to put away our winter essentials and tidy up our homes…
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Identify Termites Before the Spring Swarm
Homeowners rank termites as their most concerning pest with good reason. They are responsible for more than $5 billion in damage to homes in the U.S. every year according to…
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How To Spot and Treat Common Houseplant Pests
Houseplants can help keep your home bright and festive during the gloomy winter months! While including them in your home is a great way to add color, they can lead…
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Avoid Unpacking Clothes Moths This Winter By Learning How To Spot Their Damage Early
Seasonal clothing sometimes falls victim to hasty and improper storing. If you are pulling out winter clothes, or digging in the attic for your prized ugly sweater party attire, look…
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Dont let bed bugs hitch a ride during holiday travels
Bed bugs can easily hitch a ride with unsuspecting travelers. While hotels are the most commonly reported location for infestations, all sectors of the travel industry are susceptible. As you…
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Before Thanksgiving, Prepare your Refrigerator for a Houseful of Guests, NOT a Houseful of Pests
While the freezer is defrosting, pull out the entire unit and clean the floor, walls and surrounding areas. Check under and around the exterior area for any food that might…
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Avoid creepy crawly pests this Halloween
Have you ever found live spiders crawling around your plastic decorative ones? Rodent droppings in the bottom of a box? Gnats and flies circling your jack-o’-lanterns? It is not uncommon…
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Stink Bug Invasion Set for Fall
It’s that time of year again for football games, pumpkins, fall weather and…. stink bugs. When the temperature gets cooler, stink bugs search for a way into warm homes where…
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Battling Bugs While Camping
There’s no better time of year to enjoy camping with your friends and family than when cooler weather arrives. However, camping trips can easily turn glum if bothersome bugs are…
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Back to Bugs? Expert Advice for College Students
Across the country college students are headed back to school, which for most means back to a new living space. Whether moving into an apartment or dorm room, furnished or…
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Build a Pest-Free Sanctuary
Summer is one of the busiest seasons for moving, building and planning new homes. If you’re thinking about building your dream home, don’t forget to ask your builder about Taexx…
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Yard invaders: Identifying outdoor ants and treatment options
While there are more than 12,000 species of ants found in the world, there are three types that continue to grow in infamy – especially during the summer months. This…



