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Find out how to handle bugs, rodents and other wildlife, including mice, mosquitoes, carpenter ants, termites and garden invaders
Imagine waking up and seeing the morning light covering the walls of your bedroom – except for a dark shadow in one spot – that begins to MOVE! House centipedes travel at night and are frequently visible on walls, floors and ceilings. And while they have many beneficial qualities, these so-called “hundred-leggers” or “thousand-leggers” …
Find out how to get rid of fruit flies in your garbage disposal. Learn why cleaning the garbage …
Are you one of the millions of Americans who find spiders frightening? Or the equally large group …
Let’s face it – being bitten by bugs is definitely not a pleasant experience; particularly if …
With over 50 different snake species across the USA; it can be hard to know what kind you’re up …
Mice, rats and other residents tend to move indoors as fall's colder temperatures arrive. Learn how to keep rodents out of …
Have you had any experience with electric ultra sonic bug repellers? If so do they work well for bug infestations?
You’re likely to have some unwanted visitors at your barbecues, pool parties and other backyard gatherings this summer – the …
Our home is overrun with house flies. There is no apparent cause such as open trash, food being out or even Jimmy Hoffa …
Tips to create a mosquito free backyard and Learn how to control the most common mosquito breeding areas in your yard.
Want to take back your yard from mosquitoes, but don't want toxic chemicals around you and your family? Terminix AllClear …
Find out how to tell the difference between a termite and a carpenter ant. Learn why you should have a professional apply an …
By taking preventative measures to avoid attracting carpenter ants, being alert to signs of a carpenter ant infestation, and …
You can outsmart bugs and achieve targeted pest control with Raid®. The Raid® Defense System uses a combination of products and …
Spring weather prompts termites to swarm and search for new sources of food and moisture. Find out how to protect your home …
As weather warms, springtime pests can make trouble in your home. Find out how to prevent infestations of spiders, ants, …
Overwintering pests can be a nuisance and even dangerous to have in your home. Find out how to prevent box elder bugs, rodents …
Rodents and spiders are overwintering pests that can cause big problems in your home. Find out how to keep rodents and spiders …
Rodents are difficult to control and keep out of warm indoor spaces when temperatures drop outside. Find out how to prevent …
The cooler temperatures of fall can cause stink bugs to move into your home. Learn about stink bugs and how to keep them out of …
As back-to-school season arrives, there are still plenty of pesky insects around to bug your family. Find out how to identify …
Ants and mosquitoes can cause nuisances and health threats both outdoors and inside your home. Learn what attracts ants and …
Protect yourself from flying, stinging insects this summer. Learn about bees, wasps and fire ants, and find out where they live …
The arrival of summer means we all get to spend more time outside, which also means we'll have more exposure to such summer …
Learn How to find and kill bed bugs in your hotel room, dorm or home. Here are tips on how to find and eliminate bedbugs and …
Learn how to get rid of bed bugs in your home, apartment or dorm room. Here are few simple solutions for preventing a bedbug …
Hot weather is ideal for insect breeding and development, and this summer's record temperatures are increasing bug …
Learn how to keep squirrels out of your bird feeder by using spicy bird seed to repel squirrels, squirrel-proofing your bird …
We live in a log home, tucked into the middle of 34 acres of hardwood forest. Carpenter bees are literally eating us out of …
