How do I keep ants out of my house?
How do I keep ants out of my house? Now that flowers have started blooming and temperatures have risen, ants often march indoors in search of a consistent food and water supply, making pest-proofing the home an important task to keep ants out of your house.
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Are House Mice Dangerous?
Are house mice dangerous? They may be cute (sort of), but they are dangerous. Mice are the most common rodent pest in most parts of the world. They can breed rapidly and adapt quickly to changing conditions. In fact, a female house mouse can give birth to a half dozen babies every three weeks, and can produce up to 35 young per year.
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Do Carpenter Bees Sting?
Do carpenter bees sting? Carpenter bees are very active from early spring through summer around houses and other wooden structures. These insects bore one-half inch wide holes that appear to be perfectly round on exterior wooden surfaces of house siding, eaves, window trim, fascia boards, shingles, decks and outdoor furniture. For a successful carpenter bee pest-control strategy, several tactics must be employed.
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Are Wolf Spiders Dangerous to Humans?
Are wolf spiders dangerous to humans? These spiders are often big and hairy which alarms some people, but they are primarily nuisance pests. Wolf spiders can inject venom if continually provoked. Symptoms of their bites include swelling, mild pain, and itching.
Are Millipedes Dangerous?
Are millipedes dangerous? Millipedes do not pose any serious danger to humans. However, when they feel threatened they can release a foul smelling fluid which should be washed off immediately to avoid possible skin irritation .
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What Kind of Bugs Come Out in the Spring?
What kind of bugs come out in the Spring? SPRING AND SUMMER TEMPS WILL BRING OUT THOSE PESKY INSECT NEIGHBORS OF YOURS. They want to move in! Pest proof your home!
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Fire Ants In Tennessee?
Are there fire ants in Tennessee? Yes! And generally throughout the south.
Adult red imported fire ants are reddish to dark brown. Read More
Odorous House Ants
ODOROUS HOUSE ANTS – As their name suggests, odorous house ants, when crushed, emit a smell of rotting coconuts. They tend to build nests both inside and outside. Common places to find odorous house ant nests are in wall crevices, near heaters, under carpets, and beneath floors.
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Houseflies – Pest Control
Houseflies, to say the least, are not the neatest of insects. They visit such places as dumps, sewers, and garbage heaps. They feed on fecal matter, discharges from wounds and sores, sputum, and all sorts of moist decaying matter such as spoiled fish, eggs and meat. Nasty. They are a pest-control challenge.
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Ticks Transmit Harmful Diseases
When ticks feed, they take up whole blood, extract the water (about 70–75% volume) and inject the water back into the host. For this reason, they are efficient vectors of a variety of disease-causing organisms such as bacteria, spirochetes, rickettsia, protozoa, viruses, nematodes, and toxins. Read More