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Warning Signs to Help You Spot Termites
Termites are a formidable enemy in the ever-waging war to keep your home intact. Termites gnaw through the wood in your home and compromise the integrity of its structure. The damage caused by termites can add up in a hurry. In addition to the monetary cost, termite damage simply creates hassle that you just don’t…
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Should I Freak Out About These Cockroaches?
Pests are pests, and if you don’t want a particular insect or critter in your home, you should get rid of it. However, it’s important to know what type of problem you’re dealing with. Not all pests are created equal. Some pests cause expensive damage to your home. Some pests can pose health-risks to you…
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Oh Brother, We’ve Got Opossums
We fear the more sinister pests because we know their intentions. Termites will gut the interior of your home and cost you thousands of dollars. Bed bugs and mosquitos will leave you covered in red lumps as they bite and draw blood from you. However, other pests may seem more harmless. The opossum, for example,…
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When Do I Need a Pest Control Expert?
If you’ve never employed pest control services before you’re either extremely lucky or you’ve made a mistake. Pests are simply a part of our world, and human homes make for enticing pest homes as well. During the winter, animals seek out warmth and shelter. In the summer when bugs propagate, they’ll look for a steady…
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How to Rid Your Home of Irritating Gnats
They don’t suck your blood or bite you in your sleep. They don’t leave dangerous droppings in your attic or eat away at your home’s foundation. And yet, gnats and fruit flies are one of the peskiest pests around. Clinging to your produce and hiding in your coffee maker, they propagate over night and seem…
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What You (Unfortunately) Need to Know About Animal Droppings
It’s not a topic most of us have any love for. It hardly makes for polite dinner conversation, and it’s likely the thing you enjoy least about owning a pet. However, there’s some important information that every homeowner (pet or no pet) should know about animal droppings. The smell and appearance of droppings is incredibly…
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Is it Time for a Home Renovation?
For some people, a building project is the stuff of dreams. You have a vision for your home, and with the right plan and a talented crew, you can bring your idea to life. However, home renovations aren’t just for the aspiring hot tub owners and basement finishers. Like a trip to the dentist for…
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Don’t Let Your Home Inspection Become a Bother
Whether you’re selling your current home or moving into a new place, the entire process can feel cumbersome. The details and mountains of paperwork can dull the excitement of the experience. You’ve got to eliminate headaches in any place that you can. A home inspection, while minute on the surface, is a vital part of…
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How Do Chemical Barriers Prevent Termites?
It’s a homeowner’s worst nightmare the realization — even the suspicion — that termites have invaded. These pests are especially terrifying because they cause bodily harm to the home. Their gnawing can eat away at the very foundation of your home. It’s hard to account for the cost that home damage can incur. However, it’s…
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Put Your Bed Bug Fears to Rest
You’ve got plenty of things to keep you awake at night — a mortgage, kids, noisy neighbors — so the last thing you need is a pest hampering your sleep cycle. That’s the exact problem bed bugs present however. These parasitic pests can hide out in mattress cracks and crevasses and bite you when you’re…
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