Tips for avoiding Bed Bugs when Traveling

They creep, they crawl, and they just might be in your hotel room. What’s worse, they could be coming home with you. Bed bug infestations can occur at any time, but experts say it’s wise to be extra wary of the critters during peak travel times — like the holidays. Hiding in cracks and crevices, […]

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Common Pest in the Attic

It’s night. Outside, clouds march over the face of a full moon. Leafless trees dot the stark landscape while a north wind moans through limbs and past walls. Suddenly, a series of scritching, scratching, noises capture your attention. It’s very apparent you are not alone! Sounds like the opening scene of a scary movie, right? […]

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Rodents

Did you know humans aren’t the only creatures struggling with COVID- 19? A number of mammals are also susceptible to the virus. Their ability to contract and carry COVID creates what researchers call an “animal reservoir” where coronavirus can remain unaffected by vaccines and other preventative measures. Rodents like mice and rats are among the […]

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Yellow Jackets: Beneficial But Dangerous

Yellowjackets are some of the most troublesome insects in existence. Sometimes called hornets, these short black-and-yellow (or sometimes white), pack a fiery sting that seems way out of proportion to their size. Females usually over-winter in protected outdoor locations; that means they’re looking for cold-weather shelter right now. They begin new colonies every spring. Colonies […]

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