Posts Tagged ‘home pest control’

How Pests Make It Inside Your Home

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You’ve probably noticed some of these pests inside the home at this time of year (even if you keep everything clean) and wonder: How are they getting inside? As Birmingham’s premier pest control team, we hear your concerns and want to help you keep your home safe, healthy, and pest-free this fall. For our experts’…

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What Are Social Insects?

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Each species in the animal kingdom can be categorized by the innate capability of their individual organisms to interact with one another or those from other species. This characteristic is known as a species’s sociality.  Learn more about the different types of animal sociality as we continue to answer the common question: “What are social…

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Stick to These Summer Pest Prevention Do’s and Dont’s

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With the arrival of summer comes warmer temperatures, longer days—and, unfortunately, a lot of pesky pests. From mosquitoes and flies to ants and termites, these unwanted visitors can quickly turn a relaxing summer into a frustrating battle! However, with proper summer pest prevention measures, you can enjoy the season to the fullest without dealing with…

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What Are Clover Mites & What Do They Look Like?

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We talk a lot about pests that could be potentially harmful to you—after all, your family’s safety is our priority! Today, however, we’re going to be talking about a pest that’s more of a nuisance: clover mites. These pesky little pests are almost impossible to see, can invade your home this time of year, and…

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How Can I Rid My Home of Booklice?

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While booklice are technically harmless, that doesn’t mean you want them taking up residence in your home. If you’ve noticed these small, gray-brown bugs skulking about, keep reading for some expert tips on how to get rid of them. What Are Booklice? Despite what their name implies, booklice aren’t actually lice—and they can’t read! They’re…

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Easy New Year’s Resolutions for a Pest-Free Home

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It’s that wonderful time of year where everyone feels like they get a fresh start—it’s the New Year! It’s a time where people everywhere pledge to be better about this and that and, even though some won’t follow through, their hearts are in the right place.  Whether you want to start flossing, go skydiving, or…

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Rodents You Definitely Don’t Want in Your Home & Yard

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It’s common to assume that the rodent family extends to just mice and rats, but you’d be surprised with the various kinds of rodents there are in the world. Did you know that rodents can be found on every continent in the world except for Antarctica? Known for taking advantage of all food and water…

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