Discovering that your home has a pest problem in the attic can be a troubling realization to make. These pests can cause sizable damages to your house, and they can pose a potentially serious health risk. Sadly, homeowners are often poorly prepared to prevent pests from moving into their attics, but you may find that you are much better able to avoid this problem through following some simple preventative tips.…
Read More »With two long antennae and three unusual appendages that resemble tails, firebrats are hairy insects that look like something out of an alien movie. Also known as bristletails, these fast-moving insects often startle and scare people. Don’t let these unusual pests terrorize your family. Follow the tips below to get rid of the firebrats in your house. Don’t Try to Fight Firebrats With Fire Firebrats get their name because they love warm environments.…
Read More »According to the National Pest Management Association, termites do an average of about $5 billion worth of damage each year. If you’ve ever had termites ravage your property, or if these common pests afflicted your friends or neighbors, you know how financially devastating it can be to repair all that damage. However, what you might not know is that you might unintentionally be attracting termites to your home. Don’t let termites make a meal out of your home and belongings and instead, here are a few simple changes to your home’s exterior, lawn and garden that will make your properly more unattractive:…
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