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The Cluster Fly

The cluster fly is a pest in homes, schools, and commercial buildings. Cluster flies derive their common name from their habit of entering a home or building in the fall and gathering together in clusters, usually in the attic or upper regions of buildings. The behavior of the flies is a good... more
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Ladybug: Information on the Ladybug

Ladybugs are very cute insects. Unlike many other insects in the world, they do not make people cringe at the sight of them. Even though people like ladybugs more than other insects they can still cause problems for people and their homes. There are over 5,000 species of ladybugs and almost 400... more
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Termites 101: A Primer for Homeowners

Want to protect your house? It's as simple as following a few easy steps. By Jim Morrison Termites. Simply mentioning the word makes people cringe. Termites live in nearly every state in the union, they are very difficult to spot, and they want to eat your house. So what is a homeowner to do? First... more
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Home Remedies to Banish Roaches

Unfortunately, the pitter-patter of little feet isn’t necessarily a good thing, when it’s a cockroach that’s invaded your home or apartment. Taking refuge in the nooks and crannies of your kitchen and bathroom, the roach is a common household pest with nearly 4,000 species scurrying across... more
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Fall is the Season of Change, And Stinkbugs

By Steven Farley The brown marmorated stink bug arrived in the U.S. from the Far East in 1998, landing in the Allentown area.  The bug has no known predators and will eat almost anything that grows. It doesn’t bite humans or animals, and it causes no damage to buildings or crops, but swarms can... more
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