Tag: winter

Sowbugs, Millipedes, and Centipedes in the Home

During late summer and fall millipedes and sowbugs can leave the soil and leaf litter and crawl into homes, sometimes in very large numbers. They enter through cracks in foundations, around ground-level windows, and under doors. They are commonly found in basements although they may also be found... more
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Rats: Sewer Rat Prevention Tips

Rats: Sewer Rats, Norway Rats, and Brown Rats are all the same Rat! There are the instances that sewer rats may have already gotten into your house; if that’s the case there are some things you can do to get rid of the problem. One of the best methods to get rid of sewer rats is to contact your... more
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House Spider Myths

Myth: Spiders come into houses in the fall to get out of the cold. Fact: This seemingly simple idea conceals many false assumptions. In reality, house spiders are usually not the same species as the yard or garden spiders outside the house. House spiders belong to a small number of species... 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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