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Why Do You Have Cockroaches in Your House, Even Though You Clean It Thoroughly?
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Why Do You Have Cockroaches in Your House, Even Though You Clean It Thoroughly?

You swept, mopped, took out the trash, and cleaned countertops, yet you still see cockroaches walking around. Does that mean your house is not as clean as it should be? Not necessarily! Your cleaning methods may not even be the source.

Cockroaches are common almost anywhere in the U.S. They don’t always show up because of sanitation problems, so be relieved if you clean your house thoroughly. The issue is probably unrelated to cleanliness. But why is there a sudden appearance of roaches in your clean house?

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How to Treat and Prevent Pavement Ant Infestations
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How to Treat and Prevent Pavement Ant Infestations

Pavement ants are a type of ants that infest homes and businesses. It’s likely that they came to North America on 18th century ships. Since that time, these pesky creatures have slowly made their way across the continent. Pavement ants form huge colonies ranging from 3000 to as many as 10,000 ants and usually require the help of a professional pest control company to eradicate from homes.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Cockroach Infestations
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A Comprehensive Guide to Cockroach Infestations

Roaches are a nuisance. You see one running across your kitchen floor during dinner, and you ruin your appetite. You see one on the counter while you are entertaining guests, and you feel mortified. You one running across your baby’s foot, and you worry about the health of your family.

Learning more about roaches can help you understand how you get them and what you can do to keep them out of your home. If you already have roaches in your home, it’s important that you call a reputable pest control company as soon as possible. The roaches you see are just a fraction of the roaches that are likely in your home. You need the professionals to discover the source of the roaches and to remove them completely.

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Four Reasons You Have an Ant Problem Despite Cleaning Your Home
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Four Reasons You Have an Ant Problem Despite Cleaning Your Home

If ants are still bothering you even after cleaning the entire house, maybe it’s time to look further and check other reasons why they are there. You may have ensured that no food crumbs are left in the kitchen, bedroom, etc, but if they continue to arrive, something’s missing.

Food is not the only thing that attracts ants. They are famous for being great hunters, not just for food but for other things too. They can search for wood, paper, and other types of debris, so food is not the only problem here.

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Are Killer Bees a Problem in Arizona?
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Are Killer Bees a Problem in Arizona?

Most people who live in warmer states such as Arizona or Nevada know about the threat of “killer bees,” which are more formally known as Africanized honeybees. Originally from South America, killer bees have spent decades slowly making their way northward into the warmer regions of the United States. Residents of these regions have become accustomed to the constant threat of killer bees. Although they have not necessarily become as dramatic as might be portrayed by Hollywood, killer bees are potentially dangerous and should be treated with extreme caution. Adding to the threat is the fact that the average homeowner will not be able to differentiate between standard honeybees and killer bees.

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