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Wildlife Poses a Growing Pest Control Problem for Homeowners

Rodents such as birds, bats, squirrels and skunks can pose serious health threats to homeowners.
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Missy Henriksen
National Pest Management Association

Filming a Television Show

Today was anything but an average work day. I traveled to New York City to tape a pest prevention segment for ABC’s "The Revolution."
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Ed Brandt and Candace Brassard
Office of Pesticide Programs, EPA

Protecting Yourself from Tick-Borne Diseases

The increased occurrence of Lyme disease, as well as other tick borne diseases, is raising awareness and concern about the impact of these diseases on public health.
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