Pest Articles
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The Keys to Winter Pest-Proofing
December 13, 2013
The NPMA shares several tips that every homeowner can use to help prevent winter pests from gaining access to the home.
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Top Tips for Pest-Free Holiday Baking
December 13, 2013
The best way to keep your food safe from pests is to incorporate the following simple habits into your grocery routine.
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Holiday Decorating Done Right
December 13, 2013
Homeowners should follow these tips to ensure holiday decorating is done right - sans insects.
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Wildlife Prevention Tips
November 5, 2013
Follow these tips to protect against wild animals like raccoons, squirrels, opossums and skunks.
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Nuisance Wildlife 101
November 5, 2013
Check out this guide to identifying some common wild animal invaders, including bats, opossums, raccoons and squirrels.
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Top 10 Pest-Proofing Tips For Fall
October 3, 2013
Check out ten pest-proofing tips that every homeowner can follow to keep pests outside during the fall and winter.
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Black Widow Spiders
October 3, 2013
Here's everything you need to know about the black widow spider, a venomous spider species found in the U.S.
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Spiders 101
October 3, 2013
Check out this guide to help you identify some of the most common types of spiders and the potential threat they can pose to our health.
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Buzz Off: How to Protect Yourself From Stinging Insects
August 26, 2013
Stinging insects send more than 500,000 people to the ER each year. Learn how to protect yourself from these aggressive pests.
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Everything You Need to Know About Yellowjackets
August 26, 2013
Learn about what yellowjackets eat, where they live and when yellow jackets attack.
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Beware of the Most Aggressive Stinging Insects!
August 26, 2013
Yellowjackets, killer bees and wasps are some of the most aggressive species of stinging insects. Read about how to avoid these dangerous summer pests.
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Red Imported Fire Ants 101
July 30, 2013
Red imported fire ants (RIFA) are an aggressive species of ants commonly found in the South and West. Learn more.