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6 Tips to Keep Your Home Safe from Pests During Hurricane Season

With forecasters from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicting a 75 percent chance of a near- or above-normal hurricane season in 2018, it is important for homeowners to ensure their homes are prepped for the damaging effects of these natural disasters. While reinforcing windows and bunkering down ahead of extreme weather are top priorities, other risks (in the form of pests) still lurk long after storms have passed. Downed trees and standing water force many species of insects to seek higher ground and safe shelter – oftentimes in our own homes. To fully prepare for and combat a probable spike in pest populations in the days and weeks after a hurricane, follow these six pest prevention tips. And, for those of you who live on the East Coast, take heed through November 30, which is the Atlantic hurricane season!

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Top Tips To Keep Wild Animals In The Wild

When the fall season rolls in, squirrels, raccoons and opossums are more apt to move indoors in preparation for the colder months. Unfortunately, our homes often provide the perfect refuge for these and other types of nuisance wildlife because they have easy access to food, water and warm shelter from the elements. As such, it’s important to animal-proof your property before Old Man Winter blows in. Here are some helpful tips to ensure that no curious critters sneak in through the attic, basement or other susceptible areas of the home.

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7 Invasive Pest Species Right In Your Backyard

Over the years, countless invasive species have made their way into the United States, both intentionally and accidentally. Read on to learn more about 7 of the most common U.S. invasive species and the threats they pose to human health and property.

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Bathroom Spring Cleaning Advice

Many spring pests like cockroaches and silverfish are attracted to moisture, so they are commonly found in bathrooms. Eliminating sources of water in the bathroom is the best way to prevent pest infestations, especially because this pest can only survive for one week without water. In addition to washing the shower curtain and liner, and cleaning out the medicine cabinet, you will also want to check under the sink and around the tub and toilet to ensure there are no moisture issues from leaky pipes or faucets.

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Ant Control Is Cleaning My Home Sufficient?

If you have an ant infestation, the reason that you are facing an army of ants is much more complicated than a dirty kitchen. In general, there are only two ways that ants show up in homes: they come from the outside, or they decide to move their colony to your home. An ant control professional like Complete Pest Control Services can help to make that determination. This is an important part of the fight against ants – the battle is waged differently if the ants are residing inside the home as opposing to nesting somewhere close outside and coming in for occasional food surveys.

Complete Pest Control Services is your family owned, Pittsburgh- based complete pest management company. We offer same day 24/7/365 service. Contact us at now at 412.318.4547 or visit https://www.completepestcontrolservices.com

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Protect the birds at your feeder

Watching birds at a feeder can be an enjoyable pastime. Instead of simply relying on the Nature Channel to teach your kids about animals, use your own backyard as a launching pad to a world of outdoor discovery. But when drawing birds in close to your house, there are also dangers that arise.

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When Do I Need Professional Pest Control Services?

We are a nation filled with do-it-yourselfers, whether that includes the bathroom renovation, a new coat of paint on the house or selling your home without the help of an agent. The lure is money-savings and the satisfaction of completing a major task without any professional help. However, when it comes to pest control, it’s often a better idea to call in a professional for these and other reasons.

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Pest Control Professionals See Summer Spike in Bed Bug Calls

New research from the National Pest Management Association finds 97 percent of professionals treated for bed bugs in the past year.

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Why a wasp always knows where you’re having a picnic: The insects bang their bellies to alert others of The belly-banging action is the wasp equivalent of ringing a dinner bell   Wasps can also signal how high quality the food is by using different beats

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Tick- and mosquito-borne diseases more than triple, since 2004, in the US

CDC: Illnesses from tick, mosquito, and flea bites more than tripled between 2004 and 2016

Nine new vector-borne pathogens have been identified since 2004

(CNN) With summer around the corner, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention experts are warning --- beware the bugs!

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Numbers of Insects (Species and Individuals)

It has long been recognized and documented that insects are the most diverse group of organisms, meaning that the numbers of species of insects are more than any other group. 

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Pest control 

Pest control is the regulation or management of a species defined as a pest, a member of the animal kingdom that impacts adversely on human activities. The human response depends on the importance of the damage done, and will range from tolerance, through deterrence and management, to attempts to completely eradicate the pest. Pest control measures may be performed as part of an integrated pest management strategy.

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Fire Ants

Fire ants live in many of the warmer parts of the world and in the majority of countries and in the majority of languages, from Thai to French and English, the word ‘fire’ is part of its name. This is because the sensation of pain after having been stung, not bitten, by one of these ants is like the pain suffered from a burn.

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Flying Ants Vs Termites

Are you finding winged insects crawling around on your home or business? It can be disturbing. After all, carpenter ants and termites are known to eat away at buildings and cause structural damage. 

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5 Little-known Facts Related to Ticks

It’s summertime, which means more sunshine and more time outdoors playing, hiking and exploring nature. Unfortunately, this can also mean more quality time with some of nature’s most nefarious pests. 

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Black Widow Spiders

Female black widow spiders have a red hourglass shape on their backs. Males have white spots on their sides. Males only live about a year, but the female can live up to 3 years. Hungry female black widow spiders have been known to kill the male spider after mating, but that isn’t always the case. Geographically, black widow spiders can be found in the Eastern, Central and Western United States.

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Explore Pill Bugs

The pill bug is the only crustacean that can spend its entire life on land. Their shells look like armor and they are known for their ability to roll into a ball. Sometimes children call them rollie-pollies. Most pill bugs live for up to two years. They are most active at night.

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