Cockroaches are one of the most common and prevalent pests that can take up residence in your home, and their relatively quick breeding and their resiliency against most methods of elimination mean that even a small population can rapidly grow to a full blown infestation. Fortunately, there are a few things that you can do to proactively prevent cockroaches from taking up residence in your home.
Remove Food Sources
One of the first and most important things that you can do to ensure that cockroaches, as well as other pests, are not attracted into your home is to remove any potential food sources.
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Hundreds of thousands of households struggle with infestations of pests. If this applies to you, you are not alone and there are effective options available to control and eliminate pests.
The most important decision you will make when aiming to get rid of an infestation is whether to use do-it-yourself solutions or professional pest control specialists. Both have their negatives and positives; DIY options are typically cheaper but may not be as effective, and specialists are more thorough but cost more.
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If you live in the southern United States or in Hawaii, then your area likely has Formosan termites. Formosan termites have been imported into the USA on products shipped from China where they are a native species. These invasive termites are very aggressive and voraciously eat anything containing cellulose fibers - including your home. Since this type of termite can do a lot of damage to your house before you ever see the telltale signs of their presence, it is important you take as many prevention steps as possible.
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With all the things you can DIY these days, you may be wondering if you can DIY a termite inspection of your home. Okay, sure, you can, if you know exactly what to look for and where to look. That said, you will have to get down and close to some of the dirtiest, darkest, and dankest places in your home. Are you ready for that? Good, then here is where to look and what to look for.
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Bed bugs are one pest you definitely do not want in your home. They can multiply and infest your entire home, not just your bed (don't let the name fool you). These pests can bite you, feeding on your blood, leaving you with red and itchy bumps on your entire body. If you spot these itchy bumps when you wake in the morning, you could have bed bugs. Read on for tips on how to spot bed bugs, how to treat them and other helpful tips.
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