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November 20, 2015 5:00:00 AM
You ended up with bed bugs in your house: I’m so sorry to hear that, and that’s 100 percent genuine. Bed bugs are easily my least favorite pest, at the top of a list of pests I hate. They’re just so small and insidious, and you can bring them into your home so easily. So […]
Read More →November 13, 2015 5:00:00 AM
Despite the fact that few species are actually dangerous, people are rather afraid of spiders. In fact, they’re so scared of certain breeds (like black widows), that they’d rather try to peacefully coexist with them instead of attempting a kill. And frankly, that’s ridiculous. Do you know how long it’s been since we had a […]
Read More →November 11, 2015 5:00:00 AM
So you think you have termites: don’t panic. This is a problem, but it’s a very slow moving one. Termites are tireless eaters who will consume your wood 24/7, but they’re also very small. It’s going to take them some time to cause significant damage. However, make no mistake: these little critters will wreck the inner […]
Read More →October 29, 2015 5:00:00 AM
Termites are one of the most insidious pests out there, in a world that is full of gross and bothersome bugs. While other pests might be more disgusting (bed bugs) or hazardous to your health (roaches), none can match the termite in terms of sheer destruction. A termite infestation that’s left undeterred will destroy your […]
Read More →October 28, 2015 5:00:00 AM
When it comes to avoiding pest problems, you already know many of the basics: Don’t leave leftovers out on the table, store your food in airtight containers, etc. These are pretty obvious. But what about some of the more subtle causes of pest problems? Which of your seemingly benign activities is contributing to your pest […]
Read More →October 26, 2015 5:00:00 AM
Thoughts of pest problems probably bring up feelings of dread, annoyance or even disgust. However, it’s highly unlikely that you feel afraid. We just don’t take pests all that seriously – I mean, just look at how we refer to them; as “pests.” Things that literally “bug” us and get on our nerves. But maybe […]
Read More →October 23, 2015 5:00:00 AM
There’s a kid’s 3-D movie ride at Walt Disney World based on the hit Disney movie “A Bug’s Life,” and it features a walking, talking, acid-spitting termite named the Termite-ator. This is obviously a poorly worded pun based on Arnold Schwarzenegger’s famous “Terminator” character, but I don’t think it’s a bad comparison. In many ways, termites are exactly […]
Read More →October 22, 2015 5:00:00 AM
Here’s an amusing true story: I once woke up covered in red marks and immediately believed my bed had been infested with bed bugs. After I instantaneously stripped my clothes off and jumped into the shower, scrubbing harder than Ace Ventura (warning: video slightly NSFW), I went back to my bed and inspected it. I quickly realized […]
Read More →October 19, 2015 5:00:00 AM
There are few pest problems that are as problematic and irritating as a termite infestation. For starters, termites are relentless: they will eat all the wood they can get their mouths on, without ever needing to stop for sleep or rest. They’ll essentially be chewing up your lumber 24/7. And then, when it comes time […]
Read More →October 14, 2015 5:00:00 AM
When people ask me to describe Bakersfield, I like to use two words: arid and hot. And since we’re currently in the midst of a four-year drought, which has hit historically bad levels, it’s as warm and dry as ever. What does the climate have to do with pest control? Well, what kind of weather […]
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