2015

Welcome to my site about pest control. I will use this site to focus on the pests that consume blood and leave a trail of itchy welts in their wake.

Are Ants Invading Your Kitchen? Use These Green Methods To Force A Hasty Retreat

28 December 2015
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Unlike the ants in your favorite computer animated flick, the ants marching steadily across your kitchen counter are neither cute nor endearing. Instead, these common household pests arrive in veritable armies, attracted by the lure of available food or water. Because of their extremely small size, ants can enter a home through tiny cracks, window screens, gaps around exterior doors and windows, vents and many other small openings, some of which can be very difficult for homeowners to find and repair. Read More …

Home Invasion | 4 Facts to Know About Termites

10 December 2015
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Termites are a major source of worry for American homeowners. A recent survey of homeowners found that one in four are worried about getting termites, and 13 percent have found termites in their home in the last year. If you recently found termites in your home, you need to know what you're up against if you have any hope of getting rid of them. Here are four incredible facts about the termites in your home. Read More …

Mouse In Your House - A Tale That Does Not Always Have A Great Ending

9 November 2015
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While you may not mind sharing your home with your family and friends throughout the winter, there are certain household guests you do not want to host. One of the most common winter pests who will try to take up residence in your home if you are not careful and do not take certain steps to ensure this does not happen is a common house mouse. Failure to prevent their habitation could lead to property damage as well as disease in your home. Read More …

Beware Of The Mouse In The House - It May Be Infected With HPS

4 November 2015
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If you hear scratching or scurrying in your walls or ceilings, there is a good chance that you may have mice, or rats in your home. Unfortunately, although they may look very similar, these rodents are not the cute little furry domestic creatures that most people choose to keep as pets. Wild mice can often harbor, and be the carriers of many different diseases which can be spread to humans. One of these serious diseases is Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS). Read More …

4 Signs of a Termite Infestation

29 October 2015
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When it comes to bug infestations, there are few things more horrifying than termites; termite infestations can harm the integrity and the overall value of your home. There is nothing quite so terrifying as realizing that the wood of which your home consists is being slowly eaten away by these hungry insects. However, while some occasions make termite infestations quite easy to spot, others symptoms can not be so easy to spot. Read More …

About Me
Learning About Pest Control Practices

Hello, I am Shannon Migel. Welcome to my site about pest control. I will use this site to focus on the pests that consume blood and leave a trail of itchy welts in their wake. The information on this site will cover mosquitoes, fleas, and bed bugs in particular. I will talk about ways to eliminate pests from your home with minimal effort. I will also discuss natural ways to handle bug infestations in the home. I hope you will follow along to learn more about this interesting topic. Thank you for coming by my site about blood sucking bugs.