This time of summer you can expect to see a number of stinging pests out and about, either bumbling near flowering plants or buzzing around your bbq. While bees themselves generally tend to keep to themselves, they are apt to sting when threatened. These stings send more than half a million people to the emergency […]
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You go into your kitchen to grab a box of cereal from the pantry, start to pour, and are shocked when you find more than just your favorite breakfast in your bowl. Pantry pests are a gross, annoying nuisance pest that can infest whatever they can get into in your pantry, most commonly including grains, […]
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With the warmer summer temperatures and high amounts of rainfall we’ve received this year, mosquitoes in and around Dayton, Ohio are developing quicker and emerging much earlier than usual. The Dangers of Mosquitoes With a rise in mosquito population earlier in the summer comes the concern for disease. Diseases spread by Ohio mosquitoes can include: […]
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Tick season is upon us which means it’s time to start being more vigilant against these blood-thirsty pests. Unfortunately, humans aren’t the only ones who can be affected by ticks and the diseases they can pass on. Here’s how to check your dog for ticks to keep them safe this spring. Why Ticks Are Such […]
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You may have already seen a few large, black bees buzzing around outside your home. These hovering bees are likely carpenter bees. Named for their ability to create holes in wood, which they use as homes to raise their young, carpenter bees are relatively harmless pests to humans but they do have the potential to […]
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As the temperature gets warmer, many of us will start making our way outside more to enjoy the spring weather. One thing to remember, though, are the common spring pests that will be joining us outdoors. Here’s a comprehensive list of those common spring pests and what to expect with their arrival. Flies Many different […]
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If you’ve started to notice unsightly streaks along the walls of your bathroom, you’re not alone. Paint is designed to stick to the surface it’s applied to. Unfortunately issues arise with this when moisture, temperature fluctuations, and incompatible products come into play. Surfactant Leaching Surfactants are water-soluble ingredients commonly found in latex paints used to […]
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Chances are likely that as the weather warms up, you’ll start to see brown, shield-shaped bugs crawling around your home more. Those smelly pests are stink bugs and while they’re relatively harmless to humans and pets, they’re more than annoying to deal with in the spring. Stink Bugs In Spring Stink bugs start to emerge […]
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Planning a new kitchen layout is hard, it gets even trickier if you’re a homeowner whose kitchen is best described as “cozy”. A small kitchen space doesn’t have to be a hindrance, though. In fact, most of the time a small kitchen space can be quite beneficial, when everything you need is right within reach. […]
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Winterproof your home against winter pests.
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