While having any type of pest invade your home is troublesome, rat invasion can be especially worrisome. When the invaders are rats, there will be more damage, a higher risk of disease, and possibly more fear. One of the biggest issues of having a rat problem the difficulty in realizing there is a problem. Quite often rats hide in places you do not frequent often. They may hide in the rafters of the roofing or perhaps deep in some boxes in storage.
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Although raccoons have affectionately been renamed trash pandas by the internet, these animals are not as cute and cuddly as the nickname implies. In fact, they will damage your home, terrorize your pets, and spread disease if they find their way onto your property. If you don't want to be harassed by these animals all summer long, here are three tips for keeping them away from your house.
Secure Your Trash
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The same thing happens every summer. The weather warms up and the ants invade your home. This year, you're going to be prepared for the onslaught. In fact, you're going to be prepared to avoid the onslaught of ant activity altogether. By following the simple tips provided below, you can stop ants in their tracks so you can enjoy your summer.
Keep the Crumbs to a Minimum
When it comes to ants, they're going to be attracted to anything they can eat, including those tiny crumbs on your counters and floors.
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Having a beehive in the yard can be scary for some people and even seriously dangerous for anyone with a bee allergy. However, bees are important for pollination. Without them, fruits and vegetables would not grow and flourish properly. This creates a problem. You must decide if you want to get rid of the bees by having them moved to a different location or exterminated. Here are a few facts that will help you make the decision.
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Mice may be small, but they can be a real pain to get rid of once they settle into your home. They breed like rabbits -- a pair of mice can turn into hundreds in a matter of months! It's a lot easier to keep mice away than to get rid of them. Here are six simple rodent control tips to do just that.
Seal holes and cracks.
Caulk any cracks along your windows, and have any foundation cracks filled in with concrete, too.
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