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Occasional Invaders You May See | iPest Solutions

Centipedes – House centipedes have poisonous jaws to inject their prey with venom. If handled roughly, some larger species can inflict a painful bite that can break human skin and cause pain and swelling, similar to a bee sting. Earwigs – Contrary to popular myths, earwigs do not burrow into

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Pest Control

How To Identify The False Black Widow?

The false black widows are a group of spiders that resemble the black widow, but are actually different species. In this article, we’re going to take a look at both black widows and false black widows to see what sets them apart. Why it’s so easy to misidentify black widows

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Scientists Have Revealed How Humans Really Feel About Insects

Having a fear of insects is not uncommon. Even those people who claim to be fearless when encountering creepy-crawlies still probably become startled upon unexpectedly seeing one in their home. Since a few insects can inflict painful, or even deadly bites or stings, our instinctive fear of them keeps us

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Protect Man’s Best Friends from Ticks and Fleas

iPest Solutions reminds pet owners to help keep their dogs and cats pest free As families tend to spend more time outdoors in the longer days of summer, so too, will their pets venture outside more to accompany them in activities, exposing them to risky pests like ticks and fleas.

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Austin Rodent Control

Dealing With A Norway Rat Infestation On A Farm

Dealing with Norway rats is a normal part of owning a farm. There are plenty of buildings and areas they are drawn to, including storage areas, poultry coops, barns and outbuildings. Here, the rats can find all the food and shelter that they need. The problem with Norway rats is

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Pest Control

Expert Tips To Avoid Summer Pest Threats

iPest and the National Pest Management Association are educating the public on ways to protect against dangerous summer pests Before heading to the beach or a backyard BBQ, iPest Solutions in partnership with the National Pest Management Association, is warning that summer pests will be out and about looking to

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San Antonio Mosquito Control
Pest Control

Pest Prevention Tips

Protection and prevention are key to avoiding encounters with dangerous pests. Enjoy a pest-free summer with these five tips: Look for Breeding Grounds: Eliminate areas of standing water around the yard, as mosquitoes only need half an inch of water to breed — that’s the size of a bottle cap!

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Black Widow And Recluse Spiders In Texas

More than 40,000 spider species have been documented worldwide, the vast majority of which are small species that are incapable of biting humans due to their inadequately sized fangs. Of the more than 3,000 documented spider species inhabiting the United States, only 60 or so possess fangs that are large

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San Antonio Roach Control
Pest Control

Are Tenants Or Landlords Responsible For Pest Control?

Are Tenants Or Landlords Responsible For Pest Control? Who is responsible for dealing with pests in a rental property? The short answer – generally, the landlord. However, there are nuances to the law and financial responsibility might fall onto the tenant under certain conditions. When is the landlord financially responsible

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Austin Cockroach Control
Pest Control

Integrated Pest Management

Integrated pest management is a process you can use to eradicate pest issues while reducing risks to humans and the environment. You can use the technique to manage all types of pests anywhere. It is an ecosystem-based approach that emphasizes long-term pest prevention. It uses a combination of treatment methods

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Winter Pest Proofing Tips

Although some pests like mosquitoes seem to be out of sight in most areas of the country now that the weather is too cool, there are still many pests looking to get into your this time of year, such as rodents,. House mice can carry harmful diseases like Hantavirus and

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