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Pest proofing series

The five ‘P’s of freezing weather & bugs

unwanted insects and rodents don’t like the cold weather either. While many insects over winter and survive the cold some don’t have that ability and would love to extend their life in your home.

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Surprises from the attic/Bugs in your Christmas storage

Indian corn that has maggots, moths or weevils is almost always a shock. Artificial trees in old beat up cardboard boxes make a great retreat for roaches and the silverfish love the collection of Christmas cards and popcorn strings.

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Open door policy

garage door open at the bottom for the kitty, the back slider cracked for the pup and the windows with bent and loose fitting screens open for that good fresh cross breeze and still somehow only get a scant bug or two in between visits

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Do yellow light bulbs really keep bugs away?

I’ve heard a lot of explanations for this; it burns their eyes, they get confused, the yellow light reminds them of the sun so they think it’s day time but the truth is not quite as exciting.

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Roaches prefer Pepsi

I’m really not sure if this is true but the roaches I saw crawling out of the half crushed can in a huge recycling bin today had no complaints. To be fair there were some Coke cans too but the gnats were so bad I didn’t have time to take a survey.

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There are bugs in my camper/ 15 minute treatment for your RV

Camping is fun and so many people enjoy the great outdoors and still have all the comforts of home. RV’s have come along way over the years and now have satellite TV, elegant furnishings, large comfortable beds and rooms that slide in and out that can instantly create a large living space but are still [...]

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One tip every ’snowbird’ should know
(plastic wrap your toilet)

Either way she’ll know I was there by the lack of bugs and perhaps the surprise if she goes to use the potty without looking first. (oh boy-I hadn’t thought of that)

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Paved with good intentions

If you look closely you’ll see a inexperienced termite mans nightmare.

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Pest proofing your pets food

It’s something we don’t think about much and our pets either don’t mind sharing or they just can’t get your attention. Roaches, ants and all sorts of bugs love the tasty treats you leave out for your pets. Mice can live their whole lives just sneaking out and grabbing a ‘Kibbles & bit’ every night [...]

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