There’s been a lot of stir in the last few years about Lone Star Ticks and their ability to cause a potentially dangerous meat allergy. This week, we’ll be getting to the bottom of it, including how you can avoid a nasty bite from a Lone Star Tick. Alpha-gal Syndrome and Lone Star TicksAccording to the […]
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Are you struggling with bed bugs? Bed bugs present an itchy and painful nuisance in many homes around the country. But the good news is that it is possible to get rid of bed bugs. In fact, our advanced heat treatments are the safest and most effective way to exterminate bed bugs.How Do Heat Treatments […]
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There’s no way around it. A major heat wave has set in around the four states. That means many of us will be headed down to Grand Lake to beat the heat. But what about beating the bugs? Lakehouses and other vacation residences are particularly vulnerable to insect and spider infestations. Let’s look at some […]
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Whether you rent or own your home or place of business, you know the importance of pest control in the four-state region of southwest Missouri is of high priority during the summer months. But since bugs of almost any type can eventually enter your home or business, it’s essential to understand the preventative measures you […]
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For most homeowners and their pets, warmer summer months are an excellent time to get back outside for adventure-filled weekends or a time for working in the yard. Unfortunately, while we all love having fun in the sun, it can also mean flea and tick season is beginning to peak.Although May is Flea and Tick […]
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Did you know that fleas ingest up to 15 times their body weight in blood? That’s right; fleas are parasitic creatures that thrive on consuming blood from mammals.According to the CDC, over 2,500 known flea species exist globally, and more than 300 reside inside U. S. borders. Of those 300, the most common is the […]
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Did you know that pest control can be a hassle-free job if you work with a local pest control expert in the four-state region? But unfortunately, the sad truth is bug populations will only increase in number as we crawl closer to our hot summer months.Unfortunately, living with bugs is a necessary evil, but there […]
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We all know that living with bugs is a way of life. But when it comes to some particularly pesky bugs, mosquitos win first prize!They buzz around your head with an exceptionally bothersome and chaotic flap of their wings. If that were not enough, entire broods emerge all at once, like a swarm of bees.Just […]
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We’ve talked about signs of termite activity in the past and provided detailed descriptions on termite members. So today we’re going to dive a bit deeper into termite responsibilities and talk about which termites you are most likely to encounter and where.You may recall that termites don’t actually live in isolation, despite the fact that […]
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The North American variety of the Sugar Ant is common in homes around the four-state area. Unfortunately, these pesky insects are notoriously difficult to eradicate. They adapt quickly, building large nests inside, outside, and even below your home’s foundation.Fortunately, sugar ant behavior is well understood. They are known for building shallow nests in surface soils […]
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