November 8, 1995 Attorney General Jay Nixon announced Orkin Exterminating Co. Inc was ordered to reinspect thousands of homes in Missouri and reapply termite treatment where needed as part of a settlement worth an estimated $7 million dollars. It was alleged that in many of the estimated 7000 homes, the company failed to apply the original […]
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Squirrels: Cute and cuddly bundles of terror! Cute and cuddly as they may be, squirrels can be a daunting problem if they decide to take up permanent residence in and around homes. Let’s take a look at everything there is to know about getting rid of squirrels if they are causing problems in and around your home. Types […]
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Squirrels are pesky little creatures, and difficult to get rid of once they’ve set up shop in your attic or home.These pests are the main offender when talking about pests that chew electrical wires and timbers around your home -they are expert chewers and can cause lots of damage! (this also applies to raccoons!) – […]
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There are several varieties of bat species in the United States. Tt’s usually the colonizing bat types that cause issues in homes. Bats often get a bad reputation, but they are not aggressive, and are usually very beneficial in eliminating pesky insects. Bats can become a nuisance when they roost in large numbers in a human […]
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Photo credit: Wikimedia For decades, it’s been said that it’s not the machine but the man behind the machine that counts! And that’s exactly the same truth about cleverly designed mouse traps.In this case, how the device is engineered, and how it traps (or kills!) mice is inconsequential – unless the mouse is actually lured […]
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Bats In The House? How They Got in, And How to Get Them Out Bats are amazing creatures which play a very important role in our natural ecosystem, but unfortunately, they often take up refuge in various parts of your home – whether it be in the attic, the chimney, or even within your wall […]
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A few very lethal illnesses have been linked to bats. Rabies is maybe the most well-known infection connected with bats. Alongside creatures, for example, canines, foxes, raccoons, and skunks, bats are one of the prevalent creatures that transmit rabies. An introduction to rabies most usually happens when an individual is bitten by an out of control […]
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Ancient Secrets For Detecting How Mice Are Getting Into Your Home Via Weep HolesWe know that mice can get into your house through your weep hole, but even when you block up the most exposed weep holes, they keep on coming. Why and how? By using some ancient secrets, we can detect how they are getting into […]
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Rodents, bats, birds, squirrels, and insects have this strange ability to find a way into your home. It’s difficult to keep them out and they are able to squeeze themselves through tiny spaces and enter small holes. In this DIY (Do it Yourself) Guide, we will teach you the basics of pest control, in your home […]
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After seeing armies of ants in my attic, I found several online boric acid bug-killing recipes. I immediately thought, “Does boric acid kill ants?” It does, but important details must be followed to kill ants with this chemical. Relax, because over here at atticpestauthority.com, we’re keen to details. Are you afraid of harsh pesticides? Effective ant-killing methods like […]
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