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7 Effective Ways to Keep Mosquitoes Away This Summer

Trying to keep mosquitoes away during summer for prime time outdoor activities can prove to be a tough quest. Nevertheless when the season for mosquitoes hits these pests can turn a fun evening into an itchy nightmare and not to mention they can be dangerous. Apply EPA-approved insect repellents containing DEET, picaridin, or oil of […]

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Why Are Mosquitoes Dangerous? 

Whether you’re working in the garden or taking a much-needed break out on your back porch, mosquitoes are a common sight. On the surface, these pesky little critters might seem nothing more than a nuisance. Yet the more you understand about the health risks and dangers of a mosquito bite, the more alarming the sight […]

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How To Avoid Bringing Bed Bugs Home

Bed bugs are elusive and unwelcome pests that can turn your peaceful haven into a nightmare if they infest your home. While these tiny insects don’t transmit diseases, their bites can cause discomfort and stress. When traveling, it’s essential to be vigilant and take precautionary measures to avoid bringing bed bugs home with you. In […]

A small tick clings to a person's fingertip in the foreground, while their beloved pet, a white dog, lounges on the grass in the blurred background.
What to Do When Your Pet Has Ticks

If you live around the woods, tall grasses, or swaths of brush, you’ve likely had a couple (or more) run-ins with ticks—one of nature’s most notorious bloodsuckers. Ticks, on top of their generally unsettling nature and appearance, can pose troublesome as carriers of various diseases, most notably Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and ehrlichiosis. […]

A group of ants crawls on and around a sugar-coated spoon. Breadcrumbs are scattered on the white surface, with a glass container of sugar visible in the background—a classic scene calling for some DIY pest control solutions.
Why DIY Pest Control Doesn’t Work

No matter where you’re from, you’ve almost certainly experienced some sort of pest finding its way into your home or business. Whether you’re dealing with spiders, ants, rodents, or one of the many other common indoor invaders, it seems almost impossible to keep them from finding their way inside. Even worse, once they make it […]

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Termite Season: What You Need to Know

While termite season doesn’t necessarily have a beginning or end, homeowners often notice the warning signs of termite issues as the weather warms up in March and April. Whether you’ve historically had issues with termites, or you’re noticing discarded swarmer wings and other tell-tale signs of these wood-munching menaces zoning in on your living space […]

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Pests That Cause Massive Property Damage

Spring is coming. Soon, the world around us will begin to bloom. Storms will roll in on dark thunderclouds, and the colors of the world around us will once again become bright and vibrant. If you’re looking forward to warmer weather, you’re not alone. Pests will be gearing up for their favorite season as well. […]

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Can You Get Termites in Winter?

Winter is a fascinating time of year in the pest world. The chilly temperatures and dry weather force many pests to either hibernate or die off. But for some pests, the cold weather is less of a full stop to their activity and more of a temporary slowdown. One of the many pests that do […]

A group of ants is clustered at the corner of a tiled floor, near the grout line where two walls and the floor meet. The tiles are light brown, and the ants are small and black, concentrated in one area.
The Best Ways To Keep Pests Out of Your Home

We’ve all been there. After a long day of work, you’re able to somehow unlock your door while being weighed down by all the grocery bags you managed to carry in one trip, despite the strain on your wrists. You finally find relief once you drop everything from the day on your countertop, then you […]

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The Worst Bedbug Infestation a Pest Tech Has Ever Seen

We sat down with Eric Boam, one of PURCOR Pest Solutions’ veteran pest control technicians, to ask him about his experiences working in the field. During this interview, he told us about the worst call he’s ever had to take: an overwhelming bedbug infestation that had taken over an entire apartment. Read on to learn […]