Raccoons are among nature’s cleverest mischief makers, but they can quickly become problem pests in residential areas. If you’re dealing with raccoons in your neighborhood, you likely have questions. Twin Forks Pest Control has answers.
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The Right Way to Check for Tick Bites
Ticks can attach to any part of the body, but they prefer warm, hidden spots like armpits, behind the ears, in joints, or in hair. They often crawl upward toward the head. After spending time in tick-prone areas, remove your clothes and use a mirror to check your body carefully for any signs of ticks.
Ticks are sneaky. They can stay hidden even while attached! Their saliva contains an anesthetic, so their bite goes unnoticed. Once on your body, they often move to warm, dark areas, making them even tougher to find. Some ticks are as small as a poppy seed, which makes visual detection even more difficult. Spotting them takes knowing when to check, where to look, and what signs to watch for. We’ll teach you each of those steps. And if ticks have become a persistent problem around your home, it’s time to call a pest control expert for help.
How Does Thermacell LIV Work?
Your summer could be blissfully free of flying, biting pests with the right solution. Thermacell LIV is a permanently installed insect deterrent that uses heat-activated cartridges to emit vaporized repellent. It is effective against disease carrying mosquitoes… as well as flies, midges, and flying ants.
The Thermacell LIV is clean, quiet, unobtrusive, and free of unpleasant, chemical scents. It is easily operated through an app or via your smart speaker.
Why New Homeowners Need to Have a Termite Inspection
Purchasing a home is stressful enough. No one wants to find unpleasant surprises after closing the sale and taking possession of the keys.
That is why a home inspection – specifically a termite inspection by a pest control professional – is so crucial. Without a thorough inspection, termite damage may go unseen and cause serious problems with the appearance and structural integrity of your home.
It’s hard to believe that tiny termites can lead to such big problems, causing more than $5 billion in damage to property each year. Their cellulose-heavy diet includes wooden materials in unprotected homes. They can chew through your wood beams, decks, floors, trims, cabinets, furniture, and more, and cost you thousands, or even tens of thousands of dollars in repairs.
How Did Ancient Civilizations Deal with Rodent Control?
Humans have battled rodents since time immemorial. Throughout history, rats and mice have damaged crops, destroyed stored food, and spread diseases. Today we have safe, effective methods to eliminate these pest threats… but that was not always the case.
What is the Difference Between a Bee and a Hornet?
Bees and hornets may look similar at first glance. But they have some clear differences if you know what to look for. They have distinct physical characteristics, nesting locations, diets, aggression levels, and sting severity.
