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As a pool owner, you know that there are specific pool protocols, like skimming and algae removal, that can be used to remove or deter water bugs from the pool itself. However, it’s also important to know how to keep bugs away from the pool area in general. To help manage the pool area, then…

Few animals on Earth evoke the antipathy that mosquitoes do. Their itchy irritating bites and nearly ubiquitous presence can ruin a backyard barbecue or a hike in the woods. They have an uncanny ability to sense our murderous intentions, taking flight and disappearing milliseconds before a fatal swat. And in our bedrooms, the persistent, whiny…

If your home dryer vent is clogged, you may not be aware of the hidden risks associated with it. It is easy to forget how essential it is to clean your dryer vent regularly, but doing so can put your safety at risk. Here are the hidden risks associated with a clogged dryer vent. Fire…

Bedbugs are small, reddish-brown, blood-sucking, wingless insects. Bedbug bites usually clear up without treatment in a week or two. And are not known to spread diseases, but they can cause an allergic reaction or a severe skin reaction in some people. Bedbugs are about the size of an apple seed. They hide in the cracks…

There are many types of termites in the United States – approximately 45 species. But subterranean termites are the most economically important, particularly in the Southeastern U.S. Subterranean Termites Subterranean termites are the most common type of termite. They are known as the most destructive wood-eating insects in the United States. These termites, like all…

Hundreds of species of carpenter bees exist across the world, all within the xylocopa genus. The genus includes some 500 bees in 31 subgenera. The common name, carpenter bee, derives from their nesting behavior; nearly all species burrow into hard plant material such as dead wood or bamboo. The main exceptions are the species which…