When you choose to live in the high-desert, then it's a given that you will have to contend with spiders, ticks, and scorpions living on your property. While each of these things are classified as pests by humans, they do all serve useful functions as part of the greater ecosystem.
Although scorpions are valuable for the ecosystem, their sting is toxic to humans. While it isn't generally fatal, a scorpion sting is painful and something to be avoided.
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What You Can Do to Control the Spider Population in Your Home
Spiders are creepy, crawly creatures that you just don't want in your home. If you have one or two spiders here and there, that isn't a problem, but if you have multiple sightings of spiders in your home you could have an infestation. Those eight-legged bugs can come in all shapes and sizes, some are harmless, while others may be poisonous. Control the spider population in your home by following the tips below.
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How To Spot The Need For A Termite Exterminator
It is very important to make sure that you are able to spot the need for a termite exterminator so you can get the help you need as soon as possible. After all, termites reproduce extremely fast, and they will cause significant structural damage even faster. To help you be able to recognize the signs of a termite infestation, you will want to continue reading.
Hollow-Sounding Wood
Take a moment to knock on the wood beams that are exposed in your home, including in the attic and basement.
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Four Ways To Prevent Bedbug Infestations
Bedbug infestations within your home can be quite hard to eliminate, since bedbugs can rapidly breed and spread across multiple upholstered surfaces beyond your bed. Furthermore, the pest removal process once you have bedbugs can be expensive and take quite a long time to complete. With this in mind, the best way to stop a bedbug problem is to take proactive steps to prevent bedbugs from ever getting into your home.
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