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What You Can Do When Fleas Get In

DATE POSTED: November 30, 2016

You may think that the threat of fleas getting into your home is over now that the weather has turned colder but this is not the case. While fleas may not be as numerous out there in your yard, they are still alive and well, warm and toasty, living on all sorts of animals.

Yellow Jackets Are Gone, Right?

DATE POSTED: November 28, 2016

It is almost winter in New England. That means you don't have to worry about yellow jackets anymore, right? We really wish we could say yes to this, but the truth is, you can still get stung by yellow jackets even when it is cold outside. While it is true that most yellow jackets die in winter and only the queens survive, those worker wasps may not be dead yet. There are two things you should be…

Why You Do Not Want Mice In Your South Portland Home

DATE POSTED: November 21, 2016

I grew up right here in Maine on a farm in Aroostook County before settling down in a more populated area of our state as an adult. I remember every year when the weather would start to get colder my grandfather headed out to the barn with a fist full of mouse traps and a bag of mothballs to help combat the hordes of mice that always seemed to be trying to get in. Mothballs were thrown under the…

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Protect Your Reputation With Big Blue Bug Solutions

DATE POSTED: November 18, 2016

Keeping your good reputation is important. You must take every precaution to uphold the good name of your restaurant that you have worked so hard for. A rat infestation could definitely do a lot of damage and ruin your hard earned reputation. Being proactive against a rat infestation is a good start. You will need to know all about rats, such as how to keep them from getting into your place of…

Termites In New England: A Year-Round Problem

DATE POSTED: November 17, 2016

Part of the great American dream for most is that day when all of the hard work finally pays off and you sign that dotted line for your first home. Becoming a homeowner brings with it a huge sense of accomplishment, and rightfully so. Once you have made it to that place where you truly have somewhere to call home, you want to do everything that you can to protect it. You rake leaves, paint trim…

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Don’t Let Cockroaches Ruin Your Thanksgiving

DATE POSTED: November 15, 2016

The holidays are a time for getting together with family and friends, and sharing in traditional family meals. While most people have “the more the merrier” mentality when it comes to holiday meals, the last thing you want is a cockroach walking across the table and helping itself to your Thanksgiving dinner!

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