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Get That Pantry In Shape

DATE POSTED: January 12, 2015

Did you put on a few holiday pounds? Who didn't? My grandmother use to say, "A moment on the lips; a lifetime on the hips." There is a lot of wisdom in that. But it hasn't kept me from packing down the holidays pies--at least, not yet.

5 Things You Absolutely Need To Know About Pantry Pests

DATE POSTED: December 19, 2014

There is a long, and very boring list of pantry pests that I could bore you with, but it really comes down to four classifications: moths, beetles, weevils, and foraging pests. But, instead, give me a minute of your time, and I'll give you a lesson on pantry pests that will stay with you longer than a Schoolhouse Rock jingle.

How To Eliminate And Prevent Pantry Pests

DATE POSTED: December 17, 2014

Pantry pests are just about the most disgusting thing in the world. Have you ever opened up a bag of sugar and seen black bugs wiggling in it? Or walked into the pantry, flicked on the light, and watched a cockroach zip across the wall at waist level, and disappear behind a box on the shelf. It is nasty! Thankfully, there is something you can do about pantry pests, and it begins by protecting your…

Why The Holidays Appeal To Common Household Pests

DATE POSTED: December 10, 2014

'Tis the season to pull out the decorations and fill your halls and living spaces with twinkling lights, colorful ornaments, and festive socks. You will likely eat more in these three months than you will in any other three months for the rest of the year. Many of you will bake tasty pies and scrumptious turkeys, with a dozen different sides, and pig out on leftover treats for the days between…

4 Ways Your Home Is Inviting Winter Pests Inside

DATE POSTED: November 27, 2014

The cycles of nature ensure that every year the same thing is going to happen. It is going to get cold and bugs and mammals are going to seek shelter from that cold. It is as inevitable at the rising of the sun. But having pests inside your home isn't inevitable. Bugs and wildlife are looking for the "right" place to overwinter or hibernate. Are you inviting them to stay at your house? Let's find…

6 Tips To Enjoy A Bug-Free Thanksgiving

DATE POSTED: November 21, 2014

Are you spending time at someone else's house this Thanksgiving, or preparing a beautiful meal at your place? Perhaps it is a little of both. Whatever your Thanksgiving plans hold for you, be sure to protect yourself from hitchhikers. Not the ones on the road with their thumb out, the ones that secretly crawl into your clothing, your bags, and your food packaging. It is hard to keep bugs out of…

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