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Author Archives: Tammy Howard

News Reports: California Crawling With Bed Bugs!

By Ecola Termite and Pest Control |

The once common bed bug was all but forgotten in the second half of the 20th century. But, because of increased travel, regulations on pesticide use, and genetic resistance, bed bugs have been on the rise all over the U.S. for the past decade. Their growth is especially egregious in California, where the Los… Read More »

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Kill Pests and Save Money with TAP Insulation

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Most homeowners have little idea what’s going on in their attic. While you are cooking family meals and watching your favorite TV shows, a variety of pests could be in your attic building nests, reproducing, and destroying your belongings. Now, there’s an effective way to expel pests and keep them out of your attic…. Read More »

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Are Kissing Bugs Making Your Family Sick?

By Ecola Termite and Pest Control |

Despite the romantic name, kissing bugs are creatures straight out of a horror movie. Found in warmer climates, they are called kissing bugs because they bite humans and other mammals in their sleep, most often around the mouth. Kissing bugs look similar to stink bugs but with distinct red, orange, or yellow stripes of… Read More »

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12 Days of Pest-less: DIY Prevention for a Pest-Free Holiday Season

By Ecola Termite and Pest Control |

Many of us consider the holiday season the most wonderful time of the year. Cookies baking in the oven, stockings hanging, and decorations around the tree lift our holiday spirits. Now is not when you want to discover pests trying to squeeze in on your holiday cheer. Termites And Spiders And Ants, Oh My!… Read More »

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8 Signs You Have a Rodent Infestation

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As the weather begins to cool down, families everywhere look forward to getting cozy at home. Unfortunately, rodents have the exact same thing in mind. In fact, a survey conducted by the National Pest Management Association revealed that rodents are the most common winter pest and that 45 percent of rodent infestations occur in… Read More »

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How To Thwart Pests Hitching A Ride On Your Holiday Décor

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Decorating the house for the holiday season is a favorite activity for most families. There’s so much joy in unpacking the boxes of treasures that have lain hidden in the basement or attic for the past ten months. And, bringing home the Christmas tree is a family favorite. Don’t let your holiday cheer get… Read More »

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Preventing Pests From Pestering Your Holiday

By Ecola Termite and Pest Control |

Summer is over. As temperatures drop, most of us want to cozy up indoors with a hot bowl of soup and a heartwarming movie. Well, it’s not so different for pests, so don’t be surprised to see ants, rodents, spiders, and more trying to join you in your cold-weather nesting instincts. As the season… Read More »

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Will Termites Eat This? (Probably)

By Ecola Termite and Pest Control |

Termites are tiny cellulose-eating monsters that can cause thousands of dollars in damage to the structure and belongings in your home before being noticed. Nicknamed the ‘silent destroyer’ because of how long they can go undetected, termites literally obtain their life-sustaining nutrients from your home, regardless of its construction type. Cellulose is an organic… Read More »

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Studies Indicate Pregnant Women Are Extra Tasty To Mosquitoes

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For pregnant women who love to spend time outdoors – look out! Studies show that mosquitoes find you to be a tastier target than others. The reason is not so scientifically complex. Mosquitos are attracted to carbon dioxide. Our exhale of carbon dioxide is how they locate us. Pregnant women, exhaling heavier than others… Read More »

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5 Scary Bugs You Might Encounter This Summer

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Hardly anyone likes bugs. Aside from being merely annoying, they bite us, destroy our homes, and can cause disease. There are 10 quintillion bugs on planet Earth … that’s 1.5 billion bugs per every living human being. We’re most likely to encounter them outside in the summer, but bugs can invade our homes any… Read More »

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