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Do ultrasonic pest control devices work to eliminate cockroaches?

If you have had the chance to read the packaging of an ultrasonic insect repellent, then you know these devices supposedly work. In theory, they emit sound in a frequency that the human ear is unable to hear, but pests can. These frequencies are normally set at a frequency in a level that drives cockroaches…

How to Get Rid of the Cockroaches that are Living in My Fridge?

How to Get Rid of the Cockroaches that are Living in My Fridge?

Most cockroaches that can be found in the home come from sub-tropical and tropical areas. Due to these, they are attracted to warm areas and components in the house such as motor compartments in your refrigerator. Cockroaches are also attracted to dark, humid areas that have grime and clutter although they are known to attack…

How to Prevent Cockroaches from Getting to Your Bed

How to Prevent Cockroaches from Getting to Your Bed

Having a cockroach infestation in your bedroom is not only disgusting but also a health hazard. When cockroaches get into your bedroom, they will soon venture and get into your bed. Cockroaches are known to transfer germs, diseases, and bacteria that at very least have the potential of causing food poisoning. When the roaches get…

Do Essential Oils Repel Cockroaches

Do Essential Oils Repel Cockroaches?

Finding that you have cockroaches in your house is never fun, and getting rid of them can be quite a chore. Infestation may reach such a point that cockroaches will bite residents due to the colony outgrowing its food source. However, what happens if you only occasionally see a bug in your kitchen? Well, most…

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How Do Cockroaches Get in the Dishwasher?

Cockroaches can live in a hostile environment without water or food for a long period. It’s possible to have cockroaches living in the cleanest of homes, and in such situations, they will take cover in the kitchen and more specifically in your dishwasher. Most homeowners get frustrated when they find cockroaches in their dishwasher since…

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Bed Bugs vs. Ticks – How to Distinguish Them

Unexplained blood stains on your bedding, waking up with welts and bumps and itchy bites are all signs that you have a resident pest feeding on your blood. If you have ruled out mosquitoes, you may be dealing either with bed bugs or ticks and determining which one isn’t always obvious especially if there have…

How to Kill Cockroaches in Kitchen Cabinets

How to Kill Cockroaches in Kitchen Cabinets

Cockroaches are free tenants to your kitchen. You will only see them momentarily when you switch on your lights for a midnight snack. They will immediately run away once they spot your kitchen lights are on. Cockroaches may play a vital role in recycling for the environment. However, their presence in your kitchen cabinet or…

How Can Cockroaches Affect Human Health?

How Can Cockroaches Affect Human Health?

Having an infestation in your home is enough to have your stomach turn. Termites, rats, and other rodents of all shapes and sizes cause all manner of problems and will impact both your health and the integrity of your home. Having a cockroach infestation is a serious problem. To better understand the seriousness, it helps…

Bed Bug Bites

Bed Bug Bites and How to Treat Them

What Do Bed Bug Bites Look Like “Don’t let the bed bugs bite” is a commonly used expression when bidding someone goodnight. These insects are so tiny, tinier than apple seeds and their bodies are flat! This makes it harder to notice if they have already invaded your house and they usually hide almost anywhere…

Where Do Bed Bugs Come From?

Where Do Bed Bugs Come From? and What to Do About Them

Bed bugs are a nuisance for both home and business owners. Aside from homes, these small, flat bugs also often plague hotels and other hospitality businesses. Bed bugs usually conceal themselves in mattresses, bedding, box springs, and bed frames, hence their name. However, they will also seek shelter among other fibers, such as carpets. You…