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Welcome to our Pest Control Blog page!  With over 25 years of pest control experience and knowledge, we have given you everything you need to know about getting rid of unwanted pests, whether it be ants, spiders or rodents.  We have done our best to write quality DIY pest control articles that will direct you step by step, that even a beginner could do.  As we always say here at HowToPest.com, knowledge is power and we want to empower you to take control of your home or business all while saving money!

Valentine's Day, Baby Season for animals - HowToPest.com
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Valentine’s Day! Wildlife Baby Season is Here!

People aren’t the only ones in love! Ahh parenthood, one could say there is no greater blessing. Fun fact, February 14th or Valentine’s Day is the 3rd most common day of conception. So, if you are born at the beginning

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How To Get Rid of Ticks - HowToPest.com
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What Makes a Tick…Tick?

If you are losing sleep at night because you have so many unanswered questions about ticks, well, we’ve got you covered. As tick season quickly approaches, HowToPest.com has everything you wanted to know about ticks but were afraid to ask.

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What is a Carpenter Bee - HowToPest.com
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Close To You. Carpenter Bees

Ahhh, The Carpenters, if you grew up in the 70’s then you know The Carpenters! “Why do birds suddenly appear, every time you are near….”. It brings a tear to my eye every time. A song about just wanting to

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What a Mole Cricket Looks Like - HowToPest.com
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Mole Crickets. Have You Ever Heard of Such a Thing?

Thankfully, here in California, we don’t really see many mole crickets. They tend to be in the southeastern states but are definitely making their way out west. I’m not gonna lie, in my opinion, mole crickets are adorable. Just look

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Pests in Apartments
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The Ant, The Roach and the Apartment

Nowadays modern apartment living can mean evening socials, happy hours, book clubs and pool parties…who wouldn’t want that! We have a friend that sold her house and moved into an apartment that provided all those things and is loving life!

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Milli-Vanilli...Millipede Blog
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Milli-Vanilli…Millipedes

I often am confused at why, when people say that something is “vanilla” they are referencing something that is boring? One, I love vanilla, it is delicious and two, vanilla is a near perfect flavor that is added to most

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Much-Ado-About-Termites
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Much Ado About Termites.

It is a very common story in the pest control business. A customer calls because they are seeing tiny grainy droppings similar to sawdust, in their window sill or doorways or patio cover. If you think you’ve got termites, then

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Sleep Tight? Yah Right. Bed Bugs
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Sleep Tight? Yah Right. Bed Bugs

I know, I know we keep talking about bed bugs. Well, unfortunately the bed bugs are out in force this time of year and good night, sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite is an all to familiar reality.

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What Pests To Watch For In The Winter - Winter Pests - HowToPest.com
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Baby It’s Cold Outside…Winter Pests

Think you are safe from pests in the winter? Think again. Winter pests are far more common than you think. While there might not be mosquitos feeding on your limbs and ruining your backyard bar-b-cue, there are plenty of other

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