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Spring Cleaning Towards A Pest-Free Monterey Home

Spring cleaning is a right step towards a pest-free home. As wonderful as the seasons are in Monterey, spring in Monterey isn’t as noticeable as it is in some of Northern California’s cities. We are lucky to experience a moderate climate controlled nicely by the ocean tides allowing us to enjoy time outdoors comfortably all year long. However, as spring approaches, pests internal clocks signal that it’s the season for reproduction causing many of them to search for a safe place with reliable food and

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What San Francisco Bay Area Property Owners Need To Know About Squirrel Dangers

When property owners in the San Francisco Bay Area and Monterey think of pests, they likely think of the typical ones like spiders and wasps. However, there is one pest that is often ignored despite their ability to potentially cause problems. That nuisance is none other than the squirrel. While there are different breeds, the most common squirrels in the San Francisco area are: California ground squirrels: Also known as Beechey ground squirrels, this squirrel boasts a blend of gray, light brown, and dusky fur that has a

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How Did These Bed Bugs Get Into My San Francisco Bay Area Home?

How would you feel if a bunch of tiny hitchhikers hitched a ride on your body, came home with you, and then wanted to feed on your blood? Probably not great, right? Well, when you pick up bed bugs that’s essentially what happens. Bed bugs are small insects that infest homes in seemingly countless numbers. Once inside, they feed on the blood of the people living there (usually while you are asleep). Eliminating bed bug infestations from homes is extremely challenging. That’s why you need

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Five Easy Ways To Keep Ticks Away From Your Monterey Bay Area Property

People would probably spend more time outdoors if it wasn’t for lurking pests. Insects and creatures can scratch, bite, or sting you. In the worst cases, an encounter could send you to the hospital. This why many would second-guess visiting a hiking trail, having a picnic, or even laying on their lawn. Ticks are just one species that have folks weary. They are extremely small bugs that drink the blood of animals and humans. Since they do this, the likelihood of disease transmission is great.

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