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Jul 15 2020

What To Do If Earwigs Invade Your Home

Posted by Kirk Dean | Earwigs, Pest Control

Throughout my experience of dealing with people who are dealing with pests, there are a myriad of perspectives people have about them. Some people are ardent advocates of spiders. Others are frustrated by the most innocuous ants. Others yet are indifferent toward pests. However, one pest that seems to be universally hated is the earwig. …

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Jun 30 2020

Sleepless In New Hampshire

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

I grew up having the best childhood a kid could ask for! My family lived on 99 acres of beautiful New Hampshire ground. Much of the property was wooded with tall oak and maple trees. There were tall grasses and plenty of ponds and creeks to splash and play in as a kid. I was …

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Jun 23 2020

Embrace Summer with Pest-Free Living

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

Finding the Balance Between Exercise and Winter Hazards Winter months often present a dilemma for fitness enthusiasts. The icy conditions make outdoor activities risky, as the fear of slipping and injuring oneself becomes a valid concern. Consequently, many individuals put off their workouts until the arrival of warmer weather. However, this cycle can hinder their …

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Jun 9 2020

Arachnophobia

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

Arachnophobia: Overcoming the Fear with Barrier Pest Control What is Arachnophobia? Most of us have had that skin-crawling experience of encountering a spider and feeling the urge to dash away or have someone rescue us. This fear of spiders, known as arachnophobia, is more common than one might think. But why do these tiny creatures …

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Jun 1 2020

Wood Destroying Pests

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control, Termites

When considering the quintessential pest control service, my mind is often taken to fantastic dramatizations. I think of the two brothers driven insane by the single mouse and Christopher Walken’s failed extermination effort in Mouse Hunt or the elaborate rodent traps set to protect the home in Over the Hedge. I think of cartoon swarms …

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May 11 2020

A Green Lawn May Be One Call Away!

Posted by Kirk Dean | Billbugs, Pest Control

The Silent Destroyer: Meet The Billbug While many homeowners are vigilant regarding common pests like ants, spiders, and cockroaches, fewer know the silent destroyer lurking beneath their green lawns: the Billbug. First, let’s paint a picture of the Billbug. Imagine a creature reminiscent of a miniaturized cross between a rhinoceros and a triceratops. Intriguing, isn’t …

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May 4 2020

Team up with Barrier to Eliminate Clover Mites

Posted by Kirk Dean | Clover Mites, Pest Control

Clover Mites: Tiny Terrors and How to Tackle Them! Ah, the clover mite. Not exactly the stuff of horror films, but it is indeed not a welcome sight in your home either. Before you jump to conclusions, let’s set the record straight. Clover mites aren’t out to get you. But their sheer numbers and the …

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