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Sweet Dreams! The Possible Meanings Of Pest-Themed Dreams

Sweet Dreams! The Possible Meanings Of Pest-Themed Dreams The dreams that consume our minds at night are, quite frankly, all over the place. There are the classics that many people have, like being able to fly or being chased by a strange monster. Then, there are dreams that feel like a full movie playing out…

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Velvet Ants: Why These Wasps Are Adorable Nightmares

Velvet Ants: Why These Wasps Are Adorable Nightmares As a society, it feels like we’ve seen it all when it comes to ants. Whether they’re invading the boxes of sugary cereal that line our pantry shelves or marching in a determined line across the tiled floor, ants seem like a predictable pest. That’s why the…

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5 Pests That Love Your Valentine’s Day Flowers

5 Pests That Love Your Valentine’s Day Flowers Now that Valentine’s Day has come and gone, the only holiday souvenirs are the clearance shelves full of unsold candy and the lovely flower bouquets that adorn our kitchen counters. Red and pink are the customary colors for the day of love, but any type of flower…

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How To Prevent A Rodent Infestation

How To Prevent A Rodent Infestation Rodent infestations may be common occurrences, but that doesn’t make them any more tolerable. Rats and mice are disease-ridden pests that chew through most household materials and contaminate every surface they touch. Since both pests are nocturnal, they do the most damage at night when everyone in the house…

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4 of the Most Common Disease-Carrying Pests

4 of the Most Common Disease-Carrying Pests It’s no secret that pests are not the cleanest creatures in existence. Insects, spiders, and rodents all travel through some pretty nasty places in their pursuit of food and shelter, so they unintentionally collect dangerous pathogens along the way. Pests can transmit diseases to humans both directly (bites…

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Why Is Year-Round Pest Control Important?

Why Is Year-Round Pest Control Important? Every homeowner has their own opinions on professional pest control services. Some believe that the treatments are only necessary when there is a full-on infestation, while others prefer to protect their homes with scheduled services every month or season. If you fall into the first group — or a…

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Why Do Spiders Love My House So Much?

Why Do Spiders Love My House So Much?   This question is typically asked with an air of frustration after finding what feels like the hundredth spider in your house. Since spiders don’t invade in large groups or create sizable nests, it seems strange to keep finding them scattered throughout your home like leftover Halloween decorations.…

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Common Pantry Pests In Holiday Baking

Common Pantry Pests In Holiday Baking One of the most popular activities during the holiday season is baking desserts, and for good reason. Between the cold weather, increase in social gatherings, and popular seasonal flavors, there is much to love about holiday baking. If you like to bake treats for your loved ones, you likely…

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How Accurate Are These Animated Pests? — Part 3

How Accurate Are These Animated Pests? — Part 3 We have arrived at the finale of our series on the analysis of animated fictional pests! If you missed the previous two blogs, you can read them here and here . Today’s pest is another realistic (or is it?) depiction of an actual creature that…

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How Accurate Are These Animated Pests? — Part 2

How Accurate Are These Animated Pests? — Part 2 Welcome to part 2 in our series on the analysis of animated pests! If you missed the first blog, you can check it out here . Today’s creepy-crawly is another unfortunately common and very real pest, but involved in a completely fantastical plot line. Roaches are…

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How Accurate Are These Animated Pests? — Part 1

How Accurate Are These Animated Pests? — Part 1 Some of the best plots in fictional stories are based on extremely relatable scenarios that generate sympathy from the audience while they are entertained by the painfully realistic plight of the main characters. Case in point: pest problems. In real life, it seems safe to say…

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5 Tips For Pest-Free Thanksgiving Preparation

5 Tips For Pest-Free Thanksgiving Preparation Happy Thanksgiving from Pointe Pest Control! There are plenty of traditions that come with this holiday: a float-filled parade, professional football games, long conversations with friends and family, and more food than anyone can eat in one day. The food itself is arguably the star of the show on…

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The Riskiest Pests On Hiking Trails

The Most Common Pests On Hiking Trails It may sound strange for National Take a Hike Day to be in the middle of November (the 17th, to be exact), but this time of year is actually popular for long hikes. The weather is finally cooling off, the snow and freezing temperatures aren’t consistent yet, and…

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Why Is Arachnophobia So Common?

Why Is Arachnophobia So Common? It’s completely natural for humans to have an aversion to any kind of creepy-crawly. Some experts believe it’s because insects and spiders are so different from us, what with their eggs, erratic behavior, and numerous spindly legs. Spiders in particular elicit a fearful response from many people and often seem…

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How to Prevent Sweater-Eating Pests

How to Prevent Sweater-Eating Pests Picture this: on the first chilly day of fall, you go into your closet in search of the sweaters that you stored during the warmer months. You even have one in mind that you want to be the first sweater of the season because it’s your favorite. Once you finally…

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How Accurate Are These Literary Pests? – Part 2

How Accurate Are These Literary Pests? - Part 2 Welcome to part 2 in this mini-series dedicated to the analysis of some famous literary pests! If you missed the first installment, you can check it out here . Today, we are looking at two more critters from some of the most well-known stories in our…

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How Accurate Are These Literary Pests? – Part 1

How Accurate Are These Literary Pests? - Part 1 When works of fiction have characters that are based on real animals or insects, they are often dramatized for the sake of the story. But many stories, especially children’s fiction, seem to adhere to the basic facts of the animal while adding some more appealing characteristics…

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How To Have A Pest-Free Party

How To Have A Pest-Free Party Picture it: you’ve planned a fun gathering for family and friends, where your kitchen table or backyard patio will be filled with plenty of delicious food and special drinks. The house is packed, the guests are having a good time, and then, they arrive: a bunch of tiny, uninvited…

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5 Pollinating Pests

5 Pollinating Pests If you have seasonal allergies (aka hay fever), any type of warm weather can be quite troublesome. Flowers and plants bloom in warm weather, which means that pollen is in the air and our noses once again. We can still see some pollinating insects hard at work on these fragrant flowers and…

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A Glossary of Common Pest Control Terms

A Glossary of Common Pest Control Terms Pest control can be quite the overwhelming experience when you take a deeper dive into the process. On the surface, it seems straightforward: pests invade a home or business, and a technician visits to look at the problem and spray some chemicals. This is a pretty rudimentary definition…

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