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As the weather starts to turn a little colder and your yard goes into hibernation, the pests that used to live outdoors will want to take up residence in your warm, cozy home. Getting bugs out of your home is not only a headache, but also means that you’ll be spraying a variety of chemicals throughout your home.

Pesticides Can Be As Bad As Pests

Conventional pesticides usually get the job done, but they have been shown to negatively affect people and their pets. Children are especially sensitive to the chemicals as their organs, nervous and immune systems are still developing. Moral of the story, the fewer harsh chemicals you use, the better for your health.

Most Professionals Have Natural Options

Many professional pest control companies have…

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Ants and gnats are annoying and a hassle to get rid of in homes; but before you start using harsh chemicals to finish the job, here are a few alternative methods for eliminating those pests.

Exclusion

The best pest control is exclusion. That means sealing all nooks and crannies in your home where insects and other pests may enter.

Another way to block bugs from entering your home is a screen mesh.  If you don’t have them installed in your windows or doors, consider adding them.  The installation is easy and quick; it is also easy to change mesh screens to glass later on in the cold seasons.

Reduce Moisture

Wet and damp environments around your home attract many insects; this explains why ants find their way into your homes when it rains. So…

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