The cat flea which is the most common flea on both cats and dogs is not averse to biting people if there are no pets around. Fleas usually end up biting people on the lower legs and ankles and most people have some kind of a reaction to the bite, usually itching.…
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When getting rid of a bed bug-infested bed frame, mattress, or box spring, you must take steps to make sure that no one else picks them up for use. If he can, your son should take the items to the dump himself. Otherwise, he needs to do what he can to destroy the furniture and render it unusable. Many communities require that citizens do at least one of the following:…
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Two other situations to be cautious about are rental furniture or rent-to-own furniture, and renovated mattresses sold by retail stores. Rental furniture can be infested with bed bugs while it sits in the home of a customer, or as it sits in the warehouse or a delivery truck (if not handled properly). When it is delivered to a new customer, bed bugs may be delivered as well. This is rare, but it happens.…
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Cockroach allergen is made up of tiny protein particles that are found in cockroach feces, egg cases, their shed skins and dead bodies, and in their saliva and other secretions. In other words, cockroaches are covered with allergen and shed it everywhere they go. People living in a home with cockroaches also spread the allergen with their movements. The allergic reaction occurs when the allergen is disturbed, becomes airborne, and is inhaled.…
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In Europe, European fire ants start new colonies with reproductive flights. However, in the U.S., the ants seem to be spread primarily by man, through transportation of infested plants, mulch, or soil. Existing colonies also reproduce by “budding,” when a queen, some workers, and brood simply pick up and move to a new site. A few years ago, several yards in a Cambridge, Massachusetts neighborhood were invaded by fire ants. The ants were found in areas where children were playing, in the gardens, and under decks, and were reported to be spreading aggressively. It’s believed that this localized infestation was started when a neighbor brought infested hostas home from Maine.…
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