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Hantavirus Infected Rodents in San Diego County

Hantavirus Infected Rodents in San Diego County

  Chula Vista, located in the southern part of San Diego County, has the onerous distinction of  having the 1st detection of hantavirus this year. In mid-January, a mouse-like rodent called a vole (field or meadow mouse)  was captured in a rural part of Chula...

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Beware! Bed Bugs Too Are Traveling For The Holidays.

Beware! Bed Bugs Too Are Traveling For The Holidays.

Bedbugs were nearly eliminated in the 1940's with the help of the extremely-powerful, but now banned, chemical DDT. However, they have made a comeback in recent years, showing up in hotels, hospitals, buses, trains, movie theaters and other public places. They have...

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Fall Line-Up of Pests. The Best Defense is a Timely Offence.

Fall Line-Up of Pests. The Best Defense is a Timely Offence.

Fall Line-Up of Pests. Best Defense is a Timely Offence.  It's time to go on the offensive so fall pests will be kept out of your home.  For many outdoor pests the change in seasons starts their hunt for cold weather refuge.  Heading up the list of pests that will be...

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Sick of Mice Invading Your Home?

Sick of Mice Invading Your Home?

Mice are explorers and scavengers extraordinaire. They are always on the lookout for shelter, water, and food. If they have chosen your home and taken up residence it doesn’t mean it’s dirty or messy.  It’s just a target of opportunity for a mouse.

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Is A Termite Inspection Really Necessary?

Is A Termite Inspection Really Necessary?

Termites cost property owners billions of dollars each year. Why? Termites, don't sleep and will always eat. They feed twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Obviously, the answer to the questions, "Do I need a termite inspection? Is It really...

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Spot Treatments for Termites, A Real Solution?

Spot Treatments for Termites, A Real Solution?

SPOT TREATMENTS are defined as any treatments which concern a limited, defined area less than ten (10) linear or square feet that is intended to protect a specific location or “spot.” There are often adjacent areas, to the infested spot, that are susceptible to...

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Above All Else, Spiders Are Predators.

Above All Else, Spiders Are Predators.

Spiders are consummate hunters and killers and in the world of bugs, they are the equivalent of wolves, lions and sharks. Hunting strategies differ among spider species.  Some build fantastic webs to capture passing insects, like the Orb Weavers, while others, like...

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