Can Bed Bugs Live in Carpet?

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One of the biggest mistakes people make when exposed to bed bugs is to assume the infestation will be restricted to their bed. In reality, infestations can happen anywhere in the house. The only reason these pests tend to congregate in the bedroom is because that’s where the food is. But this can pose a … Read more

How to Get Rid of Boxelder Bugs (and Keep Them Away)

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Here are RMC, our members sometimes get called to deal with beneficial insects that have become nuisances. One perfect example of this is the boxelder (sometimes spelled box elder) bug.  While harmless, these bugs can congregate on your walls or car, leaving a mess behind. Here’s what you need to know to get rid of … Read more

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies

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They seem to pop up out of nowhere: tiny bugs the size of gnats that love landing on your food and flying wildly around your head. However, these tiny pests aren’t as mysterious as they first seem, and can be fairly easy to get rid of fruit flies once you know how. Be warned, their … Read more

How to Get Rid of Cluster Flies

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You wouldn’t expect flies to be a problem in the winter, but here they are, a large number of flies hanging around in the house all of a sudden. It looks like something straight out of The Amityville Horror, with flies all over the window frames and blotting out the sunlight. But every time you … Read more

Keep Pests Out of Your Home:
Entry Points 101

While pests of various types are known to invade your house throughout the year, the problem tends to be at its most severe in the autumn. As we destroy more and more of the environment, critters begin to come into our homes and demand shelter. We then find ourselves struggling to get rid of these … Read more