Have you ever been sleeping soundly and suddenly awakened to a chirping noise that just wouldn’t go away?
The noise that you’re hearing is coming from a male cricket attempting to attract a female cricket. The noise is caused by a file and scraper body part on their wings. So once the chirping starts we can’t sleep until the culprit is caught.
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The Keys to Holiday Pest Proofing
For many, the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year. While twinkling lights and the smell of homemade confections can surely put anyone in the holiday spirit, nothing can damper this cheer like finding pests lurking in the decorations. Use this infographic as a guide to enjoying a holly, jolly and pest-free season.
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Some common signs of bed bugs include pepper-like stains on fabric-covered items, molted bed bug skins, the bugs themselves in various life stages, white eggs and empty egg casings. All travelers should thoroughly inspect the room for the presence of these bed bug indicators upon arriving at their intended destination. This includes pulling back the bed sheets to examine the mattress seams, checking behind the headboard and looking in furniture crevices. A small flashlight can help aide in this investigation.
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