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What You Need to Know About Spider Bites

With the unseasonably warm weather that Oklahoma has been seeing lately, it’s no wonder we’re still getting a lot of calls to spray for spiders. The more spiders spotted means that more people are dealing with spider bites.

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Do-It-Yourself Pest Control Myth Busting

some of the most prevalent myths that we’ve seen out there when it comes to Do-It-Yourself Pest Control.

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Traveling for Thanksgiving? Watch Out for Bed Bugs!

Thankfully there are a few simple precautions that can be taken to avoid this most unwanted holiday gift – an encounter with bed bugs. Here are some helpful tips for travelers from the National Pest Management Association:

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4 Tips to Prevent Autumn Ants

tips on what you can do to prevent autumn ants from invading your home.

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What You Should Know About Termite Inspections

Also known as a “Wood-Destroying Organisms (WDO) Report,” a termite inspection addresses the presence of any visible termite damage and checks for evidence of previous termite treatments. It is prepared by a licensed pest control company who, by law, are required to report only on what they visually encounter.

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Why Pest Control Should Continue Through Fall and Winter

Bugs like spiders, termites, cockroaches, ants, bed bugs and other pests like rats and mice, may slow down some during the colder months, but they usually won’t go away entirely.

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The Yellow Meadow Ant In Oklahoma

The Yellow Meadow Ant (known locally as the Amber Meadow Ant) is one of the most common types of ants found in Central Europe but they are occasionally found in the United States

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Cooler Weather Sends Mice and Rats Indoors

fall and winter are also the times of the year when mice and other rodents begin to seek warmer shelter to prepare for the coming winter. They’re looking for a warm, dry place indoors with food and water. Your home likely fits that bill.

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Top 5 Ways to Naturally Keep Spiders Out

Not everyone wants or needs to use pesticides in order to keep spiders out of their homes. Emtec Pest Control knows that there are tons of natural ways to deter spiders, so we thought we would share some of those with you

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