Five Tips to Prevent Household Pests When you find pests, getting rid of them can be seem like a full-time job, but an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when it comes to bugs! Here at Bama Exterminating, we have over 80 years of experience in the pest industry, so we…
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A Crash Course in Alabama Termites Termites cause millions of dollars of damage across the United States every year, destroying the spaces families call home from the inside out. You might think you know enough about these destructive critters, but just how well do you really know termites in Alabama? Knowledge is power! Read on…
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How to Pest-Proof Your Kitchen You think of your kitchen as a gathering place for your family to spend time together and make memories. However, you may be sharing your meals with some unwelcome guests–pests! Not just a nuisance, pests can spread disease, putting your family’s health at risk. Lucky for you, we’ve put together…
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Why Are Mosquitoes Attracted To Me? It’s easy for some people to easily avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes without ever trying, but this is not the case for many. If you can’t seem to go outside without ending up with at least one bump from a bite, you aren’t alone. An estimated 20% of…
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How Much Does Pest Control Cost? One of the first questions we are asked regarding all of the different pest control services we offer is “How Much Does It Cost?” This certainly is a legitimate question, BUT all services are not equal. As is the case with most services offered, you generally get what…
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Top Reasons To Hire A Pest Control Professional Pest control professionals are well-known for their bug-zapping abilities, but many homeowners still attempt to handle pest infestations by themselves. Usually, they’re motivated by a desire to save money, however, there are many reasons why hiring a professional exterminator in the first place is simply the best…
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Termites: What You Need To Know Preventing Termite Damage In Your Home No home is safe from termites. Termite prevention is essential to protecting your home. Termites are responsible for billions of dollars of home damage every year. These silent destroyers chew through wood, from the inside-out, meaning a wood board or wall that appears…
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Bed Bugs: What You Need To Know Bed bugs are small parasitic insects that prefer to feed on human blood. The name “bed bug” is derived from the insect’s preferred habitat of houses, especially beds or other areas where people sleep. A number of health effects may occur due to bed bugs, including skin rashes,…
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Mosquitoes: What You Need To Know Five Tips For Mosquito Control—Don’t Let Them Ruin Your Summer Fun! More than mere annoyances, mosquitoes are parasitic pests that can sabotage your summer in short order. Their bites irritate the skin for days and, in some cases, cause dangerous disease. However, you can prevent them from ruining your…
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) What Is IPM? Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices. IPM programs use current, comprehensive information on the life cycles of pests and their interaction with the environment. This information, in combination with available pest control…
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