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Learn about the various seasonal pests, DIY tips and tricks, and other useful things regarding pest control in the Baton Rouge area!

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Pest of the Month: Centipedes

Centipedes are those creepy-crawly and lightning-fast little creatures with what looks like a hundred legs and pointy pinchers. If you’ve seen one, you know just how scary they can be to find in your home. But what do you really know about them?

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5 proven ways to keep pests out of your apartment

Apartments may seem like pest-free zones because there are no yards to provide safe havens for creepy creatures and their furry friends. But in reality, pests can be a major concern. With so many people living closely and numerous spaces in between, apartments can be the perfect dwellings for pests.

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Ants, Ants, & More Ants

Ants become more active as the weather warms up, so you’re more likely to see them in the spring or summer.

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Pest of the Month: Crickets

Crickets are a type of insect which belongs to the family Orthoptera. There are over 900 different species of cricket, and they can be green, brown, black, or red in color. Crickets are usually no larger than one or two inches in length and are distinguishable by their easily-recognizable song, known as chirping.

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What Just Bit Me??

It’s finally summer! Which means spending more time outside with bothersome insects. Some are harmful and some aren’t, but how can you tell the difference?

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Pest of the Month: Fire Ants

Fire ants are a specific sub-species of ant that are known for their red exterior and painful bites. They aren't nearly as common as normal ants, but they are much more dangerous to humans and therefore are considered a more serious pest.

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Midges: What are they?

Midges are tiny flying bugs. Wet areas provide a breeding ground for midges who lay their eggs on the water’s surface. The hatched larvae clean up the water they live in by consuming organic debris.

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Pest of the Month: Gnats

Gnats are very small, but they can also be very annoying, particularly when they get inside a building. They look somewhat similar to mosquitoes, with two wings and antennae, but they are much smaller. Many species of gnats don't bite, but some do.

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Ways to Get Rid of Ticks

Ticks are frustrating little pests that are particularly common in humid environments. They can be found in both rural and urban areas and are particularly irritating to animals. If you have been struggling with ticks in your home and yard, there are some things you can do to get rid of them.

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