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Are you gearing up for your annual spring cleaning? Maybe you have been eyeing that overstuffed closet or overgrown flower beds. For many Americans, the season doesn’t officially shift until the entire house is cleaned up and aired out. The same goes for their landscaping: trees and bushes are trimmed, and debris is raked up. One little invader enjoys the spring, too, by turning your home into its buffet. That’s why the National Pest Management Association sets aside one week…

Spring cleaning is an excellent time to declutter and freshen up your home and property. You are probably used to dusting, sweeping, decluttering, and repairing that happens during a deep clean. In addition, you can take this opportunity to look out for and get rid of unwanted pests. What better time to send spiders, beetles, ants, and termites packing? This year while you are sprucing things up, why not contact a reliable San Mateo pest control company to come in…

No one wants water damage in their home. It can lead to thousands of dollars in repairs, and that can be from just a few inches of water. One more aspect of water damage should raise the alarm for you and your Union City home. Termites. These pests do billions of dollars in damage to homes across the nation. They are home destroyers with an insatiable appetite. There are ways to combat and prevent these home wreckers, starting with an…

When buying a home, it is wise to have a home inspection and appraisal done. Your lender may require only the appraisal, but a home inspection gives information regarding the property you plan to buy. There is one document that mortgage underwriters often need. It is a termite inspection report. They understand that these wood-boring insects will quickly affect the condition of a beautiful home, reducing the asset’s value. Hiring an experienced pest control company is your golden ticket to…

Winter is a time for Mother Nature to kick back and rest. Trees lose their leaves. Flowers die away. Even people stop spending long hours outdoors. Because everything seems to slow down, it is easy to assume all creatures will do the same. Not surprisingly though, termites seem almost impervious to seasonal changes. They neither go dormant nor die out. Instead, they continue their destructive ways, following Mother Nature’s call to recycle and aerate the earth. When they enter your…