Bad News: Roaches Are Getting Harder to Kill

Cockroaches have a reputation for being hard to kill. We’re sure you’re heard the joke about cockroaches surviving a nuclear apocalypse! Unfortunately, that joke isn’t too far from the truth. Roaches are a hardy pest that have only gotten harder to kill over time. A recent study, published in Scientific Reports, showed just how hard […]
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Apartment Hunting? Check for Bed Bugs First

Moving is no doubt a stressful experience—between finding a new home, packing up all your belongings in boxes, carting those boxes across the city, state, or country, and then unpacking and organizing everything. Whew, that’s a lot! But what’s worse is doing all that…and then realizing your new apartment has bed bugs. Today, we’re discussing […]
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What Is a Pest, Exactly?

There are millions of insects and animals around you, all the time. Most of the time, you don’t notice them at all, because they want nothing to do with you (and probably vice versa). When do these creatures become a pest? Why do we try to get rid of some creatures but not others? And […]
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Can You Use Bug Bombs for a Pest Infestation?

Today, we’re talking about total insect foggers, or home insect foggers (aka “bug bombs”). Thanks to the rise in bed bug infestations in Cincinnati and the rest of the country, bug bombs are exploding in popularity. But are they really effective against bed bugs, or other pests? Should you use them? Keep reading to find […]
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How to Avoid Bed Bug Scams

With bed bugs on the rise, so too are the number of scams preying on concerned homeowners. Scammers take advantage of homeowners’ (and apartment dwellers’) fear of having a bed bug infestation by providing unproven or ineffective products, charging more for “bed bug dogs” that aren’t certified, and even treating for an “infestation” that doesn’t […]
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How to Save Bed Bug-Infested Household Items

Does having bed bugs mean you have to get rid your clothes, your books, your picture frames, or your box spring? Find out from the experts how to save your cherished belongings!
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Do You Really Have Bed Bugs, or Bed Bug Look-a-Likes?

Not too many people know exactly what bed bugs look like. This little pest is easily mistaken for other insects. Find out which ones--and how to get rid of them.
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Do Natural Mosquito Repellants Really Work?

Which mosquito repellants work? And which are a waste of time and money? Find out from the experts at Scherzinger Pest Control.
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What to Do in a Pest Control Emergency

It's Friday night. You discover you have bed bugs or a cockroach infestation. Is any pest control place open? What do you do? Keep reading to find out.
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Why You Shouldn’t DIY Stinging Insect Removal

Can you DIY stinging insect extermination? Find out more about stinging insects, like wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets, and why you might want to rethink DIY nest removal.
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