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Where Do Mice tend to Hide? Common Places in Your Home

Don’t let common household pests like rats and mice turn your house into their new winter home! As the fall and winter temperatures drop, mice and rats don’t hibernate, but will instead be on the lookout for warm places to spend the winter. If your house is nice and cozy, these rodents are likely to […]

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How to Prevent Spiders from Invading Your Home

Fall is right around the corner and while we might be ready for cooler weather so are common house spiders, which is why they invade homes this time of year. Prevent intrusive spiders this fall in your home by following helpful tips from PURCOR. From knowing common house spiders, where spiders hide, and why they […]

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How to Prepare for Fall with Preventive Pest Control

The leaves are changing color, the temperature is dropping, and many of the critters that have been content to stay outdoors are going to start looking for shelter. If your home is an accommodating attraction, you might find yourself with one or more kinds of common house pests that you would rather live without. Don’t […]

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How Termites Can Eat Up Your Home’s Sweat Equity

After years of work and serious investment, you anticipate that your home has increased or maintained its value—until you make a terrible discovery. While you were expending blood, sweat, tears, and big bucks to manage your home’s value, termites were putting in some hard work of their own—discovering and feasting on your home. At this […]

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Lawn Care Tips: What Does Crabgrass Look Like?

We all want a weed-free lawn. But what if those patches of weeds in your yard are actually crabgrass? We’ll help you identify this invasive grass weed and understand why it appeared in the first place. You’ll also learn how to get rid of crabgrass in the summer before it takes over your lawn. What […]

A red toothbrush lies on a bathroom counter with several small ants, typical of summer, crawling over it. In the blurred background, a pink container and a white object are visible—a quiet reminder of how nature finds its way inside our house.
3 Reasons You Have Ants in Your House This Summer

If you’re experiencing ants in your home during the summer, knowing why the invasion occurred is a must. From identifying common signs of ants to understanding what makes your home attractive to these insects, learn why warm-weather ant infestations occur — and how to prevent them from happening again. They’re Preparing for Winter So, why […]

A mosquito is sitting on a person's skin, likely drawing blood. The blurred background, with its shades of green and pinkish-purple, seems to attract these pests effortlessly.
Tired of Mosquitoes? Learn How You May Be Attracting Them

Whether you’re on an all-day family outing or lounging in the backyard, mosquitoes can put a damper on summer fun. Knowing what attracts mosquitoes can mean avoiding the misery of mosquito bites—plus potential exposure to a host of mosquito-borne illnesses. Don’t let these pests spoil your warm-weather activities. Learn what draws mosquitoes so you can […]

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What Do Bed Bug Bites Look Like?

Waking up to mysterious red marks on your body is never a good thing; suspecting bed bug bites might be even worse. Learning to identify these tiny bloodsuckers’ bites can help eliminate an infestation more quickly. Find answers to questions like, “Can bed bugs bite through clothes” and “How long do bed bug bites last” […]

A fly, one of the many types that often invade homes, is perched on a piece of food atop a textured, woven surface with green and yellow patterns. The fly faces left, its wings slightly spread.
3 Types of Flies That Invade Homes

Flies are so common—and so irritating—that you may not even realize there are different types of flies. While you’re bound to see differences in their behaviors, you may not give much thought to whether you’re dealing with a fruit fly, house fly or drain fly. But learning more about these pests can help you make […]

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Do Ants Eat Soil?

If you thought ants only wreaked havoc indoors, think again. Many plant owners and gardeners have a love-hate relationship with these potentially destructive insects. Learn more about whether you should ignore or eliminate the problem of ants in the soil of your potted plants or garden. Ants in Soil Most gardeners have come across ants […]