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Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite!

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With all the traveling you'll be doing and all of the visitors you'll be hosting  for the holidays, you run the risk of unknowingly hosting an unwanted guest: bed bugs.   Too often these insects remain hidden, leaving you and your family at risk.  Lake of the Ozarks' best pest control company   is ready to treat your bed bug problem, but how can you tell if you have an issue?  Best Pest Control   has put together this list of things to help you determine if you have a bed bug problem. How to Check for Bed Bugs Bed bug bites are often misattributed to fleas, spiders and mosquitoes. The best way to check for bed bugs is to examine your bed and furniture. You'll want to look for small specks of blood, especially near seams and crevices.  Bed bugs use pheromones to communicate with each other. Therefore, i f you can smell a sweet and musty odor, you may have an infestation.  Identifying the Bite Bedbugs and fleas leave similar bites, bu...

Common Pests You'll Likely See this Fall

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Fall has officially begun, and the temperatures are starting to feel more like Fall with every passing day. Just because Fall is here, doesn't mean we're in the clear for annoying pests and rodents. In fact, there are still a number of pests that will be making their way inside to seek shelter from the dropping temperatures. Lake of the Ozarks' best pest control company has gathered a few of the pests you may see this Fall: Cockroaches Cockroaches like many other pests seek shelter during the Fall and Winter months to escape the cold. Unfortunately, this shelter is usually a warm home. It is important to evict cockroaches as soon as possible, as they carry many diseases. Cockroaches like moist and warm places, so you will often find them in the kitchen or the bathroom. Cockroaches can be very difficult to get rid of, so having a pest control company get rid of them for you will help ensure they are gone for good. Stink Bugs Stink bugs are a common issue in Missour...

Don't Let Missouri Insects and Pests Threaten You and Your Home

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The weather has warmed up and if you are opening up doors and windows to let fresh air in, you are most likely welcoming more creepy crawly insects and pests into your home as well. As a result of the continental climate, Missouri has varied temperatures and levels of precipitation. This along with the mild winter we experienced, leads to varying pest problems. One of the first steps toward preventing pests in your home is knowing which ones are common in your area, when to expect them, and the kind of damage they can cause. The best pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks can evaluate the types of insects and pests that are invading your home and deter them from re-entering.  Below  Best Pest Control lists some common pests and insects found in Missouri: Bed Bugs Like most of the United States, bed bugs can be a major problem in Missouri. With increased travel and many vacation rental properties in the area, bed bugs are common and can be a challenge to get r...