Did your grandmother keep blankets in a cedar chest or sweaters in a drawer with smelly mothballs in it? Grandma’s habits might be old fashioned, but the fabric pests she was trying to keep away from her linens and clothing are still present in Bettendorf.
If you find ...
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Like so many pests, ants tend to be more active in the summer. That’s why you notice more ants during the warm months, and why you are more likely to see ant hills in the yard. It’s also the time of year when you may see more ants in your home....
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Summer in Illinois is one of the best times of the year for many of us. There are plenty of outdoor activities in Streator, Illinois, and the surrounding areas. Children are home from school and enjoying plenty of free time to play in the yard, go swimming, hiking, or camping. Summer is also the season when Streator homes see the most bug activi...
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As we head into the thick of summer, many of us love the idea of opening a cold can of pop as we sit on the lawn and enjoy the sunshine and the fresh air. Pop isn’t just a favorite for humans, though. The sugar can attract stinging insects such as bees, wasps, yellow jackets, and more. You may want to immediately try to kill these insects ...
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Unfortunately, Iowa is home to several species of spiders. Davenport is no exception. Though there are at least ten different kinds of spiders that can regularly be found in Davenport, the two you most need to keep an eye out for are the black widow and the brown recluse. Most people know what a black widow spider looks like, but fewer are famil...
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Have you noticed that mosquitoes are worse in the evening, after sunset, in Bettendorf? That’s because mosquitoes need moisture to survive and flying around in the sun can dry them out. They prefer to move around after sunset or in the early morning when the air holds more moisture....
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