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Bedbugs don't like the smell of lavender. You can keep them out of your building by using lavender-scented candles.
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A cockroach can survive for a whole month without eating.
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Carpenter ants prefer to attack wood that has been wet and damaged by mold.
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Once you have bedbugs, it's impossible to get rid of them.
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If you keep food in tightly-sealed containers, you can drastically reduce the likelihood of mice infestations.
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Leaving a few dead cockroaches lying around will deter other cockroaches.
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Termites eat constantly but very slowly.
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The correct answer is: FALSE.
There are no known scents that deter bedbugs. The best defenses against these nefarious pests are:
- Check for and seal any cracks in exterior of building.
- Have the facility cleaned on a regular basis.
- Check any secondhand furniture for bedbugs or their eggs.
- Watch for reddish stains from crushed bedbugs and patches of dark brown in cracks, crevices and even on walls near the furniture.
- If possible, thoroughly wash any items that have come into contact with bedbugs.
- If the infestation persists, you will most likely need to call a professional. Bedbugs can escape through walls and floors and spread to other rooms.
The correct answer is: TRUE.
A cockroach can actually live for a whole month without its head, because its nervous system is spread throughout its body. Luckily, Amazing Pest Control has a few techniques to get rid of cockroaches that are far more effective.
The correct answer is: TRUE.
Be sure to replace water-damaged wood in your facility as soon as possible, to keep ants from establishing a feeding area. Here are a few more tips to keep them out:
- Do not store any kind of wood or place landscaping elements near the foundation of the building, as ants are likely to gather under these areas.
- Landscape beds should not be any deeper than two inches, and should be at least twelve inches from your foundation.
- Try to keep vegetation cleared from around the perimeter of your facility.
- Direct rainwater away from the building, and do not let it empty near the foundation.
- Plug and seal all cracks and openings in the building.
- Remove all stumps and dead limbs from your property to eliminate potential nesting sites for ants.
- Immediately seal any leaks in your roof or plumbing, and routinely check basements and crawl spaces for excess moisture.
The correct answer is: FALSE.
Amazing Pest Control has solutions available for completely getting rid of bedbugs in your facility. Get in touch with us to find out how.
The correct answer is: TRUE.
Here are some other tips to preventing rodent infestations:
- Do not stack bricks, stones, or debris near your building's foundation.
- Many rodents can fit through openings no larger than ¼ of an inch. Carefully inspect your building for cracks and holes, filling them with steel wool or wire mesh and sealing them with caulk whenever possible.
- Install weather stripping on the bottoms of doors.
- Remember, your Amazing Pest Control! service includes coverage of commensal rats and mice, and much of the service provided during the colder months is to inspect for signs of rodents and to maintain preventive control measures.
The correct answer is: FALSE.
Roaches won't be deterred by threats, but here are a few things you CAN do:
- Properly storing food and thoroughly cleaning your facility are two of the most effective methods of preventing roach infestations. Be sure to remove food particles from corners and small spaces.
- Do not leave standing water or food remnants anywhere in the building.
- Properly insulate all interior pipes to control the amount of moisture in dark spaces.
- Immediately seal any cracks or openings in the exterior of the facility.
- Install screening on all vents leading into the building to prevent roaches from entering.
- Ensure that all trash bins have tightly-fitting lids, and empty them regularly.
The correct answer is: TRUE.
Termites are always eating, 24 hours a day. They work slowly, making them hard to detect at first, but they can become a serious problem more quickly than you think.
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Multiple Choice
The correct answer is: Termites.
Termites cause $1.5 billion of damages every year, chewing on wood, books, wallpaper, fabric and paper.
The correct answer is: RODENTS.
The deadly disease can be transmitted through the saliva, urine, and waste of rodents.
The correct answer is: Call Amazing Pest Control to start a complete treatment plan.
These annoying arachnids can become a serious problem if you try to take matters into your own hands. Call in the professionals to get rid of the pests quickly, effectively, and permanently.
The correct answer is: Loud chewing and scratching sounds in walls and ceilings.
Just before night and in the early hours of the morning, you may hear rustling, scratching, or gnawing sounds coming from the walls. This is usually a sign that squirrels have been nesting inside your facility.
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