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How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are more than an annoyance. They’re a health risk too. More than likely, you’ve encountered these blood-suckers more times than you can count. However, getting rid of them is especially important this year with the rise of the Zika Virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says, “common Zika symptoms include headache, fever, skin rash, […]
The Zika Virus
About the Zika Virus At this point, it is still rare you will contract the Zika Virus but it is important to be aware of symptoms and prevention. The Pan American Health Organization announced the first warning when a case was confirmed in Brazil in May of 2015. The risk of the virus being spread in […]
Ant Invaders
One of the worst pests that can invade your home is ants. These nasty little creatures can get into your food, ruin your clothes and even result in painful, itchy bites. Many believe that ants are only a problem in the summer months but they can attack your home any time of year. In the […]
Squirrel Invasion
Squirrels are small and seem completely harmless but when they invade a home they have the potential to do a lot more damage than one would think. Usually there is always more than one squirrel involved in a home invasion. If one squirrel can find its way into a home then any squirrel can get […]
8 Tips for Rodent Prevention
Yes, finally, the mosquitoes are gone! But, it’s not a perfect world. One pest may go away but now we have others to watch out for. Take rodents for example… It’s estimated that during winter season rodents will seek shelter in more than 21 million homes across the United States. Many of you reading this […]
Top 4 Ways Pest Professionals Improve Our Quality of Life
Thanks to modern science and technology, many people today are leading a quality life. Public health officials on the otherhand have attribute quality of life to three factors namely better sanitation, better pest control and better medicine and vaccines. Pest control experts are known to fight bugs which causes havoc in homes and commercial areas […]
7 Invasive Pest Species Right in Your Backyard
Pests are a nuisance and today you will find thousands of species living right in your neighborhood or backyard. Pests are known to be destructive and some of them do carry pathogens that cause diseases. Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs This pest species arrived in the US around 1996 and has spread rapidly throughout the country. […]
Pest Control Birmingham AL – Fleas 101
An Education on Fleas If you have a pet in your home chances are at one time or another you’ve had a run in with fleas. The bad thing is once you get fleas in your home, it’s extremely difficult to get rid of them. The absolute best thing to do is take precaution so […]
Pest Control Birmingham AL – Get Rid of Asian Beetles!
They are everywhere! All huddled up in the corners of your ceiling and flying around landing in your morning coffee! When will this madness stop? Actually, why is it happening at all? These aren’t the ladybugs your grandmother warned you about. Remember she said if you kill them you’d get bad luck? These multicolored Asian […]
Pest Control Birmingham AL – Tips to Keep Pests Away
Horizons Professional Pest Control is a family owned business that has been providing quality pest control services to the Birmingham-metro area for over 13 years. Our highly trained technicians are courteous professionals and your complete satisfaction is our number one goal. We offer a wide range of services and solutions that are based on your […]