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	<title>Home Owner Care &#187; Pest</title>
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		<title>Preventing Cockroaches From Entering Your Home</title>
		<link>http://www.homeownercare.com/preventing-cockroaches-from-entering-your-home/2010/08/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:41:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Racheal Ashley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many pests enter your home on a daily basis.  Sometimes they are not so bothersome and other times they are.  The pests that enter your home can be anything from home invading ants to rats.  One of the more troublesome pests that can enter the home is cockroaches.  Cockroaches can enter the home through almost [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.homeownercare.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Cockroaches-in-Home.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1289" title="Cockroaches in Home" src="http://www.homeownercare.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Cockroaches-in-Home.jpg" alt="" width="197" height="95" /></a>Many pests enter your home on a daily basis.  Sometimes they are not so bothersome and other times they are.  The pests that enter your home can be anything from <a href="http://www.homeownercare.com/preventing-ants-from-home-invasion/2010/08/" target="_blank">home invading ants</a> to rats.  One of the more troublesome pests that can enter the home is cockroaches.  Cockroaches can enter the home through almost any crack or crevice.  </p>
<p>Preventing cockroaches can be extremely hard, however it is not impossible.  By following these simple steps you can protect your house from a cockroach infestation. </p>
<p>1.  Clean your house on a regular basis.  Make sure that you sweep the floors and dust on a regular basis because in that dirt can be food for roaches to feed off of.</p>
<p>2. Do not leave any water or food lying around your house.  This means pick up after your house regularly and keep a lid on the trash can.  If there is not food in your home that cockroaches can smell they are less likely to enter your home at all.</p>
<p>3. Do not leave any lying water.  Most time cockroaches live in damp areas and by leaving water lying around you are practically inviting them to make themselves at home.  This means do not let your dishes soak for long periods of time, do not leave puddles of water in the bathroom and clean up spills as soon as the happen.</p>
<p>By taking these measures you can prevent cockroaches from invading your home.  If you already had an infestation these steps may also help to get rid of them. Just simple things like stated above can help you save your house from becoming subject to household pests like cockroaches.</p>
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		<title>Preventing Ants From Home Invasion</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Racheal Ashley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the spring and fall many people have ants in their home.  To some people this can feel like your house is being completely invaded and you have no way to get rid of them.  It can be hard to completely get rid of ants; however you can follow some simple steps to prevent ants [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the spring and fall many people have ants in their home.  To some people this can feel like your house is being completely invaded and you have no way to get rid of them.  It can be hard to completely get rid of ants; however you can follow some simple steps to prevent ants from invading your home.</p>
<p>Ants can be extremely difficult to completely get rid of; therefore it is easier to prevent them.  The steps for killing ants involve many more chemical products. Keep in mind that the prevention is not always full proof; however these simple tips may be of great assistance when preventing ants.</p>
<p>If you have no sign of ants thus far, you can take the following actions to help prevent them.</p>
<ul>
<li>Wipe down kitchen counters and do dishes on a regular basis.</li>
<li>Remove food and drinks from bed rooms and living rooms.</li>
<li>Put out your trash weekly and remove trash from the kitchen on a daily basis.</li>
<li>Seal all leftover foods up tightly and securely to prevent odors.</li>
<li>Mop floors on a regular basis with bleach.</li>
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<p>By following all of these procedures you can reduce the amount of odors being released within your house.  The fewer odors your house has, the less likely you are to have ants attracted to your home.  It is important to keep in mind that these steps are to prevent ants.  If you already have ants in your home these suggestions may not work for you.</p>
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		<title>How to Keep Spiders Away From Your Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:45:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Racheal Ashley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spiders are insects that no one likes to encourage having a round. A good general all-purpose barrier of spider fighting insect treatment may serve to discourage the spiders from coming around.  Female spiders generally spin webs to live in; it is wise to knock down the webs as soon as you see them, as the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.homeownercare.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Spider.jpg"></a><a href="http://www.homeownercare.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Spider.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1115" title="How to Rid of Spider" src="http://www.homeownercare.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Spider-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>Spiders are insects that no one likes to encourage having a round. A good general all-purpose barrier of spider fighting insect treatment may serve to discourage the spiders from coming around.  Female spiders generally spin webs to live in; it is wise to knock down the webs as soon as you see them, as the webs contain eggs laid by the females in order to further the spider population. Keeping old miscellaneous items stored in an outside storage shed gives spiders a nice, warm secluded location to hide; watch your storage locations and try to eliminate clutter.</p>
<p>Here are a few tips you can try to keep spiders away from your home:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.homeownercare.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Spider.jpg"></a>1. Use a spider-killing chemical around the outside of your house to provide a barrier against spider invasion. If you have pets, make sure you buy pet friendly chemicals or that you block any areas where you have placed the chemical so your pets will not have access to it.</p>
<p>2. Knock down any spider webs when you see them hanging in doorways and corners. Destroy the web materials in the event the web contains eggs.</p>
<p>3. Eliminate any unnecessary storage where spiders could hide and live.</p>
<p>4. Do away with places in your closets where spiders can hide, like old shoe boxes.</p>
<p>It is not always possible to ascertain whether or not the spider you see is a biting one or not, and if it is poisonous or not. Some spiders are beneficial and eat other insects, others are just plain scary! It is good to be familiar with the spiders in your midst, and not to get too friendly with them! See if you can find a local guide advising you about the spider population in your area; a local garden shop or hardware store are a good place to look for both information and bug treatments.</p>
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		<title>How To Get Rid Of Termites</title>
		<link>http://www.homeownercare.com/how-to-get-rid-of-termites/2010/06/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:54:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Racheal Ashley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Termites are a homeowner’s menace! The most common type of termites in warm, moist climates is the subterranean termite, so called because the pest comes up from out of the ground, usually in a swarm, and invades the dwelling, prompted by sensing activity. The best way to be rid of the pests is to not [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.homeownercare.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Termite.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1086" title="Termite" src="http://www.homeownercare.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Termite.jpg" alt="" width="271" height="248" /></a>Termites are a homeowner’s menace! The most common type of termites in warm, moist climates is the subterranean termite, so called because the pest comes up from out of the ground, usually in a swarm, and invades the dwelling, prompted by sensing activity. The best way to be rid of the pests is to not have them at all! Typically, as new construction is built on a property, local laws require soil treatment to discourage bugs from infesting the new structure.  Over time, those chemicals become less effective and usually the  services of a termite control service are required to keep the pests at bay. An annual inspection from a termite company is suggested if termites are a serious problem in your area. </p>
<p>Try a few of these tips to make your property less attractive to termites: </p>
<p>1. As soon as you find a property that you want to buy, check on having the property and structure checked for evidence of termite presence, past or present, on the property.</p>
<p>2. Be certain that there is a termite inspection clause in your purchase contract.</p>
<p>3. Keep your property under a termite protection contract at all times.</p>
<p>4. Do not store wood or other moist things near or especially against your house. Termites coming up from the ground can use that stored wood as a way of chewing into your structure.</p>
<p>5. Always use treated wood when building a long term structure on your property.</p>
<p>Termites cause more damage to homes and property than fire or earthquake. They are a serious threat to property and property values.  Be sure you can recognize one when you see it so that you can take appropriate measures before they move in for good! They eat like every meal is a Thanksgiving feast!</p>
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		<title>Using Flea Bombs in Your House</title>
		<link>http://www.homeownercare.com/using-flea-bombs-in-your-house/2010/05/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 17:15:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Racheal Ashley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anyone that has ever had to deal with fleas in their homes will probably tell you that they considered using flea sprays in order to get rid of the flea infestation.  These are actually very effective but there are some things that you need to keep in mind when you are using them so that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Anyone that has ever had to deal with fleas in their homes will probably tell you that they considered using flea sprays in order to get rid of the flea infestation.  These are actually very effective but there are some things that you need to keep in mind when you are using them so that your family and your pets will not be harmed in the process.</p>
<p>If you are going to use these devices to help you eliminate fleas then you need to follow these little tips.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.homeownercare.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Flea.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-932" title="Flea Spray" src="http://www.homeownercare.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Flea-300x255.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="255" /></a>1.)   Purchase at least one spray for each room.  You will be able to read the back of the package in order to see how far they will work in relation to the size of your room.</p>
<p>2.)   Remove all of your pets as well as your family members. You should find somewhere else to stay while the flea sprays are doing their work.</p>
<p>3.)   When you find the prefect place to set it off you will want to place a newspaper underneath of it so that your floors are carpets are not damaged.</p>
<p>4.)   Return by yourself so that you can open windows and such in order to let the house air out before you bring pets and small children back into the house.</p>
<p>As long as you follow these tips along with the instructions on the packages you should not have any problems getting rid of fleas in your home.The flea spray should also get read of any other bug pest you have living in your home. Effective flea spray will even kill and get <a href="http://www.homeownercare.com/how-to-get-rid-of-bed-bugs-effectively/2010/05/" target="_self">rid of bed bugs</a> and ticks. Make sure you read the instructions on the flea spray at the store to find which one will work best and easiest before you purchase a flea spray.</p>
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		<title>How To Get Rid of Bed Bugs Effectively</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 17:18:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Racheal Ashley</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Pest]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bed bugs can really freak a person out.  They can also spread like wildfire if they are not taken care of.  What you need to remember is that they are not killed by simply running a vacuum or by spraying a chemical on the infected area.
Follow these steps exactly in order to get rid of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.homeownercare.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Bed-Bugs.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-918" title="How-To-Get-Rid-Of-Bed-Bugs" src="http://www.homeownercare.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Bed-Bugs-300x235.jpg" alt="" width="296" height="156" /></a>Bed bugs can really freak a person out.  They can also spread like wildfire if they are not taken care of.  What you need to remember is that they are not killed by simply running a vacuum or by spraying a chemical on the infected area.</p>
<p>Follow these steps exactly in order to get rid of your bed bug infestation.</p>
<p>1.)   Start by running the vacuum on the bed and around the bed on the carpet.  Once you have done this you will want to remove the bag and place it into a plastic bag. Then set it out in the sun and let it sit in order to heat up and kill the bugs.</p>
<p>2.)   Wash everything!  You must wash all of your bed clothes and blankets. Do the same thing with the mattress cover and your pillows.  Wash them all in HOT water. </p>
<p>3.)   Once everything has been washed you will want to place what you can in plastic bags and leave them sitting to help prevent any bugs from laying more eggs. </p>
<p>4.)   Clean your carpets with a really strong carpet cleaner once you have vacuumed everything really well.</p>
<p>5.)   Clean out the area around the bed. When you do this you will want to get rid of newspapers and books that may be infested with bugs. Also wash any fabric that may be around, like your curtains, just like you did the bed clothes.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that doing these things may not make the problem better the first time.  However, repeat the process as many times as you need to in order to get perfect results.</p>
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