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BED BUGS MAY BE BECOMING A NEW SPECIES

Bed Bugs
In Las Vegas like the rest of the country we are concerned about bed bug outbreaks. Bed bugs were almost completely eradicated from human habitats in developed countries around 1940, but recently infestations have been on the increase.

The Genetically Modified Mosquito Bite

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The Las Vegas Valley is known for its warm climate most of the year and we can be prone to insects that can spread dengue and chikungunya. A few million mutant insects could slow the spread of dengue and chikungunya in the United States, but some people are wary of tampering with nature.

TRAPPING INSECTS WITH THEIR FAVORITE ODORS

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Insects can be problematic all over the country as well as here in Las Vegas. Researchers are now finding ways to lure them to death by introducing favorite aromas. It’s a little like aroma therapy turned upside down.

RODENTS AND HEALTH HAZARDS

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It's not uncommon in Las Vegas especially during the winter months, to have an unpleasant encounter with a rodent who has made its way into your home uninvited. What you might not realize rodents, such as rats, mice, prairie dogs and rabbits, are associated with a number of health risks. In fact, rats and mice are known to spread more than 35 diseases.

CHIKUNGUNYA VIRUS CASES CONTINUE TO RISE

asian tiger mosquito
Winter time is here even though Las Vegas is warm compared to other parts of the country - many people from Summerlin and Henderson take a winter vacation in the Caribbean or Florida.

CRICKETS IN LAS VEGAS

Crickets
The change of season in Las Vegas is upon us and whether you live in Spring Valley or Seven Hills crickets can become a nuisance at this time of year. Crickets, family Gryllidae (also known as "true crickets"), are insects somewhat related to grasshoppers.

BED BUGS AND HOLIDAY TRAVELING

Bed Bugs
Many of us that live in the Las Vegas Valley will be travelling for the holidays – whether to visit family or going on vacation. If you are staying in a hotel you might bring bed bugs home with you on your return.

IDENTIFYING PANTRY PESTS

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Holiday time in the Las Vegas is when a lot of family members gather to make baked goods and other goodies. Whether you are in Anthem or Summerlin the fun is ruined if you open up a bag of flour to find it has been taken over by pantry pests.

LIFE WITHOUT PEST CONTROL

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What would life be in the Las Vegas Valley without pest control? Scary and dangerous from Summerlin to Henderson – it would be life changing. We in the United States take pest control for granted but other areas of the world are not as fortunate.

IT’S GETTING COLDER AND THE RODENTS ARE GETTING BOLDER

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The winter season is fast approaching the Las Vegas Valley – from Southern Highlands to Henderson rodents will start seeking shelter soon. This can mean many homeowners will likely have to deal with mice or rats in their homes over the next few months.

SCORPIONS – ONE OF THE PESKIEST PESTS IN LAS VEGAS

Scorpions
When you ask residents of Las Vegas which pest they dread the most the answer most of the time is scorpions. From Boulder City to Centennial Hills scorpions can get into your home and all of a sudden you have an infestation.

HOW TO MANAGE EARWIGS

Earwigs
Las Vegas homes have beautiful gardens that are tended to by the residents of the valley from Summerlin to Henderson. Earwigs are among the most readily recognized insect pests in home gardens and can damage annual flowers.