Rachel Maldonado, Author at Hawx Pest Control

The Dangers of DIY Bed Bugs Removal: Why Professional Help Is Essential

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The Dangers of DIY Bed Bugs Removal: Why Professional Help Is Essential If you’ve ever dealt with bed bugs, you know how frustrating—and exhausting—they can be. These tiny pests are notorious for causing physical discomfort, emotional stress, and sleepless nights. When facing an infestation, you might be tempted to try DIY bed bugs removal as […]

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What Are Gnats Attracted To Outside?

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What Attracts Gnats Outside? Gnats. Those tiny, frustrating flying insects that always seem to find your face right when you’re about to relax on the patio. They may look harmless, but don’t underestimate them—just one female can lay up to 300 eggs in her short lifespan. That means a small presence can quickly turn into

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What Do Carpenter Ants Eat?

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If you think you might be dealing with carpenter ants, you’ve probably asked yourself, “what do carpenter ants eat?” Spoiler alert: it’s not wood. Like many other ant species, carpenter ants consume food scraps, other insects, and sugary substances. Here’s what you need to know. What Are Carpenter Ants? Carpenter ants are a common type

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Cow Killer Ants: The Fierce and Fascinating Insects of the South

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Cow Ants: What to Know About These Fuzzy Pests (and Are They Really Ants?) If you’ve ever spotted a big red fuzzy ant scurrying across your driveway or garden path, you probably stopped in your tracks. With its striking red-orange body, velvety appearance, and fast movements, it’s hard not to do a double-take. But here’s

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Detecting Invaders: 5 Signs of Carpenter Ants in House

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Five Signs of Carpenter Ants in the House Your home is a place of comfort and peace. But when carpenter ants move in, that peace can quickly turn into frustration. Of all the pests that may quietly infiltrate your living space, carpenter ants are among the most destructive, gradually compromising the structural integrity of your

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Can People Get Fleas? How to Prevent These Blood-Sucking Pests from Taking Over

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Can People Get Fleas? How to Prevent These Blood-Sucking Pests from Taking Over As cute and cuddly as our furry friends may be, they sometimes bring along an unwelcome hitchhiker: fleas. And while most of us are aware that pets can get fleas, we sometimes forget to ask, “What about us? Can people get fleas?”

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Why Are There So Many Ladybugs This Year?

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Why is it that some years, as summer winds down, your home seems to turn into a hotbed for ladybugs? This question is voiced by countless homeowners all over the country—especially in the autumn. Sure, we love ladybugs—when they’re outside. Ladybugs are generally considered harmless, beneficial members of the garden. And it helps that they’re

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Drain Flies 101: Identifying, Preventing, and Eliminating Those Pesky Bathroom Bugs

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Drain Flies 101: Identifying, Preventing, and Eliminating Those Pesky Bathroom Bugs Have you spotted any tiny, moth-like insects flitting around your bathroom? Or worse: are they hovering around your face while you’re trying to brush your teeth or take your morning shower? It’s time to take action. These annoying little guys are called “drain flies.”

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What Are These Tiny Orange Bugs in My House?

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What Are These Tiny Orange Bugs in My House? “Good night, sleep tight, and don’t let the bedbugs bite” might be a familiar saying, but what if those tiny culprits aren’t actually bed bugs – but are perhaps something a little more vibrantly colored? If you’ve been seeing tiny orange bugs scuttling around your house,

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