College and traveling go hand in hand. There’s a lot of vacation time, long weekends and semester changes which leave college students in the Minneapolis area with a lot of traveling time throughout the year. This poses a serious risk for bringing bed bugs back to your dorm or other college housing since traveling is the number one way to spread bed bug infestations.

 

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As you start off a new year with good intentions for a healthier lifestyle, don’t forget about the health of your home. There are many reasons to protect your family and home from pest invaders this winter and the seasons to come.

 

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So you made it home safe and sound, now what?    As a longtime Minneapolis pest control company, we’ve received many calls from recent travelers reporting bed bug infestations and in light of the holiday traveling many have planned in the next several weeks, we thought it would be appropriate to suggest a few bed bug prevention tips on how to inspect suitcases so that you…

 

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With Thanksgiving almost here and Christmas right around the corner, it isn’t surprising that many of us have travel plans in the works.  While some of us are going home for the holidays, others are heading out the door for a weekend getaway or that long awaited family vacation.

 

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In honor of Halloween, we wanted to talk to you about some of the creepiest insects we’ve come across in our time controlling pests throughout our service areas. There are lots of creepy pests out there; bugs with lots of legs, covered in funny eyes and bugs that are big enough to bite your toes! Here is our list of top ten CREEPY bugs to help you celebrate this Halloween!

 

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October 25, 2011

By Steve Browne, Marshall Independent

MARSHALL - Bed bugs don't carry infectious diseases and don't affect some people at all, but they're an expensive problem for Marshall property owners.

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