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Older guides from the same technicians, 2 pages back from the newest. Everything here is written from what they find in North Texas homes, 113 articles in all.
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Cockroach Eggs, What They Look Like by Species
Cockroach eggs sit inside a brown, bean-shaped case that holds 12 to 40 eggs. See the egg cases of 5 DFW roaches, and why sprays don't kill the eggs.
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Why Do Mosquito Bites Itch? Causes and Relief
Mosquito bites itch because your immune system reacts to proteins in mosquito saliva. See 5 doctor-backed ways to stop the itch and when to call a doctor.
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How Much Blood Can a Mosquito Drink in a Bite?
A mosquito can drink about 1/1,000 of a teaspoon of blood per bite, so 1,000 bites fill one teaspoon. See the real numbers and why only females bite.
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Do Mosquitoes Sleep? Where They Rest by Day
Mosquitoes do sleep, 16 to 19 hours a day in one lab study. See which DFW mosquitoes bite by day, which bite at night and where they rest in your yard.
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Natural Pest Repellent Options Ranked by Evidence
Oil of lemon eucalyptus is the natural pest repellent with the best evidence against mosquitoes. See 8 home remedies rated, from grits to wristbands.
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How to Keep Bugs Out of Your House in DFW
To keep bugs out of your house, seal the gaps, dry the slab and change the porch light. See the credit card test and 6 fixes that work or waste money.
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Where Do Bugs Go in Winter and Which Come Inside
Most bugs go dormant in winter, hiding in soil, bark, leaf litter and wall gaps. See which 8 DFW pests stay active and which ones move indoors.
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Pest Control Methods Compared for DFW Homes
The main pest control methods are sealing, baits, sprays, traps and growth regulators, tied together by IPM. See what each does best in DFW homes.
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Are Raccoons Rodents?
No, raccoons aren't rodents. They belong to the same order as bears and weasels. See the 6 quick checks that tell them apart and why both raid DFW yards.
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How Big Can Rats Get? Sizes and the Biggest Rat
DFW rats grow to about 18 inches with the tail and top out near a pound. The world's biggest reach nearly 3 feet. See what that cat-size rat really was.
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What Does Rat Poop Look Like? Rat vs Mouse
Rat poop is dark, 1/2 to 3/4 inch long and several times bigger than mouse poop. See how to tell 6 look-alike droppings apart and clean up the right way.
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How to Keep Rats Out of Your House, Gap by Gap
To keep rats out of your house, seal every gap bigger than a quarter, from the roofline to the slab. See the 5 spots where rats get into DFW homes.
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