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Where Do Cockroaches Live in Your House?

Cockroaches can live almost anywhere.  As a insect who spreads bacteria and disease, no one wants them!  In your home, they have a type of upstairs/downstairs living arrangement between species. Upstairs roaches can be found in  your kitchen, baths, bedrooms, living and dining rooms.  Downstairs roaches enjoy the damp, cool conditions in your basement or crawlspace.

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5 Facts About Lyme Disease You Need to Know

Like a lot of us, you may have been spending more time in your yard lately. Between social distancing and the onset of spring, you’re not alone in getting outside or finding a project to do around the house. While we only want to encourage this decision, we also need to remind you to be careful. The months between April and September are peak season for Lyme disease, and caution has to be taken. Here are five facts about Lyme disease designed to keep you aware and healthy all year long.

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10 Fun Facts about Butterflies

Who doesn’t enjoy witnessing one of these winged beauties in flight? From their brightly colored bodies to the effortless motion that seems in sync with some unheard symphony, butterflies are an insect each of us can appreciate. But how much do we know about them? Unless studying butterflies is your profession, or you’ve recently lost yourself in a lengthy Google search that began by asking “how long do butterflies live,” you may not know as much as you’d like. This list includes 10 cool facts that are sure to make you think about butterflies in a whole new way.

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Cricket Problem on Long Island

The Suburban Exterminating staff is busy answering calls and emails for Long Island cricket problems. Attracted by your home’s welcoming lights, crickets seeking shelter may enter through cracks in the foundation or tiny openings around windows or doors. 

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