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[Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/spring-is-prime-time-for-a-home) [![Silverfish on a piece of fabric](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/AIPM_10243_silverfish_on_fabric.jpg)](https://blog.myaipm.com/why-do-i-suddenly-see-silverfish-infestation-in-my-house) [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/tips-and-tricks) [Pests](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pests) [Residential](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/residential) [Pest Control](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pest-control) [Homeowners](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/homeowners) ##### [It's spring: why do i suddenly see silverfish infestation in my house](https://blog.myaipm.com/why-do-i-suddenly-see-silverfish-infestation-in-my-house) By [Laura Michael](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/laura-michael) on February 14, 2023 While many homeowners might enjoy the sunshine and warm weather that spring brings, not many enjoy the increased pest activity. One type of species... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/why-do-i-suddenly-see-silverfish-infestation-in-my-house) [![cockroach on the table](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/IPIS%20(1).png)](https://blog.myaipm.com/2018/01/17/10-cockroach-facts-myths-misconceptions-explained) [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/tips-and-tricks) [Pests](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pests) [Residential](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/residential) [Pest Control](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pest-control) [Homeowners](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/homeowners) ##### [10 Cockroach Facts, Myths and Misconceptions Explained](https://blog.myaipm.com/2018/01/17/10-cockroach-facts-myths-misconceptions-explained) By [Laura Michael](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/laura-michael) on December 6, 2022 COCKROACHES! There are a few people in the world who do not cringe at the thought of those vulgar insects. It wouldn’t be so horrible if they kept to... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/2018/01/17/10-cockroach-facts-myths-misconceptions-explained) [![a cockroach trying to climb over a plate](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/PLA%20(1).png)](https://blog.myaipm.com/real-life-creepy-bugs-and-critters-that-can-scare-any-homeowner) [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/tips-and-tricks) [Pests](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pests) [Residential](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/residential) [Homeowners](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/homeowners) ##### [Real-life creepy bugs and critters that can scare any homeowner](https://blog.myaipm.com/real-life-creepy-bugs-and-critters-that-can-scare-any-homeowner) By [Laura Michael](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/laura-michael) on November 1, 2022 Pests aren’t only annoying to deal with—sometimes, they can be downright frightful, giving even the most laidback homeowner a fair scare. But there’s... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/real-life-creepy-bugs-and-critters-that-can-scare-any-homeowner) [![up close shot of Brown Recluse Spider](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/of-brown-recluse-spiders-naturally%20(1).png)](https://blog.myaipm.com/5-tips-on-how-to-get-rid-of-brown-recluse-spiders-naturally) [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/tips-and-tricks) [Pests](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pests) [Residential](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/residential) [Pest Control](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pest-control) [Homeowners](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/homeowners) ##### [5 Tips on How to Get Rid of Brown Recluse Spiders Naturally](https://blog.myaipm.com/5-tips-on-how-to-get-rid-of-brown-recluse-spiders-naturally) By [Laura Michael](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/laura-michael) on October 11, 2022 In the nursery rhyme Little Miss Muffet, a little girl was happy as can be as she sat on a tuffet. But she was scared away when a spider sat down... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/5-tips-on-how-to-get-rid-of-brown-recluse-spiders-naturally) [![A bunch of flies that have fallen for a homemade trap](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/fruitflys_1182287586.jpg)](https://blog.myaipm.com/do-it-yourself-pest-control) [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/tips-and-tricks) [Pests](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pests) ##### [Do It Yourself Pest Control](https://blog.myaipm.com/do-it-yourself-pest-control) By [Laura Michael](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/laura-michael) on August 22, 2022 Hello everyone, my name is Rosemary Jimenez Lucero. I have been in in the pest industry for over 15 years and learned a trick or two how to “Do it... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/do-it-yourself-pest-control) [![a representation of water and drought](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/california-drought-1181031128%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.myaipm.com/how-the-california-drought-affects-pest-control) [Pests](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pests) [Pest Control](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pest-control) ##### [How the California Drought Affects Pest Control](https://blog.myaipm.com/how-the-california-drought-affects-pest-control) By [Laura Michael](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/laura-michael) on June 29, 2022 California is in yet another year of a drought. This past winter was one of the driest on record and most of the state is currently in a moderate to... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/how-the-california-drought-affects-pest-control) [![](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/GettyImages-680930554.jpg)](https://blog.myaipm.com/2019/11/18/4-tips-on-how-to-avoid-springtime-pests) [HOA](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/hoa) [Pests](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pests) [Residential](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/residential) ##### [4 Tips On How To Avoid Springtime Pests](https://blog.myaipm.com/2019/11/18/4-tips-on-how-to-avoid-springtime-pests) By [Laura Michael](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/laura-michael) on April 26, 2022 As the weather is warming up, pests are starting to emerge from their winter hiding spots. Spring is when many animals are breeding and migrating to... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/2019/11/18/4-tips-on-how-to-avoid-springtime-pests) [![up close shot of a bee kissing a flower](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/BU%20(1).png)](https://blog.myaipm.com/2020/08/07/how-to-identify-the-difference-between-swarms-and-hives) [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/tips-and-tricks) [Pests](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pests) ##### [How to Identify the Difference Between Bee Swarms and Bee Hives](https://blog.myaipm.com/2020/08/07/how-to-identify-the-difference-between-swarms-and-hives) By [Laura Michael](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/laura-michael) on October 5, 2021 Summertime is here and so are the bees! We are seeing an increase in the number of bee calls we are receiving, so we know you are seeing more bees... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/2020/08/07/how-to-identify-the-difference-between-swarms-and-hives) [![ants all over the floor](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/che%20(1).png)](https://blog.myaipm.com/the-top-5-easiest-ways-how-to-get-rid-of-ants) [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/tips-and-tricks) [Pests](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pests) ##### [The Top 5 Easiest Ways How to Get Rid of Ants](https://blog.myaipm.com/the-top-5-easiest-ways-how-to-get-rid-of-ants) By [Laura Michael](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/laura-michael) on June 22, 2021 Ant infestations can occur in nearly any home or property. Whether the ants are putting a stop to outdoor fun during the spring or summer seasons or... 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