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[Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/why-homeowners-should-worry-about-a-rat-infestation) [![Two pest controls specialists in the process of removing a beehive](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/PWF%20Jobs/10736%20-%202025%20Inbound%20Marketing/August/Beehive_Relocation___removal__2.jpg)](https://blog.myaipm.com/why-are-bees-and-wasps-a-pest-problem-in-the-fall) [HOA](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/hoa) [Pests](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pests) [Residential](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/residential) [Homeowners](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/homeowners) ##### [Why Are Bees and Wasps a Pest Problem in the Fall](https://blog.myaipm.com/why-are-bees-and-wasps-a-pest-problem-in-the-fall) By [Margaret Townsend](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/margaret-townsend) on October 3, 2022 Most homeowners don’t consider bees and wasps a pest problem in the fall–after all, bees conjure up the image of the springtime season, spreading... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/why-are-bees-and-wasps-a-pest-problem-in-the-fall) [![a woman smiling for selfie](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/Roxanne%20-%20Thankful%20Blog%202021%20(1).webp)](https://blog.myaipm.com/it-is-national-gratitude-month-and-we-all-have-a-lot-to-be-thankful-for) [Giving Back](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/giving-back) ##### [It's National Gratitude Month and we have a lot to be thankful for!](https://blog.myaipm.com/it-is-national-gratitude-month-and-we-all-have-a-lot-to-be-thankful-for) By [Margaret Townsend](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/margaret-townsend) on November 23, 2021 First and foremost, we are thankful for our amazing and dedicated staff. We have all had our ups and downs this year, births, deaths, and new... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/it-is-national-gratitude-month-and-we-all-have-a-lot-to-be-thankful-for) [![white mouse running on a yellow rope](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/rop%20(1).png)](https://blog.myaipm.com/general-pest-control-keep-rodents-away) [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/tips-and-tricks) [Pests](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pests) ##### [(VIDEO) General Pest Control: How To Keep Rodents Away](https://blog.myaipm.com/general-pest-control-keep-rodents-away) By [Margaret Townsend](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/margaret-townsend) on August 5, 2021 [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/general-pest-control-keep-rodents-away) [![a mouse peeking on a hole](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/true-methods-to-keep-rodents-away-1.webp)](https://blog.myaipm.com/2017/06/21/keep-rodents-away-this-independence-day) [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/tips-and-tricks) [Pests](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pests) ##### [5 Tried & True Methods to Keep Rodents Away this Independence Day](https://blog.myaipm.com/2017/06/21/keep-rodents-away-this-independence-day) By [Margaret Townsend](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/margaret-townsend) on June 20, 2017 One of the most embarrassing moments while having family and friends over is spotting a rodent during your Independence Day party. 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[Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/2017/06/21/keep-rodents-away-this-independence-day) [![ants surrounding a cup](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/GettyImages-1408643160.jpg)](https://blog.myaipm.com/2017/05/24/how-to-get-rid-of-ants-naturally) [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/tips-and-tricks) [Pests](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pests) ##### [(VIDEO) How to Get Rid of Ants Naturally Using These Easy Tips](https://blog.myaipm.com/2017/05/24/how-to-get-rid-of-ants-naturally) By [Margaret Townsend](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/margaret-townsend) on May 23, 2017 [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/2017/05/24/how-to-get-rid-of-ants-naturally) [![green walls](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/11-tips-how-to-keep-rodents-away-2%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.myaipm.com/2017/05/10/11-quick-tips-on-how-to-get-rid-of-rodents) [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/tips-and-tricks) [Pests](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pests) ##### [11 Quick Tips on How to Get Rid of Rodents](https://blog.myaipm.com/2017/05/10/11-quick-tips-on-how-to-get-rid-of-rodents) By [Margaret Townsend](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/margaret-townsend) on May 9, 2017 It’s unfortunate that some of us have to deal with rodents accessing our garage, kitchen, yard, walls, basements and almost anywhere. Rodents will do... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/2017/05/10/11-quick-tips-on-how-to-get-rid-of-rodents) [![image of an ant and a grasshopper](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/GettyImages-480994217.jpg)](https://blog.myaipm.com/2016/10/06/prevent-the-need-for-general-pest-control-in-your-home) [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/tips-and-tricks) [Pests](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pests) ##### [Prevent the Need for General Pest Control In Your Home](https://blog.myaipm.com/2016/10/06/prevent-the-need-for-general-pest-control-in-your-home) By [Margaret Townsend](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/margaret-townsend) on October 6, 2016 All of us have our own definitions of what a pest is in our lives. Many years in the bug control industry have shown all of us at AIPM the... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/2016/10/06/prevent-the-need-for-general-pest-control-in-your-home) [![a dog standing on a welcome rag](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/thinkstockphotos-153816149-1%20(1).png)](https://blog.myaipm.com/2016/02/19/welcome) ##### [Welcome!](https://blog.myaipm.com/2016/02/19/welcome) By [Margaret Townsend](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/margaret-townsend) on February 19, 2016 Welcome to the AIPM blog! Here, we will be providing helpful information and advice on pest control for residential and commercial properties. We... 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