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Just as ants, bees, cockroaches, pincher bugs, silverfish and spiders, these noisy... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/spring-brought-a-cricket-infestation-to-my-home) [![Ants eating bread crumbs on kitchen floor](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/AIPM_10243_Ants_Eating_Bread_Crumbs_short.jpg)](https://blog.myaipm.com/5-tips-for-managing-a-spring-ant-infestation-at-home) [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 for managing a spring ant infestation at home](https://blog.myaipm.com/5-tips-for-managing-a-spring-ant-infestation-at-home) By [Paul Townsend](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/paul-townsend) on February 28, 2023 Homeowners all across California are plagued with ant infestations during the springtime. But what is it about the season that causes so many ants to... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/5-tips-for-managing-a-spring-ant-infestation-at-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) [![Earwig, also known as pincher bug, standing on wood column inside a home.](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/AIPM_10229_Pincher_Bug.jpg)](https://blog.myaipm.com/what-to-do-when-you-have-a-pincher-bug-infestation-this-spring) [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) ##### [What To Do When You Have a Pincher Bug Infestation This Spring](https://blog.myaipm.com/what-to-do-when-you-have-a-pincher-bug-infestation-this-spring) By [Margaret Townsend](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/margaret-townsend) on January 31, 2023 Small but mighty, pincher bugs are most known for their scary-looking forceps. These pests are highly active in the spring season and can be found... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/what-to-do-when-you-have-a-pincher-bug-infestation-this-spring) [![Kitchen cabinets and countertops showing close ups of pests: ants, silverfish, earwigs, spiders and crickets.](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/AIPM_10187_HO_spring_bugs.png)](https://blog.myaipm.com/5-common-spring-bugs-and-how-to-get-rid-of-them) [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 common spring bugs and how to get rid of them](https://blog.myaipm.com/5-common-spring-bugs-and-how-to-get-rid-of-them) By [Paul Townsend](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/paul-townsend) on January 18, 2023 Sunny skies, blossoming foliage, and more daylight–spring may be one of the most beautiful seasons of the year, but it unfortunately comes with an... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/5-common-spring-bugs-and-how-to-get-rid-of-them) [![a mouse walking towards an electric wire](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/tut%20(1).png)](https://blog.myaipm.com/the-new-year-is-here-and-so-are-winter-pests) [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) ##### [The New Year is here... and so are Winter pests](https://blog.myaipm.com/the-new-year-is-here-and-so-are-winter-pests) By [Margaret Townsend](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/margaret-townsend) on January 3, 2023 Does your New Year’s Resolution include a pest-free home? As this year begins to roll to a close and the new year approaches, homeowners need to stay... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/the-new-year-is-here-and-so-are-winter-pests) [![Christmas tree tied up on the car with spider webs](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/puno%20(1).png)](https://blog.myaipm.com/dont-let-those-christmas-tree-bugs-make-your-home-their-home) [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) ##### [Don't let those Christmas tree bugs make your home their home](https://blog.myaipm.com/dont-let-those-christmas-tree-bugs-make-your-home-their-home) By [Paul Townsend](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/paul-townsend) on December 14, 2022 It’s the holiday season, and the whole family is patiently waiting to start decorating the Christmas tree with lights and ornaments, signaling the... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/dont-let-those-christmas-tree-bugs-make-your-home-their-home) [![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 mouse on top of a finished plate](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/ag%20(1).png)](https://blog.myaipm.com/why-homeowners-should-worry-about-a-rat-infestation) [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) ##### [Why homeowners should worry about a rat infestation](https://blog.myaipm.com/why-homeowners-should-worry-about-a-rat-infestation) By [Margaret Townsend](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/margaret-townsend) on November 29, 2022 A rat infestation in your home isn’t just a scary sight–the presence of these pesky pests can also cause physical damage to your house, spread... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/why-homeowners-should-worry-about-a-rat-infestation) [![a cockroach clombing over a plate](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/PL%20(1).png)](https://blog.myaipm.com/preventive-pest-control-for-your-home-this-thanksgiving) [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) ##### [Preventive pest control for your home this thanksgiving](https://blog.myaipm.com/preventive-pest-control-for-your-home-this-thanksgiving) By [Paul Townsend](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/paul-townsend) on November 15, 2022 Thanksgiving is a holiday all about opening up your home to family and guests, and celebrating time together. During these special moments, the last... 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