Frightening stories of babies born with birth defects after the mother was infected with Zika virus have been circulating the globe for months now. The arrival of the virus in the United States from South America has caused increased interest...
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The holidays are over. The flour, spices, oatmeal, cereals and chocolate have been put back in the pantry to be saved for Valentine’s or birthday baking. As those baking essentials hide in your dark cabinet until they are needed again, so can...
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The North Texas area has its fair share of wildlife pests. Most are scary to the majority of people, like snakes, but some are fluffy and cute, like chipmunks and raccoons. Cute does not mean safe. Raccoons are a perfect example of adorable...
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When it comes to insects and pests, many homeowners let their guard down during the winter months. It’s cooler, so those bugs must be in hibernation right? Actually, no. Certain classes of termites are known to swarm during the fall months and...
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The New Year often comes with resolutions for change. We promise ourselves to take better care of our bodies, our relationships, or even change jobs. Most of us neglect to think about our need to take care of our home in our New Year’s...
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In the fall, people start seeing these little “ladybugs” near their home. Sometimes they are near a door or window, or some people report these insects in their homes. Are they ladybugs or something else? Hello Ladybug! Ladybugs are thought of...
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