<span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Pests like ants, rodents, termites, and cockroaches can turn your home into a battleground, threatening your health, property, and peace of mind. While pest removal is often necessary once an infestation takes hold, preventing pests from entering your home in the first place is far more effective. In this detailed guide, we&rsquo;ll explore </span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">why pest prevention is better than pest removal</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">, diving into the cost, health, and environmental benefits, along with practical strategies to keep your home pest-free. By adopting proactive measures, you can save time, money, and stress while maintaining a healthier living environment.</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-adyw6z r-135wba7 r-b88u0q" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 20px; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 1.5em 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">1. Cost Savings: Prevention is Cheaper Than Cure</span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Why It Matters:</span></span></span></span><br /><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Pest infestations can lead to costly repairs and professional extermination services. For example, termite damage costs homeowners billions annually, with average repair bills ranging from $3,000 to $8,000, according to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). In contrast, prevention methods are often inexpensive and can be done with minimal investment.</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Prevention Strategies:</span></span></span></span></span></span>
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<li style="margin-top: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Seal Entry Points:</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"> Inspect your home for cracks, gaps, or holes in walls, windows, doors, and foundations. Use caulk or weatherstripping to seal these areas, costing less than $20 for materials.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0.5em;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Maintain Landscaping:</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"> Keep shrubs and trees trimmed away from your home to eliminate pest pathways. Mulch should be kept at least 12 inches from the foundation to deter termites.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0.5em;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Invest in Preventative Products:</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"> Use affordable solutions like bait traps or natural repellents (e.g., peppermint oil for spiders) to deter pests before they become a problem.</span></span></span></li>
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<span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Insight:</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"> A 2024 study by the NPMA found that homeowners who implemented preventative measures spent 70% less on pest-related issues compared to those who only addressed infestations after they occurred. Proactive steps like sealing entry points can prevent costly structural damage and repeated exterminator visits.</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-adyw6z r-135wba7 r-b88u0q" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 20px; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 1.5em 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">2. Health Benefits: Reducing Risks Before They Start</span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Why It Matters:</span></span></span></span><br /><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Pests carry diseases and allergens that can harm your family&rsquo;s health. Rodents can spread </span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274 r-36ujnk" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: italic; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Hantavirus</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"> and </span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274 r-36ujnk" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: italic; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Salmonella</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">, while cockroaches trigger asthma and allergies in up to 60% of sensitive individuals, per the World Health Organization. Pest removal often involves reactive measures like chemical pesticides, which can pose health risks if not handled properly. Prevention minimizes these dangers by keeping pests out entirely.</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Prevention Strategies:</span></span></span></span></span></span>
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<li style="margin-top: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Sanitize Food Areas:</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"> Store food in airtight containers and clean up crumbs and spills immediately. Regularly empty trash cans and use bins with tight-fitting lids.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0.5em;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Control Moisture:</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"> Fix leaky pipes and use dehumidifiers in damp areas like basements to deter pests like silverfish and mold-loving insects.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0.5em;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Regular Cleaning:</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"> Vacuum and dust frequently to remove food particles and pest attractants. Pay special attention to hidden areas like under appliances or furniture.</span></span></span></li>
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<span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Insight:</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"> Preventive cleaning and moisture control not only reduce pest risks but also improve indoor air quality. For instance, eliminating standing water can prevent mosquito breeding, reducing the risk of diseases like West Nile virus, which is a growing concern in warmer climates.</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-adyw6z r-135wba7 r-b88u0q" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 20px; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 1.5em 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">3. Environmental Impact: Eco-Friendly Prevention Over Harsh Chemicals</span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Why It Matters:</span></span></span></span><br /><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Pest removal often relies on chemical pesticides that can harm the environment, pets, and non-target species like pollinators. Prevention focuses on eco-friendly methods that reduce the need for toxic treatments, aligning with sustainable living practices.</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Prevention Strategies:</span></span></span></span></span></span>
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<li style="margin-top: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Use Natural Repellents:</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"> Essential oils like cedarwood, eucalyptus, or lavender can deter pests naturally. For example, cedar blocks in closets repel moths without harmful chemicals.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0.5em;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Encourage Natural Predators:</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"> Install birdhouses or bat boxes in your yard to attract natural pest controllers like birds or bats, which feed on insects.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0.5em;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Maintain a Clean Yard:</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"> Remove debris, leaf piles, and standing water to eliminate pest habitats. Compost bins should be sealed and placed away from the home.</span></span></span></li>
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<span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Insight:</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"> A 2023 environmental report highlighted that overuse of pesticides contributes to soil and water contamination, affecting local ecosystems. By prioritizing prevention, you reduce chemical reliance, benefiting both your home and the planet.</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-adyw6z r-135wba7 r-b88u0q" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 20px; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 1.5em 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">4. Time and Stress: Avoiding the Hassle of Infestations</span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1x3r274 r-p1pxzi" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Why It Matters:</span></span></span></span><br /><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Dealing with a pest infestation is time-consuming and stressful, requiring you to coordinate with exterminators, vacate your home during treatments, or repair damage. Prevention integrates seamlessly into routine home maintenance, saving you from the chaos of reactive pest control.</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Prevention Strategies:</span></span></span></span></span></span>
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<li style="margin-top: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Regular Inspections:</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"> Check your home monthly for signs of pest activity, such as droppings, chew marks, or nests. Early detection allows for quick action before an infestation grows.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0.5em;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Secure Outdoor Areas:</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"> Ensure firewood is stored at least 20 feet from your home and elevated off the ground to deter rodents and termites.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0.5em;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Educate Your Household:</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"> Teach family members to avoid leaving food out and to report any pest sightings immediately to catch issues early.</span></span></span></li>
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<span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Insight:</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"> Homeowners surveyed in 2025 reported that pest infestations caused significant emotional stress, with 65% describing the experience as &ldquo;overwhelming.&rdquo; Simple habits like regular inspections can prevent this disruption, keeping your home a peaceful retreat.</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-adyw6z r-135wba7 r-b88u0q" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 20px; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 1.5em 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">5. Long-Term Protection: Building a Pest-Resistant Home</span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Why It Matters:</span></span></span></span><br /><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Pest removal often provides a temporary fix, as pests can return if underlying vulnerabilities remain. Prevention creates a long-term, pest-resistant environment by addressing root causes, ensuring your home stays protected year-round.</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Prevention Strategies:</span></span></span></span></span></span>
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<li style="margin-top: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Upgrade Home Features:</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"> Install door sweeps, window screens, and chimney caps to block pest entry. These upgrades are affordable and durable, often costing under $50.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0.5em;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Seasonal Maintenance:</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"> Before rainy seasons or warm months, recheck seals and clear drains to prevent water-loving pests like mosquitoes or cockroaches.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0.5em;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Professional Assessments:</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"> Schedule annual pest inspections with a professional to identify vulnerabilities you might miss, such as hidden termite entry points.</span></span></span></li>
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<span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Insight:</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"> Data from pest control experts shows that homes with consistent prevention measures experience 80% fewer infestations over five years compared to those relying solely on removal. Investing in long-term solutions like door sweeps can pay off for decades.</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-adyw6z r-135wba7 r-b88u0q" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 20px; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 1.5em 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Why Prevention Wins Over Removal</span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">While pest removal is sometimes unavoidable, it&rsquo;s a reactive approach that often comes with higher costs, health risks, and environmental concerns. Prevention, on the other hand, empowers you to take control of your home&rsquo;s safety proactively. By incorporating simple habits and affordable upgrades, you can avoid the financial and emotional toll of infestations.</span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-adyw6z r-135wba7 r-b88u0q" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 20px; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 1.5em 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Conclusion</span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1x3r274 r-p1pxzi" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Pest prevention is not just a strategy&mdash;it&rsquo;s a mindset that prioritizes your home&rsquo;s health, safety, and sustainability. By sealing entry points, maintaining cleanliness, and using eco-friendly methods, you can keep pests at bay without the hassle of removal. Start implementing these prevention tips today, and enjoy a pest-free home that&rsquo;s safer, cleaner, and more comfortable for you and your family.</span></span>