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## [Fall Home Pest Inspection: How and Where to Check Your House for Pesky Invaders](https://blog.amdro.com/fall-home-pest-inspection-how-and-where-to-check-your-house-for-pesky-invaders)

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Insect pests are sneaky. They get into your house undetected, and aren't noticed until they've made themselves at home. Finding ants, silverfish and more unpleasant intruders, such as cockroaches, in your home is unsettling. But by taking the time to understand the habits of these and other invaders, you can control them and prevent infestation.

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## [Common Summer Pests of the Pacific Northwest](https://blog.amdro.com/common-summer-pests-of-the-pacific-northwest)

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Summer months bring fun, sun … and summer pests. During warm days and nights, small and very hungry critters can do a great deal of damage to your garden plants. Read on to learn more about the most common pests of the Pacific Northwest and how to control them in your yard, so you can get back to the more enjoyable activities that the warm season has to offer.\*

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## [Common Summer Pests of the Midwest](https://blog.amdro.com/common-summer-pests-of-the-midwest)

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The Midwest's summer heat, humidity and rains attracts a variety of insatiable pests. The following critters are the most likely to show up in your backyard during the warmest months of the year.\*

### Midwest

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## [Common Summer Pests of the Northeast](https://blog.amdro.com/common-summer-pests-of-the-northeast)

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The warm and humid summer weather in the Northeast draws a variety of pests. The following troublemakers enjoy dining on your landscape at this time of year.\*

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## [Common Summer Pests of the Southwest](https://blog.amdro.com/common-summer-pests-of-the-southwest)

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The hot, often dry summer weather in the Southwest doesn't deter certain stalwart pests that dine on vegetable crops and flowers. The following pesky visitors are common at this time of year.\*

### Southwest

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## [Common Summer Pests of the South](https://blog.amdro.com/common-summer-pests-of-the-south)

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The South's warm summer days and nights bring abundant plant growth, which provides ever growing feasts for a variety of hungry pests. The following invaders are known for coming out in droves during the warmest months.\*

### South

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## [Most Common Pests by Region Infographic](https://blog.amdro.com/most-common-pests-by-region-infographic)

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What's digging up your lawn, eating your vegetables or destroying your flowers? The identity of the destructive culprits depends on where you live and what's in your yard. Although insect and animal pests are problems nationwide, certain areas of the country are more prone to vermin. Here are some of the most common insect and animal pests and ways to get rid of them by region.\*\*

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## [Fun Facts on Fire Ants](https://blog.amdro.com/fun-facts-on-fire-ants)

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Fire Ants are reddish brown in color, live in mounds by the thousands and worst of all intrude and sting. Learn more facts about these fiery pests.

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## [Fun Facts on Spiders](https://blog.amdro.com/fun-facts-on-spiders)

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Spiders can come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Learn more interesting facts about these creepy, crawly creatures….

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