‘Tis the season for fleas, especially if you have dogs and cats in your home. But even if you don’t, these little bloodsuckers will hitchhike their way in on you or any other warm-blooded animal, leaving no one immune to a potential infestation.

While fleas live on their hosts, they can leave eggs on both the host and in bedding. The eggs that are left on the host can fall off and accumulate just about anywhere – beds, clothes, carpets, cars, and anywhere else the host (meaning you or your pet) goes.

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When defending your home or business from ants, the best defense is a good offense.

Arkansas contains at least 132 ant species. Common local species include Carpenter, Formica, and Red Pavement ants. Those most likely to cause you problems are odorous house ants and fire ants.

Odorous house ants are small black or brown insects that emit an offensive smell when they feel threatened or are crushed. Fire ants are reddish brown and are well-known for being aggressive.

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