Creepy Crawly Critters - No Treat for Homeowners!NPMA NPMA National Pest Management Association NPMA National Property Management Association NPMA National Petroleum Management Association NPMA National Project Management Association NPMA Non-Preemptive Multiple Access NPMA National Podiatric Medical Association Provides Tips to Trick Pests from Entering the Home this Halloween and Beyond FAIRFAX, Va. -- Homeowners may be able to get away with turning their lights off to turn trick-or-treaters away, but unfortunately, lights on or off, household pests such as spiders, bats and rodents will come knocking. The National Pest Management Association The National Pest Management Association (NPMA), a non-profit organization with more than 5,000 members, was established in 1933 to support the professional pest control industry’s commitment to the protection of public health, food and property, reflected both in the provides tips to homeowners on preventing pests through all of the holidays. "Many pests have inherent characteristics that remind us of some of our favorite Halloween characters, " says Cindy Mannes, vice president of public affairs Those public information, command information, and community relations activities directed toward both the external and internal publics with interest in the Department of Defense. Also called PA. See also command information; community relations; public information. for the National Pest Management Association. "Bed bugs, for example, are resurging in homes across the country." Similar to vampires, bed bugs are bloodsucking-nocturnal pests that leave their victims undisturbed by injecting an anesthetic-like liquid to numb the skin prior to making their mark. While there bites are not know to transmit any diseases they leave unwanted itchy itch·y adj. Having or causing an itching sensation. red welts for their pray to wake up to. Bats, rodents and spiders are other critters that evoke a sense of fright. "Not only are they creepy, but they're a major nuisance when they get inside our homes," says Mannes. "They can cause serious health and property threats to homeowners." To prevent pests from entering and infesting the home NPMA recommends homeowners: * Keep wood and debris away from the exterior siding of the home. * Cut tree branches and other plants back from the home. * Clean the kitchen area frequently; Wipe counters, empty the garbage, avoid leaving pet food dishes out for long periods of time, and vacuum the floor frequently for crumbs. * Seal cracks and small openings along the bottom of the house. * Store snacks and sweets in closed containers. * Keep trash in closed bins. * Make sure that doors and windows Doors and Windows is a multimedia disk by the Irish band The Cranberries. Track listing
"Homeowners should have regular service by a licensed pest professional to help prevent and eliminate pest infestations," advises Mannes. To learn more about common household pests
The NPMA, a non-profit organization A non-profit organization (abbreviated "NPO", also "non-profit" or "not-for-profit") is a legally constituted organization whose primary objective is to support or to actively engage in activities of public or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit purposes. with more than 5,000 members, was established in 1933 to support the pest management industry's commitment to the protection of public health, food and property. |
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