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How to Keep Stink Bugs Out This Fall by Sealing the Gaps First
Stink bugs are hunting for winter shelter right now. Extension experts agree that caulk, screens and door sweeps beat sprays. Here's where to seal, the vinyl siding catch, and when a pro visit is worth the money.
Oct 6, 2026
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How to Tell Flying Ants From a Fall Termite Swarm
A lesser-known termite swarm is under way in California and parts of the South. Three quick checks tell flying ants from termites, and we cover what to do in the first hour and what treatment costs.
Sep 30, 2026
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Florida's Two Worst Termites Are Spreading Faster Than Predicted: What It Actually Costs Jacksonville Homeowners
You may have heard that a hybrid "super termite" is behind rising swarm calls in Northeast Florida. University of Florida entomologists say that claim is almost certainly wrong. Here is what the research actually shows, what an inspection and treatment really cost in 2026, and why the repair clause in your termite bond matters more than anything else you will sign.
Aug 25, 2026
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A Crossbred 'Super Termite' Is Spreading Faster Than Scientists Predicted, and Your Homeowners Policy Won't Pay for the Repair
A February 2026 University of Florida study finds two invasive termite species are marching north and inland faster than earlier models predicted, with a rare crossbred hybrid confirmed in South Florida. Here is what the science actually says, why your homeowners policy won't cover the damage, and the realistic cost of protecting your house.
Jul 13, 2026
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A Wet Spring Just Set Up the Worst Mosquito and Tick Season in a Decade: What 2026 Quarterly Pest Plans Actually Cost
Spring 2026's heavy rain set up a brutal bug season across the Midwest and Northeast. Here's what mosquito and tick plans actually cost this year, what's in the tank, and the red flags to watch for before you sign.
Jun 7, 2026
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Termite Swarm Season Showed Up Weeks Early in 2026: Why Formosan 'Super Termites' Are Spreading and What the $5 Billion Damage Risk Means for Your Home
Termite swarm season arrived two to three weeks early in some warm-winter regions this year. Here is what that means for your home, how to tell a swarmer from a flying ant, what treatment really costs, and why your homeowners insurance almost certainly will not cover the damage.
May 29, 2026
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Spotted Lanternfly Quarantines Expand to 19 States in 2026: Why Homeowners Are Paying $400 to $1,200 for Tree Treatments Insurance Will Not Touch
Ohio went statewide in February and Maryland followed in March, pushing spotted lanternfly quarantines to 19 states plus DC. Here is what 2026 treatments actually cost, why homeowners insurance will not pay, and the spring scraping window you cannot afford to miss.
May 6, 2026