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FEATURE: PREPARING FOR ANTS AND FLIES IN EARLY SPRING

clean
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take the trash
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the day. It also helps
to clean drains with a biological
cleaner to break down organic
matter that might be collecting.
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lights near entrances, which are
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light they see upon entering.
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any problem.
Dr. Zia Siddiqi is director of quality systems for
Orkin. A board certified entomologist with
more than 35 years in the industry, Dr. Siddiqi
is an acknowledged leader in the field of pest
management. For more information,
e-mail zsiddiqi@orkin.com or visit
www.orkincommercial.com.
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