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Yellow jackets can be difficult to locate inside your home, but locating their hives and nests outside should be relatively easy. Your Ehrlich Technician will conduct a thorough inspection and provide treatment recommendations for any infestation. Avoid attracting yellow jackets to your property by keeping trash cans closed and putting food into a container when…

When you turn on the water in your home and a stream of brownish, reddish mush comes out, it can be alarming. The good news is that rust-colored tap water is not as dangerous or gross as it looks. The first step is to determine if the problem is with your municipal water supply or…

Bad breath is very common after tonsillectomy, due to healing in the throat. It is not a sign of infection and can be relieved by taking pain medication as prescribed every 4 to 6 hours, drinking cool/cold beverages, ice cream, chewing gum and propping up the head while sleeping. Tonsils help the immune system by…

If you find rust stains in sinks, toilets, and fixtures or yellowish splotches on white fabrics after laundry, it is likely due to iron bacteria in well water. It could also be caused by corroded pipes or excess iron in groundwater. The long term solution to this problem is managing the pH of your well…

Earwigs are drawn to dark, moist places inside your home such as basements, crawl spaces and bathroom cabinets. They can also make their way in through cracks, holes and gaps, so check dripping pipes, drains, vents and poorly sealed windows and doors. They emit a foul, rotten smell when disturbed and are active at night.…

Lie bumps (also known as transient lingual papillitis) are small white or red spots on the tongue. They are harmless and typically go away on their own within a few days. They can be caused by local irritation such as eating or drinking something that irritated the taste buds on the tongue. They can also…

Cramps can ruin your run and cause you to lose valuable time. They can range from a side stitch to a painful calf cramp called a Charley horse. Running cramps can be prevented by stretching, warm up exercises, deep breathing, and staying hydrated. These tips will help you avoid cramps and make your runs more…

Neck wrinkles develop as our faces age and the skin begins to lose its elasticity. Similarly, the skin on the chest becomes thinner and more susceptible to UV damage and age-accelerating toxins. Wrinkles on the chest, or decolletage, are often caused by repeatedly crossing your arms, sleeping on your side, or wearing tight push-up bras.…

Weeds will compete with new sod for water and nutrients and can eventually kill it. It’s important to get rid of any existing weeds before installing sod. There are several ways to do this. The best way is to use a pre-emergent herbicide. This is effective because the weeds are killed before they grow, rather…

Your body has a natural cleaning process that uses sanitizing chemicals in your saliva to wash away bacteria. When you have a sinus infection, the mucus in your throat and nose can smell very bad and transfer the odor to the air you breath out. Post nasal drip and excess mucus are one of the…