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Salesman's 'Crazy' Tactic To Lure NY Woman Outside Sparks Outrage: 'I'm Still Pissed' (
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A Long Island woman is putting a pest control company on blast after one of its salesmen used a disturbing tactic in an effort to lure her outside. In a now-viral TikTok video, the woman recounted how a door-to-door salesman from Ecoshield Pest Solutions in Hicksville stopped by her home in late May. A doorbell camera captured her repeatedly telling the man she’s not interested as he continues to stand firmly on her front lawn. He lingers, then suddenly says, “I was just gonna let you know your dog got out.” When she immediately replies that her dog didn’t get out, the man gestures toward …
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Boston's Rat Problem Is Growing Because Of Climate Change: New Study Shows Why
Climate change is fueling a surge in rat populations across major US cities, with Washington, DC, seeing the worst increase over the past two decades, a new study said. The study published by Science Advances on Friday, Jan. 31, analyzed public records from 16 cities worldwide to determine why some urban environments are more infested with rats than others. The researchers found that 11 cities — including Washington, Boston, and New York City — had seen major rat population growth over an average of 12 years. Washington's increase was the most extreme, tripling compared to Bo…
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‘Remy Teaching You How To Cook’: Rat Climbs Man’s Leg In Boston Viral Video (
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Boston’s rat problem took a comedic turn this week after a man’s reaction to a rodent climbing up his leg in South Boston went viral on social media. David Gomez was enjoying a night out with friends in Fort Point when the little critter jumped on his leg and wouldn’t let go. Gomez didn’t know whether to laugh or scream, as his friends can be heard giggling in the background of a video shared with Caught in Southie. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Caught in Southie (@caughtinsouthie) "I was just chilling, I don't know. Yeah, my …
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'Tis The Season: How To Get Rid Of Stink Bugs
It’s stink bug season - if you live in Massachusetts or Connecticut, you probably already knew that. But, do you know how to get rid of stink bugs? As stink bugs make their way into people’s dwellings seeking shelter from the cold winter months, there are things homeowners can do to keep the pests from getting in - and get them out if they do manage to break in. The following is advice from Pests.org, which features online pest control business and method reviews as well as general information. To get rid of stink bugs, try some of these tips: Cultivation - Most stink bug infestations occ…