Fruit flies often enter homes through fruits and vegetables that already carry invisible eggs on their surface.

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West Bengal launches geo-tagged Swachh App in 10 municipalities to report waste via photos for faster cleanup; rollout planned across 120 urban local bodies.

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Follow this simple checklist to secure your home, save energy, and prevent pests before you head out on vacation.

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Mock tells me rodents and insects can be one cause of that old house smell. So, if you suspect a problem, it’s best to call in an exterminator to thoroughly check areas an untrained eye might miss.