Tip of the Day: Protect Your Home from Pests

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ABC News
March 19, 2010, 1:49 PM ET
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May 10, 2010— -- Now that spring has sprung and summer is just around the corner, many families need advice about how to protect their homes from pests.

Everyone loves a barbeque on Memorial Day, but mosquitoes can ruin your family's fun.

But did you know that replacing your outdoor white lightbulbs with yellow ones can cut down on the mosquitoes?

Check out these additional tips to help you keep your home pest-free:

Ants, flies and other insects are an accepted part of eating outdoors, particularly in the summertime, but they are not innocuous. CLICK HERE for more.

Get tips on how to treat any bug bites you might get while enjoying time outdoors. CLICK HERE for expert advice.

Think you might have fleas but aren't sure? CLICK HERE to learn more about the little critters and the tracks they might leave behind.