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West Nile Virus Facts & Tips For Prevention

08/19/2013

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Did you know mosquitoes are the deadliest creatures on earth? There are more deaths associated with mosquitoes than any other animal or insect on the planet. Texas, California, and Michigan (in that order) are the three worst-hit states with mosquito-related deaths and infections.

Want to learn more about how to prevent mosquitoes? Use repellents containing 20% DEET or more. Looking for a more natural option? Try lemon eucalyptus oil.

Want to make your home a NO BUG ZONE? Be sure to check out our Make Your Home a No Bug Zone infographic.

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In 1984, entrepreneur David McKinnon brought Molly Maid from Canada to Ann Arbor, Michigan, to give busy American homeowners a reliable, professional, affordable solution to messy, dirty houses. Residents of the competitive university town took advantage of the new home cleaning service, which quickly expanded to communities in other states. Today, there are more than 450 individually owned Molly Maid cleaning service franchises operating across the United States. Last year, we performed 1.7 million cleaning services, 90 percent of which were for repeat customers.
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