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If Pests Took Over the NFL

Written by Aptive Pest Control November 5, 2024

Imagine a world where pests ruled the NFL. The teams you know and love would be transformed into the creepy, crawly, and downright persistent creatures that invade our homes. Thankfully, pest control experts make sure these critters stay off your real home turf. Here’s what the NFL lineup might look like if bugs and pests took over!

Green Bay โ€œSmackersโ€

Green Bay Smackers

โ€œSwatting down every pass that comes their way!โ€

Tampa Bay โ€œBuccan-earwigsโ€

Tampa Bay Buccan Earwigs

โ€œInvading the field, one yard at a time!โ€

San Francisco โ€œPokey Bitersโ€

San Francisco Pokey Biters

โ€œLeaving their mark on every down!โ€

Cleveland โ€œBrown Reclusesโ€

Cleveland Brown Recluses

โ€œSilent but deadly on the gridiron!โ€

Pittsburgh โ€œStingersโ€

Pittsburgh Stingers

โ€œSwarming the offense, stinging the defense!โ€

Philadelphia โ€œWeevilsโ€

Philadelphia Weevils

โ€œGnawing their way to victory!โ€

Seattle โ€œFlea-hawksโ€

Seattle Flea Hawks

โ€œLeaping past the competition!โ€

New York โ€œGi-antsโ€

New York Gi Ants

โ€œStrength in numbers, power in every play!โ€

Minnesota โ€œFly-kingsโ€

Minnesota Fly Kings

โ€œBuzzing through the end zone!โ€

Houston โ€œTicks-ansโ€

Houston Ticks Ans

โ€œLocked in tight โ€˜til the final whistle!โ€

Las Vegas โ€œPantry Raidersโ€

Las Vegas Pantry Raiders

โ€œStealing wins like crumbs from your pantry!โ€

New England โ€œRatsโ€

New England Rats

โ€œFinding gaps, breaking through defenses!โ€

Let the pest games begin! Which team would you root for in this bugged-out NFL lineup?

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