If you live in an area where termites are a real threat to your home, you want to keep them away. Today, the right practices when installing bait traps will protect your home from termite damage. You need to know where to install the traps and how they help protect your property from insect infestations.
Inspecting your property and nearby areas for signs of termites
The problems with insects like termites need to be inspected before you decide on a treatment. Read More»
If you are dealing with a pest issue, be it roaches or mice, then you are probably thinking of bringing in a pest control company. That is a good thing because most pest situations are too serious to try and handle yourself. The experts will not only be more skilled at tackling the pest problem, but they will also do it faster. Whereas it might take you weeks of trial and error in order to rid your home of pests, a good professional pest control service can do it very quickly. Read More»
While you may have heard how someone found a mouse in their home and you were surprised because their house is immaculate, you shouldn’t be surprised because mice can end up anywhere. However, there are some homes that are more at risk of an infestation and this usually is due to the condition of the home. This doesn’t mean that everyone with mice keeps a bad house, but it does mean they are catering to rodents somehow. Read More»
Cockroaches are not only frightening pests to see in the home, and they can also be dangerous. While this might be surprising for many people to learn, a cockroach infestation can have negative effects on the health of you and your family. Not only are cockroach bites possible, but roaches can also contaminate food and increase your family’s risk of allergies. Thankfully, professional help is available if your home is infested with roaches. Read More»
The appearance of a flea in an apartment full of pets is cause for alarm, but the appearance of a flea in one with no pets can be baffling. That is, it can baffle anyone except pest control techs. Fleas don’t suddenly appear out of nowhere, so there is a reason that you’ve just found one even though the apartment complex you manage doesn’t allow pets. Keep in mind that fleas can breed quickly, so you need to alert your pest control company now and start routinely treating the complex until the problem is gone. Read More»
Household ants can be a big problem. They often come and go over the course of the year. They may swarm indoors when food is left out, and you may see an abundance of ants after a rainy spell. Keeping tiny ants out of your house is extremely difficult because they can get in through the tiniest cracks due to their small size. Here are some tips that help with ant control. Read More»
Now that summer has arrived, all of the bugs in your yard are trying to get into your home in search of cooler temperatures and water to drink. Just like you and your family seek shelter from the heat of the mid-day sun, so too do the flies, ants, spiders, and other insects living in your yard. Thankfully, there are many things you can do to prevent pests from getting inside of your house this summer, including each of these tips from pest control professionals: Read More»
With the warm showers of springtime come unwanted visitors: mice. Rodents and many other pests look to come in out of the rain, which makes your home, vehicles, and property more vulnerable to an infestation. Protect yourself and be vigilant to prevent mice from making your home theirs.
Some tips to prevent mice during wet weather and spring showers include:
Keep mice from getting in. Before mice seek refuge from the rain in your home, keep them from being able to gain access inside. Read More»
The garage is both a part of your home yet separate. Many people don’t hold the garage to the same standards as they do the rest of the home when it comes to cleanliness. Unfortunately, this can lead to a pest problem, which can even spreadtoo the rest of your home if you have an attached garage. Insects and rodents can both be drawn to the protection that your garage affords. The following tips can show you how to keep them out. Read More»
If you’ve opened a dark, damp cupboard, or moved a bunch of books and newspapers, then you may suddenly see a scattering of silverfish. Silverfish are a common pest in many homes, but you’ll likely never see them in the daytime. If you see only one or two once in a while, then there shouldn’t be an issue. However, if you find that you have a large number, then you may want to take action. Read More»
