Rodents: Mice and rats both look to nest in a shelter for the winter. Once they do, they can breed quickly.
Cockroaches: Roaches prefer warm and humid environments, so the warmth of your home is very inviting.
Spiders: Many spiders can survive a freeze on their own, but they are driven indoors in search of bugs to eat that may be seeking shelter in your home!
Stink Bugs:The biggest problem with stink bugs is that your heater may trick them into thinking that it’s spring already, and they’ll become active. They’re harmless, but the smell they produce when disturbed can be a nuisance.
When the flies come into your home, it is often hard for them to find their way out! They fly toward the light of windows, but when the windows are closed, the flies can't escape. House flies can lay eggs inside your garbage can before you even know you have a problem. Because flies thrive in bacteria-ridden areas, they carry that bacteria with them when they land on your food. This can transmit diseases to you when you eat the infected food, including salmonella, E. coli and cholera.
Read More...Many people tend to believe that they should “pause” their quarterly pest control in the winter. It is easy to think all has died off and we can pick back up in the spring. Well, as much as we wish this were true, its not. Just as we are seeking the warm shelter of our home, some critters and insects are too! In fact, some pests like cockroaches, pharaoh ants and spiders are more prominent in the winter months and search for warmth inside homes to ensure their survival. Rodents are also more of a problem in the colder months as they are trying to stay warm.
Read More...Coming over from Asia in the late 90’s, the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug made its entrance to North America. This season in South Carolina, we have seen more than ever before.
Read More...As we get further into fall and the air gets a little more crisp, some pests around your home are seeking shelter for the winter!
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Read More...Summer is the time for backyard bar-b-ques, pool parties and cornhole games. Unfortunately, it is also time for more pests and rodents to make their way into your yard and home more often. There are several common pests that come out in full force in the summer: wasps, bees, mosquitoes, hornets, ticks, and even ants. These pests aren’t just a nuisance. Some of them may bite, sting, or carry germs and bacteria into your home. Thankfully, there are things you can do to keep them away.
Read More...There are so many things in competition for our money these days, it is important to think about how we want to spend it. So, the question in mind would be "is it really that necessary that I spend my money on quarterly pest control?"
Read More...It may seem tempting to pause your pest control service as the colder months come along and you aren't seeing as many bugs around, but in the world of pest control - there is still a lot to do! Invasive pests and rodents want to be inside your warm home or business for the same reason you do. While some bugs are slowing down after summer, others are just getting started and are looking for a warm place to multiply and grow.
Read More...While bugs are not something we enjoy finding in our homes, they are usually not out to get you! They are looking for a warm shelter to spend the winter. The best way to keep them out would be to seal up any cracks or holes they could enter through, but this still may not keep your home 100 percent bug proof!
Read More...If you have recently noticed little moths or beetles in or around your pantry, chances are you may have some new critter friends enjoying your dried foods!
Pantry pests typically are not dangerous or poisonous, but you don’t want to allow an infestation to grow and contaminate your food.
The most common pests that invade the pantry are moths, small beetles, and weevils. They like to feed on dried grains, cereals, flour, beans, nuts and spices. They will most likely invade foods that are not sealed well, but can also chew their way into packages.
Cold weather brings people indoors. Cold weather also causes pests to seek shelter indoors. What could be worse than pests ruining your great time spent indoors? Pests such as rats, mice, cockroaches and some species of spiders need to find shelter in the winter in order to survive. For this reason, they seek shelter in your home. These pests pose risks not only to your home but to people as well. Follow these few tips to help prevent your home from fall pests:
Read More...The little black ant gets its common name from being very small, along with its black color. Their colonies can vary in size from moderate to very large and contains many queens. Swarms of little black ants are common from about June to August, during which they feed and follow in trails, and are commonly found along sidewalks. These ants feed on grease, oil, meats, fruits, and vegetables.
Read More...Need a guide to help keep your home pest free this summer? Annoyed by the trails of ants in the kitchen or yard, the mosquitoes that ruin backyard fun, or maybe those pesky cockroaches? We’ve created a list of pest control tips to help you in preventing summertime pests from making a permanent home out of your home!
Read More...Did you know that the wood used to repair wood damages makes up about 10% of the annual wood production the United States alone? There are also costly amounts that come with the cost of damage repair work. The most common damages done to wood in the crawl space are due to water and mold or fungus. Being proactive in preventing mold and fungus is important in maintaining your home’s health and safety.
Read More...It's starting to get warmer! Finally! Spring time definitely has it perks like warmer weather and sunshine, although it brings along pests. The beginning of spring means pollen, bugs, weather changes, and more. These tips are here to help prepare you and your home or business for the issues certain to arise within or around. Whether or not a professional pest control service is in place, these tips are measures to help start preparing for spring time pests and all they will bring.
Read More...Keeping your home free from bugs and pests in the Fall is easy.
It's officially Fall time (hooray)! Weather is cooling, the trees are beginning to produce beautiful leaves, and football season has kicked off! We're here to give you some of the quick and easy tricks to help your home not attract the pests during the fall months!