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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.
One of the main reasons someone wants to try and fix their pest problem on their own is finances. In their mind, if they can buy a few products to try and get rid of the problem, it will save them money from hiring a professional. Sometimes this can be true! With that said, if your DIY jobs aren’t attacking your infestation at the root of the problem, you might end up spending more money trying out different solutions than you would have had you just called in a pro to begin with. Sometimes these methods eradicate only the immediate problem, where a professional would be looking for the root cause and attack the problem at its source.
Read More...Fleas are one of the most pesky of pests. Even if you don’t have pets of your own, your yard can still be susceptible. Fleas can live on wildlife around your home such as squirrels, rodents, racoons, and skunks. As animals travel, flea eggs will fall off of their hosts and onto the ground, where they will continue through their life stages until they are ready for a new host to feed on.
Read More...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...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!
Read More...The sun is shining, the birds are singing, warmer temperatures are coming! SPRING! But along with those things, the warmer temperatures bring pests. Termite swarming season is near and we wanted to give you some information about what to look out for and how you can protect your home from them.
Read More...A common misconception is that you must have poor hygiene or cleaning habits if you end up with bed bugs in your home. We have been in some of the cleanest homes in the upstate that have fallen prey to bed bugs. We often ask our customers who have them if they had been on a trip recently, and more often than not, they have been! Bed bugs are often known as “hitch hikers” and can jump onto your luggage or clothing when traveling and follow you home.
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...December is upon us and that means all the decorating will soon be underway. Are you team "real" or team "fake" when it comes to your Christmas tree? Both can have their advantages and disadvantages and usually we stick with what we grew up with.
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...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!
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"Courteous, called to confirm appointment the day before. Was on time and prepared to do what we had agreed upon, Actually went above and beyond to make sure everything was to my satisfaction."
