If you see a trail of ants marching across your kitchen counter or notice a mound erupting on your property, you can be certain that the insects you see are part of a larger group that has targeted your house or yard as their own. Closely related to bees and wasps, ants live in colonies and thrive on nearly every continent except for the most extreme climates. The diets of ants vary depending on species and can include seeds, leaves, and other insects. Most ants aren’t a problem and are beneficial for insect control and soil aeration. But other species - like carpenter ants, odorous house ants, or little black ants - can be a nuisance.
When it comes to home-invading rodents, mice and rats get all of the attention, but you can’t forget about squirrels. Squirrels are just as likely to get into your home as any other rodent and can cause many of the same issues when they do.
A wasp’s nest near your home can be a source of anxiety for your whole family and with good reason. Like their close relatives, bees and hornets, wasps have painful stings, are territorial, and tenacious in defense of their homes.
Termite damage costs building owners in the U.S. billions of dollars a year. In order to keep termites from destroying the structural integrity of your home, you need to be on the constant lookout for termites.
Regular cleaning is one of the best ways to help prevent pest problems, but a deep cleaning during this season can help even more.
Once you understand their behavior, you will have the information you need to take action.
Pest control can be tricky business. If you’ve ever had to battle with bests, you are probably wondering why they always seem to come back?
Recognizing and understanding how to get rid of bed bugs can be complicated and frustrating. Learn more from our pest control exterminators on how to look for signs of a bed bug infestation and how to get rid of it.
Termites are one of the most dreaded household pests. The National Pest Management Association recently reported that termites cause approximately $5 billion annually in damage to homes.