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General Pests
Pests can quickly become a nuisance and a health hazard in your home or business.
Cockroaches
Spiders
Wood Destroying Insects
Ants
Ants are social insects that live in colonies. They are attracted to food and crumbs, and can quickly become a nuisance in your home.
Signs of an Ant Infestation
✔ Trails of ants following a scent back to their nest
✔ Small piles of dirt near cracks or baseboards
✔ Seeing live ants or ant nests
Cockroaches are scavengers that can spread bacteria and diseases. They are attracted to food, water, and shelter, and can be found in kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms.
Signs of a Cockroach Infestation
✔ Droppings or cockroach feces
✔ A musky odor
✔ Seeing live cockroaches or shed cockroach skins
Wood destroying insects, such as termites and carpenter ants, can cause serious damage to your property. It's important to identify and treat an infestation as soon as possible.
Signs of Wood Destroying Insects
✔ Visible damage to wood, such as holes or frass (sawdust-like material)
✔ Swollen or buckling wood
✔ Discarded wings near windows or doors
Mice and Rats
Mice and rats can spread diseases and contaminate food. They can also gnaw on wires and cause damage to your property.
Signs of Mice and Rats
✔ Droppings, which are small, dark pellets
✔ Gnaw marks on food packaging or furniture.
✔ Nests made of shredded paper or fabric.
✔ Runways, which are trails where mice and rats travel frequently.
While most spiders are harmless, some can deliver bites that are painful or venomous. If you have a fear of spiders, or if you have a large number of spiders in your home, it's important to have them removed.
Signs of a Spider Infestation
✔ Seeing webs and spiders regularly
✔ Egg sacs, which are small, white sacs that contain spider eggs
Bees, Hornets, and Wasps
Stinging insects can be dangerous, especially for people who are allergic. If you have a nest of stinging insects on your property, it's important to have it removed by a professional.
Signs of a Stinging Insect Nest
✔ A visible nest, which may be located in trees, eaves, or under decks
✔ Seeing stinging insects coming and going from a particular area
Here's a pest guide to help you with some of the most common pesty visitors.
If you think you have an infestation, it's important to identify it and take appropriate action.
If you need help identifying an infestation or suspect you have one, contact us right away.
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