Mice and rats are perhaps the most dreaded of pests to find in your home. There’s just something about them that sends the hair on people’s necks standing on end and causes them to run for the nearest chair or door. Plus, it’s majorly embarrassing to have company over and see a mouse or a rat run across the floor.
But mice and rats aren’t just an aesthetic problem – they actually pose a safety risk for your home. If you spot one, you need to call a pest control company in Arizona r …
You know that termites pose a serious threat to your home, especially if they are left untreated and allowed to continue eating through the wood. But you may not have a proper understanding of the behavior of termites or how they are treated, and that could lead you to make decisions that put your home at jeopardy.
Unfortunately, there are a lot of myths about termites that can lead you in the wrong direction. Talking to a pest control technician can help you get to the truth behind these my …
Termites can cause extensive damage to your property if given enough time. Yet you might not even know that you have termites present. They burrow deep into the walls and structure of your home where you don’t see them, and you won’t have any signs that they are there until you notice damage. By the time you notice damage, there has already been extensive damage caused to the structure of your home.
It’s important that you get a professional to perform a termite inspection in Mesa of y …
Older homes come with a lot of problems, but they also have a lot more charm and character than many of the homes built today. Plus, if you’ve been living in the house a long time, you may not want to move. The house has become your home, and you have a lot of important memories there.
You don’t have to give up on your older home. You just need to take the right steps to protect it so that you can continue enjoying it for many years to come. Protecting it from pests is especially importa …
Fall doesn’t just usher in cooler temperatures; it also ushers in a wave of new bugs to your home. That is, if you don’t implement the proper pest control procedures and treatments. Stink bugs and rodents start coming into your home in search of warmer temperatures. Ants move inside as they continue to look for food and have fewer options outdoors. And stinging insects are abuzz after spending months building their nests and growing their colonies.
Unless you want some creepy crawly bed …
Bed bugs don’t just cause you to itch constantly or to toss and turn while you’re sleeping. They can actually cause your room to smell. You may not notice the smell at first, since you are likely to become slowly acclimated to it. In some cases, you may never notice a smell at all. But if you do start noticing an unusual smell, you need to pay attention. It could be bed bugs, and you need to call a pest control company in Mesa as soon as possible.
In some cases, what you are smelling …
Why Are Termites Attracted to Your Home in Arizona?
Termites are the stuff of nightmares for homeowners. These tiny pests are hard to see, and they like to hang out in the dark and behind walls, making it even harder to spot them. At the same time, they chew through the wood in the home non-stop. With enough termites working for long enough, whole walls and structures can be demolished.
You may be baffled to learn that you have termites, and one of the first questions you may have is, †…
Your house isn’t just welcoming to your family and guests; it’s also welcoming to all kinds of pesky critters. Your home is warm, it has lots of dark places, and it has plenty of sources of food and water, making it an ideal home for many types of bugs and other pests.
You’ve likely seen cockroaches and ants in your home at one time or another, and you know that those are attracted to food crumbs and spills in your kitchen. But there are many more pests that might be nestling down in y …
You might feel pretty confident about your Mesa home’s defenses against termites if it’s covered in brick, stone, or some other material that’s not wood. After all, termites eat wood, so what would be tempting about your home if it’s covered in a layer of something that’s not tasty to them?
Unfortunately, this just isn’t true. Unless your home doesn’t have any wood in its construction and you don’t have any wood furniture or other wood inside, your home is still attractive to …
Fire ants are just nasty little creatures. They get into your yard or home and spread rapidly, and their bites are very painful. For some, the bites can even be dangerous. Then, of course, the bites are itchy for weeks afterward.
Unlike other ants and pests, you can’t just do a little spraying and get rid of your fire ant problem. You need to take some extra steps. Here are some things you need to do to root out fire ants if they appear in your home or on your property:
Find the So …
What to do for Scorpion Control in Scottsdale
Scorpion control in Scottsdale and elsewhere in Arizona can be difficult. Like most kinds of pests that can invade your home, it is tough to know if you have scorpions or ho …
Methods of Removal
Termites are threatening to your home and can cause serious damage if not resolved. Termites feed on the wood foundation within the house. This means they can spread throughout your home leading to mo …
Here is a continued look into the most common insect pests in Gilbert, Arizona. You may have encountered these pests before but should you be worried? Let’s take a closer look at these insects and if they pose a danger …
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