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THE UNINVITED GUESTSCOCKROACHES
Where do they live in my home? Everywhere. Upstairs, downstairs, and in the basement. Cockroaches can live in electric appliances. Some enter even the cleanest homes in shopping bags and soda cartons. Others just crawl or fly in. Warmth, food and water are cockroaches only needs. Your house keeps them warm. They thrive on leftover human or pet food. Even the glue in your furniture and wallpaper gives them nourishment. They drink the water in your bathrooms and kitchen. These tenacious little “bugs” have been around for over 350 million years. They reproduce rapidly and often develop biological resistance to pesticides. For versatility and persistence they’re unbeatable. Why get rid of them? Because cockroaches contaminate food and spread disease. They’re filthy. They’re smelly. They’re disgusting! How do I keep them out or get rid of them? It helps if you keep a clean house. But even then you can’t always keep them out or get rid of them. Effective control techniques depend on what kind of roaches are in your home and where they are hiding out. Domestic roaches like the German and Brown-Banded roaches require a special bait treatment guaranteed to totally eliminate them from your home or business. Other roaches known as “outdoor” roaches (or Periodomestic roaches), once eliminated from your home or business are controlled through regular outdoor treatments. Since new roaches may continue to try to enter the home, restaurant or other structure, regular indoor pest control may not be effective. In most cases, it is important to treat the outside and under the structure, in ornamental plantings, rock or block fences, wood piles and other places these roaches might hide. In areas of heavy infestations and in the southern states, these treatments may need to be year round. Accurate cockroach identification is necessary for control since treatment for “outdoor roaches” differs from that for domestic roaches. FLEAS Where do they live in my home? Fleas are not particular and will establish themselves anywhere. Flea eggs brought in by household pets fall to the floor or onto furniture. The lay in cracks, crevices or folds until they hatch. Hatching time is brief-a few days. Over a two-week period they can complete a generation! And then fleas start eating….your dog, your cat, you or whoever happens to be warm blooded and available. Why get rid of them? Almost everyone who is exposed to fleas is bitten. Some people get itchy, red welts. There is an added danger. Because fleas dine on blood, they transmit disease. One kind of flea, for example, transmits bubonic plague from rats to man. How do I keep them out or get rid of them? Inspecting and cleaning your pets will help keep the flea population in control. Flea collars also may help, but it’s advisable to first check with your veterinarian. In addition, you should wash or change your animal’s bedding frequently. Getting rid of fleas can be a problem. If no animals or people are present, they’ll live in a state similar to suspended animation. This happens when you go on vacation. Once you return, they’ll begin feasting again. So, once your house is invaded, chemicals may be necessary to effectively and completely eliminate the fleas. |
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TICKS
Where do they live in my home? Brown dog ticks favor baseboards, walls, window frames and sills, paper curtains, drapes, picture frames and ceilings. Wherever they find cracks and crevices. Brown dog ticks can become genuine household pests. Once inside, an adult female may deposit as many as 3,000 eggs in a single hiding place. When the eggs hatch, the homeowner has a real nightmare! In this country, Brown dog ticks feed only on dogs. Before each stage of their growth, they must have a full blood meal. After eating, they drop off the host and seek a crack for hiding.
Why get rid of them? Because brown dog ticks will irritate your pet by taking his blood. They may ruin his health. In addition, they will become residents in your home.
How do I keep them out or get rid of them? You can make it harder for ticks to invade your home by inspecting your dogs. Carefully look around the ears, neck and beneath the pads of the feet. If your dog has ticks, consult your veterinarian. If the ticks already are in your home and on your property, however, you may need to have us locate all their hiding places and thoroughly apply the proper chemicals for a long-lasting residual effect.
ANTS
Where do they live in my home? The answer depends on the type of ant that has selected your home as its residence! If they are honey ants, they nest outdoors and troop inside regularly for food. Pharaoh ants, on the other hand, never go outside. Carpenter ants, the most destructive of all, find warm moist places where they build nests in wood. Homeowners notice carpenter ants when they see small piles of sawdust-like debris or insulation. Ant diets are varied. One will favor grease. Others prefer seeds, other insects or leftovers from your dinner. Over 20 varieties of ants invade or live in homes in the U.S.; each variety has its own habits and its own preferred location in your home.
Why get rid of them? No ant is a productive addition to your home. They are unsightly and contaminate food. Some bite. Others sting and occasionally cause a severe reaction in sensitive individuals. Carpenter ants do the most damage by destroying structural wood and furniture.
How do I keep them out or get rid of them? Clean homes and sealed food containers discourage ants from taking up residence. Once ants have entered your home, however, you’ll need to identify then accurately. Then you can get rid of them most effectively. Because household pesticides can actually make the situation worse by splitting the colony, we recommend the use of baits. Once the ants have been identified an appropriate bait should be carefully applied. Not all ants can be controlled by baits so other methods may be used but only after positive ID.
HOUSE MOUSE
Where do they live in my home? House mice live in walls, floors, cabinets and furniture. They build nests out of most any kind of soft material. They require warmth, food and only a little, if any, water. House mice can enter homes by squeezing through cracks in basement windows, foundations and attic vents. They can even ride in with cartons or garden goods. Once inside, they are hard to detect because they rarely go more than 20 feet from their nest and come out only at night.
Why get rid of them? The house mouse will chew up your books, clothes, upholstery and food. He’s a nibbler and a dribbler. He’ll chew small holes just for the fun of it and leave urine wherever he goes. If he’s eating your food, he’ll contaminate it.
How do I keep them out or get rid of them? If you have resident mice, you can try using mousetraps and baiting them with peanut butter, bacon, sweet potato or apple. Mice can squeeze through tiny holes only ¼” in diameter so to keep them out seal all holes this size or larger. Check to make sure doors and windows fit snuggly. Pet doors and dryer vents are also commonly overlooked entrances.
RATS
Where do they live in my home? Rats live in the ground in burrows, in foundations of buildings, in basements, walls and under flooring. They also inhabit sewers, garbage dumps and other scenic locations! Rats eat everything-meat, fish, cereal and garbage. They prefer traveling over flat surfaces, but will climb pipes, wires and rough walls to reach food.
Why get rid of them? Because they carry disease. Deadly disease. In the U.S., rats are potential carriers of plague and do carry typhus fever, as well as Leptospirosis and food poisoning. They also contaminate food. Rats are definitely undesirable.
How do I keep them out or get rid of them? You can start by sealing all openings (including attic openings) ½” or larger and making sure your garbage cans are properly sealed. You also can check potential rat shelters-woodpiles and stacks of almost anything. Removing harborage will cause the rats to move to another location.
SPIDERS
Where do they live in my home? Spiders prefer protected, warm places and, inside, will seek cracks or darkened areas such as closets, attics, foundations and baseboards. Spiders feed on live insects and rarely bother man. There are two exceptions: The Brown Recluse Spider and the better known Black Widow. Both of these have venomous bites that are particularly dangerous to man. The female Black Widow is distinguished by a red hour glass marking on her stomach. The Brown Recluse has a violin shaped marking on its back.
Why get rid of them? Not all spiders are bad to have around, although they do create some cleaning problems when they spin their webs. The danger is in their bite. All spider bites should be checked immediately by a physician.
How do I keep them out or get rid of them? Since spiders require insects for their diet, you can minimize spider problems by keeping your home insect-free. Vacuum thoroughly, and clean up spiders and webs at the same time. Removing webs from the outside of the home is also beneficial because most spiders can’t eat if they can’t have a web. They’ll starve or move on.
SUBTERRANEAN TERMITES
Where do they live in my home? Termites usually live in the ground under or outside your home. They tunnel through the soil or build aboveground mud tubes to reach their food-the wooden parts of your home. They can squeeze through cracks as small as 1/64 of an inch wide. Termites are organized insects. They divide up their work. Workers and nymphs are the cellulose eaters. They supply food to the soldiers and reproductive ones flying off to start new colonies.
Why get rid of them? Primarily to protect your home and its contents. Termites eat not only structural wood, but also books, clothing and anything else that contains cellulose, their basic nutritional staple.
How do I keep them out or get rid of them? Subterranean termites are almost impossible to control on a do-it-yourself basis. You’ll need a professional termite specialist. We place a chemical barrier around your home by injecting chemicals into the soil. A complete treatment may include some drilling inside the home as well. Once the home has been treated, the specialist will conduct an annual inspection if you contract for it. Reputable pest control companies guarantee their work.
SILVERFISH
Where do they live in my home? Silverfish often are your first guests, uninvited to be sure. New homes are infested before the owners even arrive because silverfish are brought in on lumber and wallboard. They seek dark damp, warm places and feast on wallpaper paste, book bindings, sweet foods and fibers such as linen, rayon, silk and cotton.
Why get rid of them? The silverfish is not harmful to your health, but he can cause considerable damage to your property. He’ll work on your upholstery, curtains, clothes and wallpaper.
How do I keep them out or get rid of them? Vacuuming rugs and floors will minimize infestations. If lots of silverfish are living in your house, you may need to have the inside of your home treated thoroughly with a pesticide.
Where do they live in my home? Brown dog ticks favor baseboards, walls, window frames and sills, paper curtains, drapes, picture frames and ceilings. Wherever they find cracks and crevices. Brown dog ticks can become genuine household pests. Once inside, an adult female may deposit as many as 3,000 eggs in a single hiding place. When the eggs hatch, the homeowner has a real nightmare! In this country, Brown dog ticks feed only on dogs. Before each stage of their growth, they must have a full blood meal. After eating, they drop off the host and seek a crack for hiding.
Why get rid of them? Because brown dog ticks will irritate your pet by taking his blood. They may ruin his health. In addition, they will become residents in your home.
How do I keep them out or get rid of them? You can make it harder for ticks to invade your home by inspecting your dogs. Carefully look around the ears, neck and beneath the pads of the feet. If your dog has ticks, consult your veterinarian. If the ticks already are in your home and on your property, however, you may need to have us locate all their hiding places and thoroughly apply the proper chemicals for a long-lasting residual effect.
ANTS
Where do they live in my home? The answer depends on the type of ant that has selected your home as its residence! If they are honey ants, they nest outdoors and troop inside regularly for food. Pharaoh ants, on the other hand, never go outside. Carpenter ants, the most destructive of all, find warm moist places where they build nests in wood. Homeowners notice carpenter ants when they see small piles of sawdust-like debris or insulation. Ant diets are varied. One will favor grease. Others prefer seeds, other insects or leftovers from your dinner. Over 20 varieties of ants invade or live in homes in the U.S.; each variety has its own habits and its own preferred location in your home.
Why get rid of them? No ant is a productive addition to your home. They are unsightly and contaminate food. Some bite. Others sting and occasionally cause a severe reaction in sensitive individuals. Carpenter ants do the most damage by destroying structural wood and furniture.
How do I keep them out or get rid of them? Clean homes and sealed food containers discourage ants from taking up residence. Once ants have entered your home, however, you’ll need to identify then accurately. Then you can get rid of them most effectively. Because household pesticides can actually make the situation worse by splitting the colony, we recommend the use of baits. Once the ants have been identified an appropriate bait should be carefully applied. Not all ants can be controlled by baits so other methods may be used but only after positive ID.
HOUSE MOUSE
Where do they live in my home? House mice live in walls, floors, cabinets and furniture. They build nests out of most any kind of soft material. They require warmth, food and only a little, if any, water. House mice can enter homes by squeezing through cracks in basement windows, foundations and attic vents. They can even ride in with cartons or garden goods. Once inside, they are hard to detect because they rarely go more than 20 feet from their nest and come out only at night.
Why get rid of them? The house mouse will chew up your books, clothes, upholstery and food. He’s a nibbler and a dribbler. He’ll chew small holes just for the fun of it and leave urine wherever he goes. If he’s eating your food, he’ll contaminate it.
How do I keep them out or get rid of them? If you have resident mice, you can try using mousetraps and baiting them with peanut butter, bacon, sweet potato or apple. Mice can squeeze through tiny holes only ¼” in diameter so to keep them out seal all holes this size or larger. Check to make sure doors and windows fit snuggly. Pet doors and dryer vents are also commonly overlooked entrances.
RATS
Where do they live in my home? Rats live in the ground in burrows, in foundations of buildings, in basements, walls and under flooring. They also inhabit sewers, garbage dumps and other scenic locations! Rats eat everything-meat, fish, cereal and garbage. They prefer traveling over flat surfaces, but will climb pipes, wires and rough walls to reach food.
Why get rid of them? Because they carry disease. Deadly disease. In the U.S., rats are potential carriers of plague and do carry typhus fever, as well as Leptospirosis and food poisoning. They also contaminate food. Rats are definitely undesirable.
How do I keep them out or get rid of them? You can start by sealing all openings (including attic openings) ½” or larger and making sure your garbage cans are properly sealed. You also can check potential rat shelters-woodpiles and stacks of almost anything. Removing harborage will cause the rats to move to another location.
SPIDERS
Where do they live in my home? Spiders prefer protected, warm places and, inside, will seek cracks or darkened areas such as closets, attics, foundations and baseboards. Spiders feed on live insects and rarely bother man. There are two exceptions: The Brown Recluse Spider and the better known Black Widow. Both of these have venomous bites that are particularly dangerous to man. The female Black Widow is distinguished by a red hour glass marking on her stomach. The Brown Recluse has a violin shaped marking on its back.
Why get rid of them? Not all spiders are bad to have around, although they do create some cleaning problems when they spin their webs. The danger is in their bite. All spider bites should be checked immediately by a physician.
How do I keep them out or get rid of them? Since spiders require insects for their diet, you can minimize spider problems by keeping your home insect-free. Vacuum thoroughly, and clean up spiders and webs at the same time. Removing webs from the outside of the home is also beneficial because most spiders can’t eat if they can’t have a web. They’ll starve or move on.
SUBTERRANEAN TERMITES
Where do they live in my home? Termites usually live in the ground under or outside your home. They tunnel through the soil or build aboveground mud tubes to reach their food-the wooden parts of your home. They can squeeze through cracks as small as 1/64 of an inch wide. Termites are organized insects. They divide up their work. Workers and nymphs are the cellulose eaters. They supply food to the soldiers and reproductive ones flying off to start new colonies.
Why get rid of them? Primarily to protect your home and its contents. Termites eat not only structural wood, but also books, clothing and anything else that contains cellulose, their basic nutritional staple.
How do I keep them out or get rid of them? Subterranean termites are almost impossible to control on a do-it-yourself basis. You’ll need a professional termite specialist. We place a chemical barrier around your home by injecting chemicals into the soil. A complete treatment may include some drilling inside the home as well. Once the home has been treated, the specialist will conduct an annual inspection if you contract for it. Reputable pest control companies guarantee their work.
SILVERFISH
Where do they live in my home? Silverfish often are your first guests, uninvited to be sure. New homes are infested before the owners even arrive because silverfish are brought in on lumber and wallboard. They seek dark damp, warm places and feast on wallpaper paste, book bindings, sweet foods and fibers such as linen, rayon, silk and cotton.
Why get rid of them? The silverfish is not harmful to your health, but he can cause considerable damage to your property. He’ll work on your upholstery, curtains, clothes and wallpaper.
How do I keep them out or get rid of them? Vacuuming rugs and floors will minimize infestations. If lots of silverfish are living in your house, you may need to have the inside of your home treated thoroughly with a pesticide.
