Monday, August 29, 2022

21128 NE 60th pl Rodent control inspection report Kirk Russell



 Ampm exterminators 

206 571 7580

Info@ampmexterminators.com 

MON AUGUST 29TH 2022

RODENT CONTROL INSPECTION REPORT

21128 NE 60TH PL

REDMOND WA 98053

The address above was inspected for any potential rodents access points and non were found.

Condition conducive to rodent accessing the home were removed . i.e Tree branches touching the roofline.

The building was inspected from top to bottom left to right.

There is no indication of any recent rodent activity in the home.


For any question 
AMPM EXTERMINATORS
206 571 7580
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Saturday, September 9, 2017

Commercial exterminators | Commercial Extermination | Commercial pest control service

Commercial Pest Control Services


At AMPM Seattle Exterminators, we offer pest control services for commercial enterprises such as food processing and multi-unit buildings.
We understand that when your business is at stake, our reputation is at stake too. Supporting our clients in building a good reputation for their businesses and increase their revenue is at the heart of what we do.  

We use well tested and proven treatments that are both effective and efficient in preventing and controlling pest infestations in business premises. The treatments are lethal to pests and leave little to no footprint on your property. We offer immediate pest treatment and long-term pest prevention solutions to ensure that your business premises are protected against any form of pests year after year.  

AMPM’s Integrated Commercial extermination


We approach pest control from an integrated perspective. Our Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to pest control goes beyond providing temporary solutions to your pest problem. Rather, we utilize various best pest management practices to find optimum solutions for each customer.

Renton pest control processes leave no or minimal footprints on your premises. Our IPM program uses comprehensive information on the life cycles of specific pests and their interaction with the environment.
This information is combined with the best available pest control methods to manage pest damage through the most economical means and with the least possible impact to people, property and the environment.

We understand that effective Tukwila pest control service in business premises has to be all-rounded. Our pest control includes working towards:
Preventing pests from gaining entry into Businesses Premises
Getting rid of those pests that are already inside the Business Premises
Applying residual material in areas insects are likely to harbor

Eastside Extermination Exterminators programs are customized to address the needs of particular commercial premises. We use cutting-edge pest control technologies to design programs that ensure that our client’s facilities remain pest-free in a sustainable way.

Our clients can request out team of exterminators to conduct quarterly reviews and annuals assessments on their premises. These assessments and reviews involve inspecting and identifying pest infestation signs and conducting pest elimination through trapping, use of pesticides or exclusion. The reviews may also include monitoring progress after pest treatment and regulating insect growth.

AMPM Pest Control Service Categories


AMPM Exterminators offers various pest control services for its clients depending on their need. Here are some of the service categories that our clients can expect from our team:

Continuous Pest Control Management

Business premises are often at risk of pest infestation throughout the year. Some of the common pests that require regular control include roaches, flies, bed bugs, ants, spiders, rodents and birds. AMPM Exterminators provide our commercial clients with ongoing pest control programs against a broad range of recurring pest problems.

Ants exterminators

Find small black ant colonies nesting under rotting logs and rocks, inside decaying trees, in cracked cement, on your lawn, or in your garden. They are ever the opportunists, setting up a colony close to food and water sources.

Sugar ants are considered harmless. Swarms of sugar ants can be a nuisance, and especially when they locate a reliable source of food inside your home. While they will not cause any structural damage to your house, sugar ants will gnaw through paper, thin plastic or even cardboard to get through to their contents.
Little black ants are common in yards, they nest under rocks, in rotting logs, and under piles of bricks or lumber. Indoors, nests are located in woodwork, wall voids, decaying wood, masonry, and underneath debris. Homeowners should consider working with a licensed pest professional to employ a preventative pest management plan. There are also a few things that can be done around the property to prevent a little black ant infestation.

Rodent Control Solutions

For business premises with rodent infestations, out team of pest control experts conduct a thorough inspection to determine the kind of rodents present and their species. Based on the outcome of the inspection, our team develops and implements and effective program that rids your premises of the rodents. We either use trapping, exclusion or baiting to control infestation and in some instances, all the three methods are applied. We also offer removal and replacement of rodent-damaged insulation in attics and walls.

Annual Business Premises Extermination Inspection 


At AMPM Exterminators, we believe that conducting thorough inspection of business premises can help cub the pest problem before it gets out of hand. We offer annual inspection programs that are designed to identify tell-tale signs of pest infestation. We specifically offer inspection services for infestation of flies and we have a monthly program for this as well.

Stinging Insect Solutions

Stinging insects such as African bees and wasps pose a danger to staff working in business premises. Their stings are painful and potentially harmful. AMPM Exterminators has what it takes to eliminate any kind of threat posed by stinging insects by offering treatments that prevent future problems. We use proven exclusion techniques to rid your premises of these harmful pests.

Bat and Bird Control

Bats, pigeons and swallows are some of the common pests that infest commercial premises. These pests carry germs and can deter business processes in your premises. AMPM Exterminators are well-versed in controlling birds using non-lethal approaches are safe for both the birds and people working within a business premises.  

Types of Commercial Premises

AMPM Exterminators offers pest control services for any type of business premises. Here are some of the common business premises that AMPM Exterminators serves:

Restaurants

These face the regular problem of pest infestation that include mice, roaches and flies in the dinning, kitchen, storage, food preparation, trash, bar and tight wet wash down areas.

Food Processing Plants

These commercial premises experience pest infestations in dry production, storage, wet wash down, trash, storage, employee dinning and warehouse areas. Food processing plants often have problems with pests such as roaches, mice and flies.
    

Grocery Stores or Supermarkets

These commercial premises experience problems with pests like flies and mice.  Exterminators always have to inspect warehouses and areas where meat, fish and deli produce is kept.

Hospitals and Other Healthcare Related Facilities

AMPM Exterminators offers pest control services to hospitals, laboratories and pharmaceutical premises in storage, public and non-public areas.

Multi-Unit, Offices and Other Buildings

These comprise a wide variety of facilities including apartments, churches, shopping and community centers that experience rodent, bird, bat and insect infestations. Areas targeted for pest control include dinning, food courts, common spaces and public areas.

Motels and Hotels

These commercial areas experience infestation of all kinds of pests due to high human traffic from all parts of the world. The most common pest infestation resulting from many people living in hotels include bed bugs, mice, roaches, and fleas. Areas targeted for pest control include hotel rooms including beddings, dinning, kitchen and common areas.

Little black ants extermination


We have the experience, trained pest exterminator technicians and equipment to handle any commercial pest control project.


Quarterly review and annual assessments by Ampm exterminators technicians

•Inspection and Identification
•Monitoring
•Exclusion
•Sanitation
•Insect Growth Regulators
•Trapping
•Pesticides

Commercial Extermination solutions for every pest that dares to invade Commercial  business buildings. Exterminators custom fit every commercial pest management solution to your specific business needs in order to keep your facility pest-free.
industry, business and individual environment is unique. Pest control is a crucial aspect of managing any warehouse facility. Pests are particularly attracted to quiet, secluded structures, which means they’re frequently drawn to warehouses. Once inside, pest problems can make a mess, hurt your reputation, and even ruin entire inventories, substantially affecting your bottom line. The best way to prevent pests from hurting your warehouse is by having a plan in place for them at all times. Commercial Pest control industry specific protocols to services. Ants are a very common infestation in residential properties, where they can find ample food and moisture. Ants can ruin stored food products, damage paper and plastic, or even present sanitation problems. Assured can develop a plan to permanently prevent any and all species of ant from accessing your property.
commercial pest control companies have more experience working with custom environments, they also have more experience with offering long term preventative measures. Sometimes a businesses’ building is more susceptible to pests because of its location or other residents.
developed pest management services to fit any type of commercial property, from single-story buildings to high rises to warehouses. These programs not only remove current problem pests, but also help ensure that they won’t come back. Some specific services we perform for commercial properties 
pest control company that provides services for hospitals, pharmaceutical manufacturing companies, or other healthcare facilities must understand and follow specific industry standards. They have to know how to make their pest control strategy compliant protocols, and other federal, state and local regulations. They also need to ensure their pest control strategy is non-disruptive to patients, sustainable and environmentally-friendly, and highly effective Left unchecked, birds nesting on or around your apartment complex can inflict substantial property damage. Schools and other educational facilities can’t afford to suffer pest infestations for any length of time. Not only are pests disruptive, but they’re also a serious sanitation and health risk for your students and employees. To prevent pest infestations in your educational facility, you’ll need a customized, sustainable management plan, and an expert partner to implement that plan. Assured can humanely remove nests and implement effective deterrent strategies to keep birds from returning to your property. The garbage chutes in apartments often become breeding grounds for flies and other pests. Assured offers residential property clients a comprehensive chute cleaning and maintenance program. During our restaurant pest control service, we work with you to develop a customized commercial pest control program that accommodates all of your unique needs and meets local, state, national and international standards of health and safety. businesses can be impacted by pests in quite so many negative ways as retail shopping spaces. Not only do you have to worry about your inventory itself, you also have to worry about the health of your employees and customers… not to mention your reputation! The best way for retail outlets to deal with a pest infestation. No matter what kind of pest problem your hotel has, we can arrive as soon as you need us, customize a plan to wipe out your infestation completely, and help make sure you don't have to worry about it again.

Seattle exterminators companies approach carpenter ant problems differently. Locate the nest and selectively treat only in specific areas. Drilling and dusting as many potential wall voids and nesting sites as possible is an old ineffective method. Most companies also apply a perimeter spray treatment around the outside foundation of the home in an effort to temporarily prevent access to the building. If no effort is made to locate the nests or probable nest areas, the problem will most likely continue.
Ant pest control specialists create complete custom tailored plans for each extermination that is uniquely designed for the type of ant and the pests’ location. An everyday homeowner or business owner simply doesn’t have the knowledge and experience needed to create a similar plan with the one-size-fits-all DIY pest control products on the market today.

Pest control professionals don’t just determine what types of ants are present in the building and where they are located; they also figure out how they are getting in.Ant exterminators can help business owners and homeowners better secure their properties to keep ants out in the future.

Even though commercial ant pest control services cost more than DIY products, many homeowners and business owners end up having to try multiple products before they’re able to successfully deal with ants. In the end, the combined cost of all of these products often comes close to the cost of hiring a professional.

Ant exterminators will recommend maintenance services to keep ants away when they are needed, making it possible to keep homes and businesses free of the pests.For people in need of an ant exterminator in the Seattle, Redmond, Kent or Renton areas, AM/PM Exterminators is an ant pest control service that you can trust to use the most cost effective, beneficial method to fully eradicate the infestation.

One-time treatments for customers not looking for extended control. A year-long program is the best way to go.  Lets say we come out to treat your house on June 1st for ants and after two weeks or so you’re still having ants. Treatment includes treating the interior and exterior of  homes and commercial business buildings. The exterior treatment generally includes spraying around the foundation of the property, around entry points, around doors and windows, and where ant trails are present. Inside the home we use various types of baits and if  sprayed  to treat cracks and crevices or do small spot treatments. No “bug bombs” that are going to get pesticide everywhere, putting  focus on where ants are active. Other pest control companies will price advice on doing what’s called a “drill-and-treat” drilling holes every 18″ along  house or building and inject the walls with chemical. With advances in new products, it is extremely rare to do something this drastic to eradicate ants. 


Throughout the years the products used in ant control have changed tremendously. Products now are much safer and the mode of action is different. A combination of sprays, baits, and dusts. The sprays are non-repellent products which allows ants to walk across the product without knowing it’s there. That way more ants become infected with the product and will transfer it from one ant to another. Baits is used to draw the ants out of hiding, coming in contact with the product. The ants will eat the bait and then through a process called trophallaxis, the ants regurgitate the bait and share it with the nest.


It’s not a quick process to get rid of ants. Customers should give the treatments about 2 to 3 weeks to work properly. During this time it is very common to see an increase of ants or see ants show up in other places.  It has been said that 90% of an ant colony is in the nest and only 10% are out foraging . The ant bait kill the 15% foraging, but the 85% in hiding. 


For ant treatments, generally there is no need to leave the home during and after our treatment; however, chemical sensitive individuals or pets in the home, then its time to  leave. Using a wide array of products to get rid of ants, considered organic and green, while others are synthetic products. The synthetic products  generally a pyrethroid class of chemical, which the EPA has said “…exposures from the many current uses of pyrethrin and pyrethroid insecticides do not pose risk concerns for children or adults”. Obviously common sense needs to be enforced, so no licking or touching our products…especially while wet! Most products dry within an hour on the interior and 30 minutes on the exterior.
When it comes to ants, unfortunately, “green” products are not recommended. Green and/or organic products work great as a contact killer, but offer very little, if any, residual effect. Also because ants are social insects, products work in such a way that ants take the products back to their nest which will essentially wipe out hundreds or thousands of ants. Green products do no work in this manner, so their success rate is considerably less. Green or organic products, are available , but please know it will take many more treatments and can’t guarantee it’s success. That being said, even though the products are not necessarily green or organic, many would consider a procedures green.

 Moisture ants, if the location of the nest is known, are also very easy to get rid, if the location of their nest is known. Carpenter ants in the summer months are generally easier to eliminate, but can be very difficult to eradicate in the winter. Odorous House Ants (or sugar ants) are the tricky ones. They have multiple nests and multiple queens, so their nests can be the size of sqft 1200 swimming pool. Being able to get rid of the ants in the house, can be a challenge. For long-term control of ants,pest control suggests  quarterly service. Many times with ants, it takes multiple visits to eradicate.


Factors include period of  the ants infestation , amount of vegetation on the outside (more foliage, means more ants), certain neighborhoods have more ants than others, and condition of the home/structure ,structures with moisture problems will always attract more bugs in general. Cities, such as Seattle, where houses are generally older and closer together, generally require more treatments than other areas.

Ampm pest control  uses the most effective ant products and methods on the market, but there is no silver bullet for getting rid of ants. 


Carpenter ant Nesting sites tunnels are clean and smooth, making the wood appear that it has been sandpapered. In contrast, termite tunnels are not clean looking, but are packed with dirt like material.carpenter ant Mating swarms in April through June. Occasionally swarms may emerge indoors earlier during late winter on warm, sunny days.

The best treatment is to apply an insecticide directly into the ants nest. It is also important to replace damaged or decayed wood, and if possible to eliminate any moisture problems. Baits may also be effective if applied where ant activity is seen. 


Fill small containers with this homemade bait and place them as close to the place where ants are entering your house. Place small containers of the mixture directly in their path. This prevents most of ants from traveling all around the house .

Resist the urge to kill all the ants seen to carry the bait back to the nest, unable to differentiate between the borax and sugar, and the borax particles will eventually kill the entire colony. The more ants that are allowed to find the bait and carry it back, the faster the colony will die off.


Ants can enter homes for any number of reasons, but more than likely, for food. Homes and commercial business buildings just happens to be close to where a queen decided to set up a colony. There’s little chance that they’re going to go away on their own. Either have to learn how to get rid of ants, or let the Pest control for ants professionals take care of the Problem.
Ants can be a particular nuisance when getting into homes. Garden or Black House ants aren’t thought to carry diseases, but the trouble is not knowing where foraging is outside, Them marching through food cupboards is a health risk. Ants will travel in a wide range searching for food, following trails establishing and clustering around the source of food, becoming a nuisance in homes, organizations and businesses.
What do professionals use to get rid of ants?

Carpenter ants live in wood and tunnel through it. The best clue to look for is a small pile of very fine sawdust which are the remains of the wood that have been chewed through. Carpenter ants nest in moist wood located in foundations, decks, wood piles near houses, trees, gaps between boards, etc.

To figure out where ants are entering the house, track the ants back to the nest. Then exterminate all the ants in sight and watch for new ants to appear. Which will help to determine the general entry point. This may give clues to holes that need to be sealed up and possibly a rotting foundation or cracks under doors that give easy access.

What can I spray around my house to keep ants out?
Knowing the species of ant is important. Knowing the enemy,  will help find where the nest is, what sources of food are attracting them and which control extermination methods will be the most effective. For example, tiny black ants generally reside in their colony outdoors. They enter structures in order to scavenge for food such as sugar, starches and meat. A tiny black ant infestation is best treated by following the ant’s trail back to the colony and treating the problem at the source. The next step would be sealing off all entry points so any remaining or future ants cannot get into the house or commercial business buildings. On the other hand, carpenter ants require a much more dedicated approach.
How do I get rid of ants overnight?

Carpenter ants are very hard to control, especially since they prefer to nest in moist wood. These nests can cause wood damage, and since moist wood is typically found in previously damaged locations (e.g., places with leaks, foundations that were exposed to the elements, etc.), this can potentially create a bigger nuisance than just having a few ants walking across the counter. Carpenter ant nests are difficult to find since nesting is in a variety of locations both inside and outside the Property. A more thorough investigation will have to be conducted by a  ants control professional to determine the most effective pest control plan for battling carpenter ants. 

Does spraying for ants really work?

Carpenter ant nests are difficult to find since nesting is in a variety of locations both inside and outside the Property. A more thorough investigation will have to be conducted by a  ants control professional to determine the most effective pest control plan for battling carpenter ants. 

Cost of Ant Exterminators

Hiring a pest control service for ants  is the best way to get rid of ants. Ignoring the situation will not make the problem go away. The cost of calling in a pro to take care of the pest ant problem with no additional services or inspections can cost as little as $199.00  but it will not get rid of the ants in one treatment. Inspection and treatment wall voids where indicated: through electrical and plumbing, plates, and collars in areas of consistent or heavy activity. Inspection and treatment under and behind, baseboards and cabinetry.
How much do Exterminators cost for ants?

 In some homes, treatment of roof beams and tongue and groove ceilings. Where possible, all natural, fresh water diatomaceous earth in areas where it will not become airborne. suggestions of drilling and injecting, or other effective treatment strategies. The average service includes treatment of the exterior, the attic & sub-areas, treatment of suspect wall voids, and spot treatment of interior activity.

What do exterminators do to get rid of ants?
Do-It-Yourself pest control methods may kill a few visible ants which may seem that the infestation has been taken care of. But it does nothing to eliminate the thousands upon thousands that are not visible. Ants may be in non-visible areas that can actively be damaging the structure of the home. Home remedies and Over the counter pesticide sprays may be used and act like repellants but may only extinguish ants on the surface and not at the unseen sources. Unlike other types of ants, baits do not work on Carpenter Ants. When given the chance to access their preferred food sources, aphid secretions and other live insects, Carpenter Ants may remove baits in their way, but will not consume them. Any Carpenter Ant Control strategy must eliminate all the ants homes and commercial business buildings, not just the ones seen, and protect  Properties from future damage and re-infestation.
What companies get rid of ants?

Ant control products that can be purchased at local hardware store comes in many forms. It’s important to remember that these substances may be harmful if the product label directions are not followed. Unfortunately, in most cases won’t solve an ant infestation. Sprays are meant to kill the ants visible and act as a deterrent. Most over-the-counter products have no residual (or lasting) effect. If the ants are still able to enter the home or commercial business building, Ants will simply find a way around the spray. Plus, their colony will still be intact, producing more and more ants, all of which will be hungry. Some colonies are nearly impossible to reach without special equipment. If a colony or nest is located within  walls, a simple spray that anyone can buy will not be sufficient to properly treat the colony. Similarly, outdoor colonies can extend far below the surface, which is where most over-the-counter treatments stop working.

Is pest control worth it for ants?

Black ants are one of the most common insect pests found in homes or businesses in the Seattle area. These ants are roughly .1 inch long and tend to live in large colonies around patios and driveways of Seattle homes. During the summer, ants will often be content to remain outside, but as the weather begins to shift with the arrival of fall, ants will often begin to explore, looking for food.

Scout ants find their way into homes or business buildings, and if they manage to find crumbs, grease and other debris, they will attract more ants, leading to infestations indoors. While most black ants are not harmful to property, humans or pets, they are a nuisance, and most homeowners want to eliminate them as soon as they are spotted.


WHAT DO PROFESSIONAL EXTERMINATORS USE TO KILL ANTS??

Ants leave a scented trail that other ants follow. Sweeping or mopping isn’t enough to eliminate the scent. Killing the ants passing by will not eliminate the problem from its roots. The main source of the colonies is the queen. In order to find the nest and the queen a trail of ants must be followed. It is important to identify the ants taking food crumbs and following them to find the nest. Once the nest has been found, be careful not to disturb the worker ants taking the food to the nest.
Sugar ants love a dirty sink and the water you leave them to help wash down the leftovers. Make sure to rinse out any dishes you're going to leave in the sink over night. And when you do clean the dishes, make sure you rinse and wipe down the entire sink to make certain you haven't left residual sweets, food, or moisture behind. If you're really picky about cleaning, you might even want to try pouring a little bleach down the drain to make sure the smell of rotting food doesn't attract more ants to your kitchen. Dish drains should also be emptied and wiped down before the end of the day.
Little black ants have also garnered the name sugar ant, though their real name is, well, Little Black Ants. Not a lot is known about Little Black Ants, except that they eat just about anything (including other insects) and they really like rotting wood and dark spaces. Getting rid of little black ants, however, despite how little is known about them from a biological perspective, is as easy as getting rid of sugar ants. Sweet baits can be used to control little black ants indoors, and protein baits can be used to control little black ants outdoors.
Look in attics, bathrooms, and exterior walls. When you find the nest, spray it with an insecticide labeled for indoor use. Trim back bushes, shrubs, and trees that brush against your siding or roof. These provide a bridge for ants to reach your home. Avoid stacking firewood next to the house. 

Why are ants in my house?
Ants  may try to find a way to get inside of your home. Inside ants may be found near their food sources, moisture and in hidden, protected places like wall voids, under appliances, behind window frames and beneath floors in through open doors or windows, so you’re never going to prevent bugs enitrely. A sudden ant invasion, though, doesn’t just happen randomly. Ants are constantly on the hunt for food and water for their colonies, so your kitchen and bathroom are the most common spots to find ants

What will keep ants away?
Getting rid of food sources is one of the most important parts of an Ant control program. Sanitation of your kitchen and other areas of your home requires dedication and hard work, but is necessary for an ant-free living space. By eliminating potential hiding and nesting spots ants will find your home or structure less attractive. Ant colonies can number from a couple of hundred to many thousand ants per colony. That means failure to seal entry points can allow new ant colonies or ant sub colonies to re-infest your home. To effectively get rid of ants you usually need to include proper indoor and outdoor sanitation as well as an actual pesticide treatment which includes a mixture of professional-grade baits and sprays.
Do exterminators get rid of ants?
Qualified Exterminators have the experience and knowledge to get to the source of the problem which is to get rid of ants is by destroying the colony where queen resides 

What do exterminators do for ants?
Ants in the house are irritating and annoying especially when they’re not easily eradicated and dealt with. People living in an infested area can encounter various type of problems as these little creatures can basically dwell in either outside the house, on the house and ultimately inside the house or commercial business building. The problem intensity will depend on the level of infestation being experienced in an area though. 
Call a pest control experts because they understand the problem, call ants pest control professionals for the experience, Call Pest Control will eliminate the guess work, professional ant exterminators will save you money and headache. 



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Tuesday, November 1, 2016

How do I select the right professional exterminator?


The best way to choose any professional is to check the company's credentials. You should ask at least these questions:
Pest control definition: killing of animal pests such as ants,Bed bugs,Termites , rats , mice , wasps , Yellow jacks , Bees Pest control is the regulation or management of a species defined as a pest, a member of the animal kingdom that impacts adversely on human activities.Here are the health benefits of pest control services and why its important to get pest control for bed bugs done at home or commercial business building.
A pest control operator, also commonly called an exterminator, uses special equipment, treatments and preventive measures to eradicate or control the infestation of detrimental animals and insects from homes, commercial buildings and land. She may be an independent contractor or work for a pest control company or government agencyHomeowners may envision a terminator with a backpack filled with chemicals using the spray hose to spray chemicals throughout a home and then watch the bugs falling from the ceiling. That scene is what homeowners envisioned when dealing with various pests in their home.
The definition of exterminate is to “destroy completely,” also associated with the words “kill,” “put to death,” “erase from existence,” etc., hence why the imaginary scene of exterminators seems so profound with homeowners. While the word may suggest eradication of a pest population, rarely does this occur, which is fortunate for all of us because even pests play an important role in the environment and our planet’s ecology. Still we don’t want to see unwanted bugs and critters in our homes either because they have the ability to bite or sting us, can cause disease, damage our homes or belongings, or simply just be upsetting to see. This is where professional pest management comes into play. Pest problems must be managed in a way that keeps them out of our homes while protecting the environment, both inside our homes and in nature.
Exterminators and pest management professionals have several differences, although their goal of eliminating the pests may be similar. Exterminators rely on pesticides to eliminate the unwanted pests, using chemicals that could be more toxic than necessary whereas a pest control professional will focus on why the pests are present and look to alter the conditions that attracted them in the first place. If chemicals become necessary, the pest management professional will use more environmentally friendly products to get rid of the pests. Pest control companies tend to use products that are just as effective on the bugs but have little odor, are much less toxic to humans and pets and are applied in a very targeted fashion. Some treatments even completely eliminate the use of pesticides.  The biggest difference is that pest management professionals look for long-term solutions, rather than simply spraying chemicals to kill the pests.


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Bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets – what’s the difference? People confuse bees for yellow jackets, and hornets for wasps. And because most of us like to keep our distance from these buzzing, stinging bugs, we rarely get close enough to tell the difference between these four flying insects.
Bees – The three most common types of bees include Honey bees, Carpenter bees and …
Wasps – The wasp is often confused with certain species of bees. Wasps have little or no hair, and …
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Hornets – Hornets closely resemble the yellow jacket wasp. 
Bees –
The three most common types of bees include Honey bees, Carpenter bees and Bumblebees
It’s hard to tell the difference between a bee and wasp, although honey bees have a distinctly darker yellow tone.
Bees are fatter, and wasps are thin and long. Bees are also furry, and wasps have no hair.
Bees are non-aggressive, while wasps are aggressive and will sting multiple times.
Some bees create nests in the ground, while others build nests in trees, homes and underneath roof eaves.
Aside from honey and beeswax, bees are most famous for their stings. The degree of pain caused by the sting varies greatly from one species to another. The honey bee and the bumblebee are known for having painful stings, while the sweat bee is known for having a very mild sting.
Wasps –
The wasp is often confused with certain species of bees. Wasps have little or no hair, and typically have yellow and black bodies. Wasps include both yellow jackets and hornets.
People are most often stung in late summer, when wasp colonies stop breeding new workers; the existing workers search for sugary foods and are more likely to come into contact with humans; if people then respond aggressively, the wasp’s sting. Wasp nests made in or near houses, such as in roof spaces, can present a danger as the wasps may sting if people come close to them. Stings are painful rather than dangerous, and are dangerous to humans who are allergic. In rare cases people may suffer life-threatening anaphylactic shock.
Yellow Jackets –
Yellow jackets are confused with bees because they have a very similar appearance. With a black and yellow body, it’s difficult to tell the difference between the two at first glance.
Yellow jackets are a type of predatory wasp. Most are black and yellow, but some, like the bald-faced hornet, are black and white.
Yellow Jackets use a side-to-side flight pattern prior to landing, and all females have stingers.
Yellow jacket workers are often confused with honey bees, but these insects have little hair and do not carry pollen.
Yellow jackets have stingers with tiny barbs, and they can sting multiple times. The venom is only dangerous to humans who are allergic to the substance and are stung numerous times.
The yellow jacket wasp prefers to build its nest in shrubs or other protected places, like man-made structures, tree stumps, and mouse burrows.
Hornets –
Hornets closely resemble the yellow jacket wasp. Some hornet species can grow to be 2.2” long.
Hornets are considered pests, and are aggressive in defending their nests when threatened.




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Bedbugs: Symptoms, treatment, and removal
Bedbugs may enter your home undetected through luggage, clothing, used beds and couches, and other items. Their flattened bodies make it possible for them to fit into tiny spaces, about the width of a credit card. Bedbugs do not have nests like ants or bees, but tend to live in groups in hiding places. Their initial hiding places are typically in mattresses, box springs, bed frames, and headboards where they have easy access to people to bite in the night.
What are bed bugs?
Bed bugs are tiny insects that live by feeding on human blood, usually at night. They are secretive, hiding in cracks and crevices during the day, and coming out at night to feed. The bite of the bed bug is painless and may or may not leave a red mark or itchiness.
Bedbugs are seen as a growing problem within all types of dwellings, including private homes, dormitories, cruise ships, army barracks, and shelters.
When seen close up, their color may range from a white, light tan to a deep brown or burnt orange color. When they have fed, a dark red or black blob may be observed within their body. They seek shelter in dark cracks and crevices when disturbed Sofas, bed mattresses, clothing, and other soft furnishings.
How do I know whether I have bed bugs?
Bed bugs are small, and come out mostly at night.
Because of their small size and painless bite, bed bugs may initially go unnoticed. If you notice that you are waking up with itchy welts, see tiny red spots on bedding, or think you have seen the bugs, you may have a problem. Bed bugs do not have nests, but will congregate in choice hiding places. These areas may be marked by tiny dark spots and stains, and may have a sweetish odor.
Will bed bugs hurt me?
Fortunately bed bugs are not known to carry any diseases to humans, although some people may experience irritation or allergic reactions to bed bug bites. Mostly bed bugs are considered disgusting and can be a source of stress and concern for people living in infested apartments.
How do bed bugs get into my apartment?
Bed Bug fecal and blood spots look like rust are left on sheets and pillowcases when the engorged bed bugs are crushed. These indicators serve as sure signs of infestation. Bed bugs prefer to hide in cracks and crevices during the daytime and come out to feed on the host's blood at night, usually while the host is sleeping.
Since bed bugs can flatten their bodies, they fit in very small crevices, specially around the bed area. They are found in habitual hiding places, preferably close to a blood meal. Even though their preference is to be close they can travel several feet for a blood meal.
Initial infestations tend to be around beds, but the bugs eventually become scattered throughout a room, occupying any crevice or protected location. They can also spread to adjacent rooms or apartments.
Bed bugs are occasionally introduced into an apartment via luggage that has become infested from a hotel or hostel. In apartment complexes, it is probably more common for bed bugs to enter a home from a nearby infested apartment, during moving, or through picking up used or recycled furniture or mattresses. Once introduced into an apartment building, bed bugs can readily spread from one infested unit to another.
What should I do if I suspect bed bugs?
If you think you see a bed bug, capture it if possible. Place in a leak-proof container, preferably with a little rubbing alcohol, and show it to your apartment manager to confirm its identity. Even if you cannot capture one of the insects, you should inform your building manager if you suspect you have a bed bug problem.
If I have bed bugs should my neighbors be treated too?
When beg bugs are found in one apartment unit, it is considered standard practice in the pest control industry to inspect all apartments surrounding the infested apartment.  If no bed bugs are found, surrounding apartments do not necessarily need to be treated.  But if an adjacent apartment is found infested, it should be treated and all adjacent apartments should also be inspected.
How do you get rid of bed bugs?
If you live in an apartment or condominium, it’s best to alert the property manager right away.  In multi-family housing a manager-coordinated bed bug control effort using a pest control company is generally needed. Bed bugs readily move from apartment to apartment, with many people unaware that they have a problem, so chances are that you will not eliminate a bed bug problem by yourself.  If one apartment is infested, adjoining units should be assumed to be infested unless shown otherwise through inspection or monitoring.  Simply asking tenants whether they have bed bugs is not enough.  In one study only half of residents in a large apartment with bed bugs knew (or admitted) they had a bed bug problem.
Bed bug treatment consists of a thorough inspection followed by vacuuming and treatment of all detected bug hiding spots. Treatment is labor intensive and may take several hours per apartment. It will also probably require several visits and treatments to permanently get rid of a bed bug problem.
Multifamily housing, hotels, or any business providing lodging must be treated for pests by a licensed pesticide applicator.  So unless the apartment employee who enters your home to control bed bugs is licensed by the Washington Pest Control Service, this would be illegal.  Illegal activity by an unlicensed person includes the use of over-the-counter pesticides, heat treatment or any other non-chemical control methods–anything intended to control pests like bed bugs, cockroaches, mice, etc.
Most bedbug bites are painless at first, but later turn into itchy welts. Unlike flea bites that are mainly around the ankles, bedbug bites are on any area of skin exposed while sleeping. Also, the bites do not have a red spot in the center like flea bites do.
Large bedbug bite clusters can cover significant portions of the body and make it look as if the patient has chickenpox. If the clusters of bites are close enough together, the bites can become confluent, appearing to be one large rash. Scratching exacerbates this problem and encourages the look of a rash.
There can be a tiny amount of bleeding from the center of a bedbug bite after the bug is done eating. The bleeding is self-limiting and will show up on sheets as flecks of blood.
Patients with chronic, large clusters of bedbug bites can develop fatigue and fever, but these are very rare.
Some patients develop blisters filled with blood or bloody fluid, especially on the arms and legs. These blood blisters are extremely rare and can burst, causing bleeding or oozing of the bloody fluid. Healthcare providers are not sure if the cause of these blisters is related to the bug or the human but have found groups of patients that were all bitten by bugs on the same train exhibiting this sign.People who don't realize they have a bedbug infestation may attribute the itching and welts to other causes, such as mosquitoes. To confirm bedbug bites, you must find and identify the bugs themselves.
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As a tenant, your first responsibility is to report any suspected bed bug problem immediately. Once an appointment is made for your treatment, it will be your duty to prepare your apartment. The following tips will help your pest control service and YOU to get rid of bed bugs quickly.
Don’t move any of your things to another apartment during or before the treatment. You might end up spreading bed bugs to the other apartment and may re-introduce bed bugs to your newly-treated apartment later, when you retrieve your belongings.
Pick up and double bag all loose items in bedrooms and other rooms to be treated. Clutter makes it difficult for maintenance crews to inspect all parts of your apartment, and gives bed bugs more places to hide.  Before returning these items, follow your pest control company’s instructions for cleaning and inspecting to make sure you are not returning bed bugs to the treated room.
Clothing that may be infested should be double-bagged prior to treating the room, and dis-infested before returning to the room. Recent research shows that dry cleaning, washing in hot water, or tumble drying for 30 minutes on high will kill all stages of bed bugs.
Even though bed bug treatments are mostly focused on bedrooms and living rooms, it’s still a good idea to put away all food in the kitchen and dining areas, and cover tables, counters, etc. to protect from contamination. Although your pest control professional will be careful, and the chemicals used should pose minimal risks to people, this step will reduce your risk of unnecessary pesticide exposure and reduce costs for maintenance staff.
Unless you intend to get a new bed anyway, it’s not very effective  to discard your mattress, box spring or bed.  Instead, buy a good quality, bug-proof mattress encasement.  Encasements are special sacks that fit over a  mattress or box spring–usually to reduce allergens. The zippers on bed bug-proof encasements are designed to be tight enough to prevent even the smallest life stages of the bed bugs from escaping. Also, truly bed bug-proof encasements are strong enough to prevent bed bugs from biting you through the encasement. A good encasement will trap all bed bugs in the mattress and box spring inside, and will be smooth on the outside, providing few places for bed bugs to hide. Sears, Target, Walmart and other stores may sell bed bug-proof encasements, but they can also be purchased online. Look online for different brands and reviews of mattress encasements, using the search term “bed bug mattress protectors”.
Vacuum couches, chairs and recliners thoroughly before pest control service. Many bed bugs in apartments are found in couches and upholstered chairs. Double-bag and discard the vacuum bags in an outdoors dumpster immediately to avoid reintroducing or spreading any bed bugs caught in the vacuum.
Don’t forget to empty drawers in nightstands and dressers next to beds prior to treatment. This will make it easier for the pest control company to inspect and treat these furniture items.  Bag and clean or inspect these items according to the directions of your pest control professional before returning the items to the treated furniture.
It’s essential to cooperate with management and with your pest control professionals to get complete bed bug control. Once established, bed bugs can be difficult to control, especially without the help of tenants like you.
How much does it cost to professionally remove bed bugs? For a full bed bug removal, expect to pay anywhere from $200 to $500, depending on the method you choose and the experience of your exterminator. Most will charge you a fee for consultation, which includes visiting your home and doing a thorough inspection
Bed bugs are found in virtually every place people tend to gather, including residences, hotels, schools, offices, retail stores and even public transportation.
If you do identify bed bugs in your home, contact a pest professional promptly. They will be able to inspect your home, confirm the species and recommend a course of bed bug treatment.Bed bugs like to travel and are good hitchhikers. They will hide in suitcases, boxes and shoes to be near a food supply. They are elusive, nocturnal creatures. They can hide behind baseboards and in cracks, crevices, and folded areas of beds, bedding and adjacent furniture, especially mattresses and box springs. Bed bugs can also hide in electrical switchplates, picture frames, wallpaper and nearly anywhere inside a home, car, bus, or other shelter. Bed bugs usually come out at night for a blood meal. However, they are opportunistic insects and can take a blood meal during the day, especially in heavily-infested areas. Bed bugs usually require 5-10 minutes to engorge with blood. After feeding, they move to secluded places and hide for 5-10 days. During this time in the bed bug life cycle, they do not feed but instead digest their meal, mate, and lay eggs.You can get rid of bed bugs, but there is always a chance another bed bug will find its way back into your home or business. If you find bed bugs are a recurring problem, you are either not solving the problem in the first place, or you continue to visit a place (or have guests that visit a place) where bed bugs are present. This is particularly common in multi-family housing such as apartments or condominiums. Bed bugs can easily be carried from unit to unit, and it can be a huge frustration. The best prevention is diligent inspections, and if you find you have bed bugs in a multi-family property, make sure to notify your property manager. If you have an issue, it is possible your neighbors do too, and then things can get out of hand very quickly.
Can an exterminator get rid of bed bugs?
Yes, an exterminator can get rid of bed bugs, and they are really your best bet. A pest control provider has training on bed bug biology and behavior, meaning they know where to look for bed bugs and how to eliminate them when they find them. By using a combination of techniques, they can eliminate bed bugs at all stages of development, something virtually impossible to achieve with DIY products.



Bed bugs Extermination Preparation
Prior to extermination, remove all bedding from mattresses, gather all linens, clothing, etc. from living space. This includes any textile materials that are machine washable - pillows, mattress covers, anything - and those that must be dry cleaned. Even fabric that is in storage should be collected. Wash bedding and any clothing/fabrics that may have come in contact with bedbugs in HOT water, and dry in the dryer if possible. Wash all other linens and fabrics as directed.
After washing, place items in storage bins or bags, or garbage bags. Seal as much as possible to prevent bugs from entering and hiding in the clean fabrics.
Empty closets in rooms where bugs have been found, or closets in which fabrics, linens, towels, etc. have been stored. The Bed bug King exterminator will need access into these spaces.
Unplug electronic devices in rooms being exterminated. This will make the area more accessible to the bed bug king technicians. Vacuum floors, carpets, nooks and crannies. Steam clean, if possible, floors, rugs (if not machine washable), couch cushions, etc.
Move objects away from perimeter of rooms. For example, if your sofa or bed is positioned against a wall, pull it away from the wall. The exterminator will need access to the perimeter of the rooms where bugs have been found, (probably bed rooms, living room, den/study). Vacuum along the perimeter of the room.
Empty wooden bookshelves, desks, dressers, nightstands etc., and remove drawers if possible. Bedbugs can and will seek refuge between the boards of wooden furniture. This may include coffee tables, television stands, bed frames, photo frames, and box springs.
Make sure to leave the place for a space of 2 to 3 hours after the treatment is completed.
Wait for all mattresses, sofas, etc. to dry before sitting or laying on them. The chemicals used by the bed bug king to exterminate the premises will rarely irritate your skin, they have a very small odor.

Following extermination, seal your mattress, box spring, and pillows in airtight protective 'bags', often carried by mattress sellers. Use mattress vinyl/zippered cases only.
Be prepared for follow-up exterminations. Bedbug king will always give you a second visit in between 15 to 20 days after the first treatment. The bed bugs are persistent, and they don't care how much time and money you spend trying to get rid of them. We do care.
Many bedbug infestations are the result of travel - people pick up bugs in hotel and motel rooms and transport them home in their luggage. Visually inspect mattresses before sleeping on them and your luggage before settling in at home after a trip.
Suffering a bedbug infestation does not mean you keep an untidy home, or that you live in unfit conditions. They are extremely common and indiscriminate - presence of bedbugs does not speak to your personal hygiene habits or socioeconomic status. Remember to call the bed bug king if you get re-infested.
Be sure to follow exterminator's instructions. Success depends on you and your willingness to cooperate and follow directions, even if it means to get rid of your furniture. You cannot be too thorough. Yes, it is annoying and time consuming to prepare, but it is best to do it right the first time and avoid repeating the process should the extermination fail because the space was not prepared!

The best way to stop an ant problem is to nip it in the bud. Ants want inside your home for a few reasons: they’re looking for water, they’re seeking food, or perhaps the climate outside has become inhospitable. Whatever the case, making your home undesirable to ants is a good start.
It’s important to ensure all the openings of your home are sealed tight to prevent ants as well as other pests. Use caulk to seal windows and doorway thresholds – you’ll save money on electricity, too!
Once you’ve sealed your home up tight, it’s a good idea to create barriers to entry for curious ants. Wives’ tales suggest using salt, talc (found in baby powder) or even essential oils like peppermint around doorways and windows to deter bugs. Be aware that these substances may pose as irritants to pets and children.
Finally, move all food products in pantries and cabinets high up off the ground so they’ll more difficult for ants to detect. Always strive to keep your home clean and wipe up any food spills immediately.
Ants usually move inside looking for better conditions, moisture, food, shelter, favourable temperatures and shelter. Word spreads quickly around the ant colony, and soon you could have a tiny army following the scent trail into your home. However, because the kitchen is a food-preparation area, you’re likely to be reluctant to use pesticides or sprays to get rid of ants, for fear of contaminating your food. By taking practical steps to eliminate the ants and then ensuring you prevent a re-infestation, you can soon take control of the problem.
Little black sugar ants typically nest in woodwork or masonry but sometimes come indoors and they are known to nest in the soil and under yard debris. Inside the house, little black ant infestation is usually the result of improper food storage.Little black ants prefer to live outdoors in decaying wood, but will also build their nests in cracks in walls or cement.
Ants are certainly a nuisance, but are they dangerous in any way? For the most part, if you have a few little ants in the house, it’s not really a big deal, but certain types of ants can cause real problems if left untreated.
Ants can contaminate food with bacteria, damage structures by hollowing out wood for nesting carpenter ants
The ants we consider to be sugar ants are actually pavement ants or pharaoh ants both common household ants. Pavement ants are black or reddish brown with pale legs while pharaoh ants are yellow or light brown.Sugar ants also come from existing nests inside your home. Their nests are typically in undisturbed spaces, such as inside walls or in basements.Before getting rid of sugar ants, first locate and then follow their visible trail as far as you can this will help you determine their entry point into your home and give you a starting point for remediation. After locating the trail and entry point, decide which type of natural or chemical method you want to use.Most sugar ants come from outside your home. They have about four to five times more odor receptors than other insects, and can smell food and follow scent trails through cracks, crevices, vents, and other openings in your home and foundation. Only one ant needs to find an entry point. Once an ant finds a food or water supply, it lays a pheromone trail a basic scent trail for other ants to follow.Little black ant colonies can house several thousands of individuals and are located primarily in dark, protected areas. Workers forage in trails and are frequently seen along sidewalks and foundation walls. Indoors, the little black ant can be located in wooden items as well as in walls and the junction between the carpet and walls.
Little black ants prefer to live outdoors in decaying wood, but will also build their nests in cracks in walls or cement. Outside, they establish their nests under rocks or stones and in rotting logs, gardens and other open areas. Their nests can also be located within small craters of very fine soil. Indoors, the insects build their nests in voids and cavities such as wall voids.
Little black ant colonies have moderate to large populations, with two or more queens in one colony. Little black ant winged swarms are common from June to August, during which time mating occurs. After mating, both males and females shed their wings and the males die soon after mating
Learn how ants enter your home, how to quickly get rid of an ant infestation fast, and prevent these pests from coming back.

How Much Does It Cost To Remove Or Exterminate A Rodent Rats Mice Mouse?
Rodent will destroy insulation in a crawlspace. Depending on the magnitude of Rodent infestation Rats and mice are the rodents most often found in houses. An exterminator will perform an initial examination to identify what pests are present, where the entry points are, and setting traps. This visit should cost anywhere between $90.00 and $250.00.
After this you should receive a written estimate for continued treatment. This should include sealing points of entry, traps, clean-up, and repairs or decontamination if possible. It should also include any recommended continued treatment. This costs between $200.00 and $500.00 depending on the size of the property and infestation.
House mice prefer to make their nests in well-secured, dark areas where materials to form their nests are readily available and plentiful. This means inside insulated walls and attics, as well as dark closets, pantries and basements. Especially if food and shelter are available close by, a colony of house mice may not venture far from the nest. However, the signs of their infestation are generally clear, as mentioned above: droppings, burrow telltales, and destruction of foodstuffs foremost among these.
The North American house mouse is not only a destructive pest but also a potent disease vector, generally spreading pestilence with their droppings or urine (especially problematic if these are left undetected in compromised foodstuffs).
Pest control inspection will help you determine the type of rodent you're dealing with, their patterns of activity, what's bringing them inside your home, and most importantly - which rodent-control product to use for eliminating them.
The first step to getting rid of mice or rats is figuring out which rodent you're dealing with - and how many there are. Before you take any steps to control a rodent problem, be sure to inspect the premises inside and out. Conducting a thorough inspection will be critical for helping you decide which method of control is right for you.
Rats can be a problem in the home. Unfortunately, you may not see them until there is a big problem and it becomes more difficult to get rid of the rats. Rodents can cause a great deal of damage, contaminate food, and carry disease. Fortunately, there are ways to effectively kill the rats, with the two best ways as traps - including both open and enclosed rat traps - and baits.
The first step in ridding your home of rats is finding where they are living. Because they are nocturnal— most active at night, rats aren't often seen in the open during the day. But, it is easy to see signs of their presence. Rats and mice are not only a nuisance but can also cause property damage and transmit diseases. You’ll know they’ve arrived if you see rodent droppings near a food source or shredded fabric or paper. If you identify rodents, there are several steps to take to ensure permanent removal of these pests.
Removing rodents with traps or poisons will not keep rodents out of your home in the future. To permanently keep rats and mice out of your home or business, you will need to prevent access by sealing all possible entry points. It is equally important to eliminate rodent attractions such as food and water by keeping food in tightly sealed containers and repairing leaky pipes.
Mice can find a way into your house pretty easily. They can fit through a hole the size of a dime. That's why it's important to seal any cracks or openings around your foundation, windows, garage, or anywhere else. If you have rough siding on your house, such as brick, they can climb right up to the second floor without any problem, so be sure to check for openings at that level as well. Rats have been a problem for people throughout history. They eat or spoil crops, can spread disease, and damage property. There are stories of old wooden ships sinking because rats had gnawed through them. Every year, thousands of people in this country suffer from rat bites. Inspection by our highly-trained rodent inspectors will efficiently identify rodent entry points, followed by an immediate rodent control trapping system installation by our mice and rat control expert. Rats and mice enter the home, it's not just a nuisance. Rats and mice carry more than 35 diseases that can affect humans. Their dried feces, urine and even saliva can spread germs in the dust that can infect anyone who disturbs the dust surrounding their nests. Plus, they can do serious damage to the insulation and wiring in your home, causing fire hazards. Exclusion is an important rodent control technique. It will get rid of the rats by making it difficult for them to enter the home or structure. Rats are easier to exclude than mice because rats a typically larger. Mice can enter an opening as small as 3/8" wide. All openings greater that 1/4" should be sealed to exclude mice. For rats, all openings greater that 1/2" should be sealed. Trapping does have some advantages over baiting. It provides an alternative for those who do not want to place rodenticides.
If the rat population is small enough, trapping can yield quick results when done properly.
Finally, trapping ensures that you can dispose of the dead rats before their odor becomes a problem in an inaccessible area.
Rodents can also cause some pretty serious damage to your house and have been known to chew through drywall insulation, car wiring and electrical wires.Rats and mice also need shelter, particularly during winter to avoid the worst of the cold. The same is true when they’re trying to find a nice warm spot to raise their young. A heated home with lots of places to hide away is perfect, and an untidy home even more so.
Mice can squeeze through gaps less than 2cm in diameter, and rats only need slightly more space, so any small hole to the outside can serve as a rodent gateway straight into your home.If you suspect that you have a mouse in the house, you could be right if you see any one (or all) of the following signs:
Mice droppings: The little pests often leave their signature calling card in rooms where food is stored, along the baseboards and under sinks.
Greasy rub marks: Rats in particular leave greasy dirt marks behind them as they travel the same pathways over and over.
Chew marks: While searching for food and water, rodents can chew through any number of materials, including wires and plastic.
Moles prefer loose, moist soil, are active year round, and spend most of their time underground, which makes complete elimination a difficult task.
Moles carnivores that feast on earthworms, grubs, and other dangerous insect invaders, moles are generally beneficial, though their tunneling activities may become problematic. Their tunnels cause damage to lawns, gardens, golf courses, and pastures. Though more an irritation than fiscally taxing, mole activity can turn grasses unsightly shades of brown and even prevent planted vegetation from becoming securely rooted into place. Moles may bite when handled by humans.
From trapping to baiting, each method of mole control is best suited to particular sets of circumstances. For example, traps and baits can be effective but depend on placement.


Cockroaches are a quickly reproducing, virus and bacteria carrying insect that survive in damp conditions with a food source and shelter. Cockroach infestations are labeled as light, medium, or heavy with light being 3-5 cockroaches observed in an area during inspection, medium being 6-10 cockroaches, and heavy being 10+ cockroaches observed.
Cockroaches prefer to crawl around in the dark and keep to their nests. When you find a roach crawling about in the middle of the day, there is a good chance that the nest has overflowed. For every one roach you see, there are likely 10 more that are more adept at hiding.
That’s why having effective roach control services you can rely upon to take care of the problem for you is so important. Roaches can enter a home through a wide variety of methods, including on clothing. Since there are plenty of food options in a home, it’s nice and warm for their nests. This combination lets a nest thrive all year long.
Why hire a professional to eliminate your roach problem? Here are 3 key facts to consider.
• Most insecticides will not kill roach eggs. The nest and the eggs must be eliminate to control this pest.
• Roaches trigger allergies. Hunting down roaches may trigger severe allergies through the pest’s droppings and casings.
• Reproduction happens quickly. Just missing a couple of eggs is all it takes for the pest to take control once again.
If it looks like you have coffee grounds on the floor or there is a particularly strange musty odor that has developed in your home, then now is the time to act. Contact us today about your suspicions of a roach infestations so we can discuss the various inspection and removal options that may be available to you.
Roaches get into everything, multiply rapidly, and can survive for several months without food and up to two weeks without water. Getting rid of roaches involves more than just spraying an insecticide or putting down a bait or dust. Roaches get into everything, multiply rapidly, and can survive for several months without food and up to two weeks without water.
These little pests definitely pose a challenge, but with the proper tools and roach killer products, you can win the battle over roaches by following this roach management program. The best way to get rid of roaches includes a complete roach treatment process with two basic steps: sanitation/preparation, and the actual product applications. Eliminating what attracts roaches (food, water, and hiding places) is definitely one of the most important steps to getting rid of roaches and preventing them. Most roach treatment programs will fail if this step is skipped or poorly implemented. You must eliminate what attracts roaches, including as many food sources and water sources as possible and also seal off or eliminate places that roaches like to hide.

A drywood termite infestation typically occurs when an existing colony sends out flying termite swarmers. Once these swarmers find a wooden crevice in your home, they shed their wings, carve out a little nest, and begin laying eggs to start a brand new termite colony.
, subterranean termites, whose colonies are underground, may enter your home through its foundations. As these termites forage for food, they may stumble upon a rich new food source – your house. Subterranean termites commonly build mud tunnels over foundation walls to access the wooden parts of the structure. Subterranean termites are responsible for 90% of termite damage in the United States.
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