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RATS & MICE
RATS & MICE For self-defense, rats are nocturnal and become active after a premises has become quiet, or about one 1/2 hour after dusk. When left alone they will roam around day or night. Rats are color blind and have poor vision, but highly developed senses of smell, taste, hearing, and touch. The roof rat…
SQUIRRELS
SQUIRRELS Squirrels are familiar to almost everyone. More than 200 squirrel species live all over the world, with the exception of Australia. Like other rodents, squirrels have four front teeth that never stop growing so they don’t wear down from the constant gnawing. Tree squirrels are the types most commonly recognized, often seen gracefully scampering…
SNAKES
SNAKES Most snakes indigenous to the United States are not poisonous. The exceptions are copperheads, coral snakes, rattlesnakes, and water moccasins. If you’re bitten by one of these snakes, seek medical attention immediately, as the venom could be life-threatening. Most poisonous snakes in the United States can be identified by the following characteristics: Slit eyes….
SMOKY BROWN COCKROACHES
SMOKY BROWN COCKROACHES FACTS, IDENTIFICATION & CONTROL LATIN NAME Periplaneta fuliginosa APPEARANCE The smoky brown cockroach is a common pest of the southeastern United States. Although mainly found from central Texas eastward, and as far north as North Carolina, the smoky-brown cockroach also has been found as far north as Indiana and Illinois. This primarily…
IDENTIFY ATTIC INFILTRATORS TO KEEP YOUR HOME SAFE
IDENTIFY ATTIC INFILTRATORS TO KEEP YOUR HOME SAFE Pitter patter. Thump. Squeak. They’re the noises that every homeowner dreads hearing — the indicators that a pest has infiltrated the attic. You didn’t consent to share your home with a rodent! Plus, if left unchecked, many unwanted guests can cause expensive damage or pose health risks. Hiring…
FLEAS
FLEAS Fleas are parasites — or life forms that feed on hosts — often harming the host in some way. Fleas use their hosts’ blood as food. They generally prefer the blood of four-legged animals to human blood. Although newly emerged fleas need to find food within a few days, adults can go for a couple…
MOSQUITOES
MOSQUITOES Mosquitoes vary in size from one-eighth to three-quarters of an inch in length. They have poor sight due to the many blind spots which are due to the spherical arrangement of their eyes. Males find female mosquitoes by the sound of their wings beating. Mosquitoes have antennae tipped with extremely sensitive thermal receptors allowing them…
MOTHS
MOTHS FOOD MOTHS The Indian meal moth is the most common moth we deal with. They have stripes that go across the wings. This pest can infest any organic matter found in the pantry and it is the most common insect found in packages of whole wheat, graham flour, and cornmeal. Another food moth we deal with…
KEEPING ANTS OUT OF YOUR KITCHEN
KEEPING ANTS OUT OF YOUR KITCHEN They may seem so minuscule, but ants can be a big nuisance when they find their way into your home. They can make living especially uncomfortable when they take up residence in your kitchen, where you store and prepare your food. On top of just being annoying to have…
HOW TO GET RID OF RACCOONS
HOW TO GET RID OF RACCOONS Here in the Southeast, raccoons are a problem that many homeowners have to deal with. When they’re hanging around outside, they may destroy plants and gardens, disturb your trash, or even spread disease to your pets. If they manage to get inside, they can make homes in chimneys, attics, crawlspaces, and…