2016

Are you worried about controlling pest infestations in your home? Learn tips for working with professional pest control specialists.

About Me
Talking About Pest Control Techniques

Hi there, I'm Margery. Welcome to my site about pest control. Cockroaches, house centipedes and ants all make home life a true disaster upon entering the living space. These creatures can crawl through the food and appear above people trying to sleep in their beds. Many people dislike even thinking about the possibility of pests crawling through the walls or under the floors. I will use this site to talk about how professional pest exterminators control the population of these creatures. I hope you can use the information on my site to keep your home pest-free as well. Thanks for visiting.

Drywood Termites: How to Identify, Keep Out, and Get Rid of This Common and Destructive Pest

7 October 2016
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According to Termites.com, the average homeowner can expect to pay around $3,000 to have any termite-related damage to their home repaired. There are three types of termites that typically invade homes: subterranean, dampwood, and drywood. Typically, drywood termites are found in homes in the southern United States, and if you are affected, these insatiable pests can destroy any wooden structures in your house very quickly. Here is some invaluable information about drywood termites—including how to identify this common pest, prevent them from getting into your house, and get rid of them if you are already suffering through an infestation: Read More …

5 Things You Need To Know About Asian Tiger Mosquitoes

1 June 2016
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Asian tiger mosquitoes, also known as forest mosquitoes, are an invasive species of mosquito. Originally from Southeast Asia, they're now found in parts of the United States. Here are five things you need to know about Asian tiger mosquitoes. How can you identify them? Asian tiger mosquitoes are quite distinctive, so you don't need to be a mosquito expert to identify them. They are black with thick white stripes on their bodies and legs; this pattern is how they got the name " Read More …

Drain Flies: How to Exterminate These Pests from Your Pipes

15 March 2016
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Drain flies, also known as sewage flies or moth flies, are tiny flying insects that swarm out of drains, often as a result of some sort of plumbing or drainage issue. If there is decomposing material lining the interior walls of your plumbing pipes, this creates the perfect environment for drain flies to feed and breed inside the pipes. The following tips can help you eliminate these unwelcome guests from your home. Read More …

Ask A Pest Control Expert: Four Scary Reasons Why Bed Bugs Are So Hard To Get Rid Of In Apartments

14 March 2016
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For some apartment owners, bed bugs have become the stuff of nightmares. These little critters are notoriously difficult to get rid of, and a single infestation can cause extensive and expensive damage. So why are bed bugs so hard to exterminate? Here are four chilling reasons why. They are masters of disguise If bed bugs set up home in your apartment, it can take many months before you even realize the little critters are there. Read More …

3-Step Guide to Keeping Termites from Destroying Your Untreated Deck

9 March 2016
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If you have an untreated deck, you may worry about the possibility of termites invading the wood and destroying your deck. If so, use the following three-step guide to keeping termites away using household ingredients. Step 1:  Clear the Area around the Posts The first thing you need to do before applying any homemade treatments is to clear away the area around the posts. This not only keeps the wood from rotting, but because termites love dark, moist places, taking away their preferred environment is one way to keep them from viewing your deck's posts as a potential home. Read More …