There are a number of small ant species in the area which commonly find their way into homes and businesses. Proper identification is usually necessary to determine where the particular ants are likely coming from so proper control measures can be applied. Some ants live in soil along foundations, others prefer wall voids, while others may travel some distance to a structure in search of food. Certain species of ants prefer protein based foods while others like sweets which is important if ant baits are being used for control. While a spray application of a pesticide works well to control certain types of ants it will scatter other species resulting in multiple sources of ant activity rather than just one.
Termites
We offer a complete line of both liquid termite treatments using Termidor 80WG or Premise 75 termiticide as well as a termite bait system (Sentricon Colony Elimination System) with damage warranty contracts available on either type of treatment method chosen.
Cockroaches
We offer both residential and commercial pest control for roaches, mice, ants, etc. with monthly and quarterly pest control contracts available.
Certain pests such as bees and wasps can harm you and your family with painful and potentially serious stings and bites. Even centipedes have a bite similar to a bee sting. Other pests such as rodents can be disease carriers. That’s not to mention the significant structural damage pests can do to your home by burrowing into wood and under structures.
Mice
Rats
The obvious evidence is the pests themselves. For example, you may notice numerous carpenter ants suddenly appearing indoors, especially in the spring. Hornets or bees may be seen hovering under the eaves outside your home. But sometimes the evidence is more subtle, if it is visible at all. Take carpenter ants. After chewing wood to make tunnels in which to live, the carpenter ant leaves behind a soft, fluffy sawdust. This sawdust, combined with bits and pieces of insects on which the ants have fed, is known as frass. Frass is carried from the nest and deposited outside and is one sign of carpenter ant damage that you may notice. Newly gnawed wood that tends to be rough with a pair of tooth marks readily visible may be evidence of mice or rats. Open-celled paper-like nests that resemble umbrellas found on the undersides of eaves, soffits, deck/porch rails, window and door frames are signs of wasp infestation. Our trained pest management professionals can assist you in finding evidence of a pest problem.