Cockroaches
We can all agree that cockroaches are disgusting critters. They scurry about, spreading bacteria wherever they go. They may be on your floor, your kitchen counters, and even on your food! There are a few different types of cockroaches in the United States. The most common are the American, German, and Oriental. They may not be stinging insects, but you don’t want any of them in your home.
If you would like to avoid cockroaches in your home, consider these tips:
Close gaps in the exterior of your home.
Please take out your garbage often, and don’t let it pile up.
Replace damaged or torn window and door screens.
Clean your house and vacuum regularly.
Check your packages for cockroaches before bringing them indoors.
Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are annoying little critters that cause customers to desire a pest control company. They buzz around your head and bite, and these bites leave itchy bumps that are extremely hard to avoid scratching. On top of this, mosquitoes can also be dangerous. While not every mosquito that lands on you will be a carrier, some mosquitoes carry diseases and viruses. Because of this, you won’t want them making their home on your property and breeding. Many mosquitoes in Birmingham, AL, come out at dusk and remain active for several hours.
To avoid mosquitoes, consider the following tips:
Turn buckets and containers on your property upside down.
Fill in any holes in your yard.
Remove standing water from around your home.
Proper lawn care but cutting your grass short.
Remove stumps, branches, and debris from your property.
Ants
You may see a few ants on your counter carrying sandwich crumbs off to some unknown location and think nothing of it. The problem is, where they are going is their colony—which is likely in your house. Argentine, fire, and sugar ants can set up a settlement inside your home and grow from there. It is dangerous to have fire ants in particular; while some species of ants won’t bite you immediately, fire ants definitely will.
If you would like to avoid an ant infestation and fleas in your home, consider these tips:
Rinse cans and containers before you throw them out.
Remove tree branches and debris from your property.
Put food away after you are done eating it.
Use weather-stripping on your windows and doors.
Rodents
No one likes seeing a rodent scurry by their feet! There are a few common rodents that you may see in your home. These include mice, roof rats, and Norway rats. These rodents can vary in size and appearance, but they all can damage your home. Rodents destroy walls, chew through wires, eat your food, and even spread disease.
To make sure rodents aren’t scurrying around your house, consider these tips:
Clean your home and vacuum it often.
Take out your garbage often.
Use your garbage disposal.
Close your doors and windows.
Put your food in containers, and don’t leave it out.
Wasps/Hornets
Wasps and hornets are mean. They are way more aggressive than many pests and attack you if you get too close. Their stings hurt a lot and can be terrible if you have an allergy. The problem is you may not even know you have an allergy. You may also have friends or family visiting who may be allergic to wasps and hornets, putting them at risk any time they come over.
If you see a wasp or hornet nest, you’ll want to eliminate it immediately. The safest way to remove a wasp or hornet nest is to contact a company that specializes in pest control. The most common wasps are yellow jackets and are very aggressive and territorial. A pest control specialist can destroy the wasp or hornet nest and ensure they don’t set up another nest in the future, providing happy customers.
spiders
Creepy spiders can make their way inside and spin webs in the corners of your house. Some of these spiders are harmless and aren’t anything to worry about. That said, their nets will grow and get annoying. Other types of spiders are hazardous and can even be deadly. You’ll want to ensure spiders stay outside and not inside your Birmingham homes.
You avoid a spider infestation. Consider these tips to ensure pest control:
Repair tears in your door and window screens.
Get rid of your yard’s wood piles, rock piles, and debris.
Make sure there are no cracks in the exterior wall of your home.
Clear away spider webs when you see them.
Keep your windows and doors closed when not using them.
Termites and carpenter ants
Termites and carpenter ants are pretty safe for people and pets, but not so much when it comes to properties. These pests are known for the destruction they cause. They are responsible for billions of dollars in damage every year. You may have thousands of dollars in repairs if they infest your house. These pests also tend to breed and spread quickly. If you see a few and don’t do anything, you’ll find that there are a ton more later. When there is termite damage to a house, the damage is irreversible and causes thousands of dollars when left untreated. If you are unsure if there are termites in your home or not is essential to get a termite inspection and get termite control if needed as soon as possible.
Termites and carpenter ants need to be removed with the help of Alabama professional services pest control specialists and an experienced pest control technician. They know where to look and have the experience and tools needed to eliminate your pest infestation. Don’t wait until there is too much damage before calling for Ant and Termite control.
