Cockroaches
Just the thought of these critters is enough to make most people cringe. The cockroach has the reputation that it must thrive on because they spread so many dangerous diseases and are quite harmful to health.
You definitely wouldn’t need them anywhere near to your home or business, right? In order to ensure a good health and maintaining your property, you must consider clearing out every single roach in your home or business.
You can always treat their occurrence in a professional way by:
Using bait traps to lure roaches into traps and kill them.
Using caulk or another sealant to close off leaked areas.
Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are considered a health hazard as they can spread diseases like malaria, Zika virus and dengue fever. These are all fatal diseases which make it extremely important to avoid mosquito bites. In some areas mosquito can also cause irritation on the skin due to their bites.
Eliminate standing water where mosquito can lay their eggs
Install screens on doors and windows
Ants
Ants aren’t known for invading homes, destroying picnics, or eating ice cream in one’s kitchen. However, ants can have a profound impact on your health by carrying diseases like salmonella and E. coli. Ants can also trigger allergies and asthma attacks in people.
Eliminate ants invasion to your home by:
Use a pesticide to kill the ants. Be sure to follow the directions carefully.
Prevent ants from entering your home or business by sealing up cracks and crevices.
spiders
A spider is a type of arachnid that has eight legs, two body segments, and no wings. Spiders are found all over the world and can range in size from less than a millimeter to over a foot in length. Whether you reside near Santa Rosa Beach, Panama City Beach, Gulf Breeze, or Fort Walton Beach, you don’t want these annoying crawlies near your residence as they can multiply quickly and are a pain to get rid of.
Spiders generally live in warm, moist environments. And to get rid of them:
Vacuum regularly to remove spiders and their webs.
Keep your windows and doors closed as much as possible to prevent spiders from coming inside.
Apply a spider repellent around the perimeter of your home.
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs have made a comeback in the United States, but they’re even more prevalent in other parts of the world. They’re often found in schools, hotels, and house throughout different communities. Immigrants and international travel has contributed to the resurgence of bedbugs here. Bedbugs are small, brownish insects that feed on animals and humans; however, their diet includes human blood exclusively.
Clear these pests out of your way:
Vacuum the affected area thoroughly to remove any bugs and eggs.
Apply a residual insecticide to cracks and crevices around the bed to prevent bugs from hiding there.
Rodents
Whether they are roof rats, Norway rats, mice, or any other rodent, you don’t want them in your home. They carry disease, get into your food, and cause other problems.
To avoid rodents in your home, consider these tips:
- Clean and vacuum often.
- Close your doors and windows when not using them.
- Take out the trash regularly.
- Don’t leave food containers open.
Wasps/Hornets
While wasps and hornets not be the most dangerous pests around, they are still very annoying. For example, a bee or mosquito buzzing for hours on end by your ear in the middle of the night is something no one wants to experience. But if you do, get in touch with us now and get a free estimate!
Ticks
Ticks are like fleas, and they are a common pest that likes to stick around where the grass is high. They can and do get on people and animals, making them difficult to remove once they’ve attached on the blood of their host.
Use the following tips to get rid of this annoying blood-sucking pest:
Vacuum regularly and dispose of the bag immediately to prevent re-infestation.
Use a filter in your vacuum to trap small ticks.
Termites
One of the most common pests in Fort Walton Beach is termites. Termites can cause a lot of damage to your property, and they can be difficult to do away with. It is also highly recommended to perform a quick termite inspection at least a month within your property.
There are dry wood and subterranean termites as well as powder, fungus, pale-headed and damp wood termite species. They are also found in Northwest Florida.
However, if you want to have some sort of termite control and wish to avoid getting hindered by this pest, you can:
Find and repair any leaks or cracks in your home that may be providing entry for the termites
Eliminate any sources of moisture that could be providing a habitat for termites
Bait system to lure the termite away from your home is a great termite control trick
Carpenter Ants
Carpenter ants are the type of insect that can really damage both your home and business; many times they can be difficult to identify because of their small size and subtle brown coloring. Additionally, carpenter ants have unusual ecological characteristics and live in a wide range of habitats as well as varying climates.
You can use the given tips to do away with these annoying pests:
Trim trees and shrubs away from your property.
Store firewood and other potential nesting materials away from your home.
