 Nuisance Ants
Nuisance ants enter houses in search of food and water. When found scouts return to the nest and lead nestmates to the resource using chemical trails. Ants enter through cracks and other openings that may be very small. Sealing a house against ants is almost impossible. Control is generally aimed at elimination of the nest through baiting. We do not suggest using aerosol sprays as these are messy and hard to use correctly. They can also cause budding or split of the nest. |
 Wood Destroying Ants
Carpenter ants are important in the balance of nature because they burrow and nest in dead trees and enhance decay of the wood. They do not eat wood. When a colony gets very large (6-10 years old and has more than 2,000 workers), it may produce winged reproductives, called swarmers. Swarming usually occurs during warmer months. Carpenter ant swarms are more commonly observed from March-June. Swarmers are recognized by: 3 body segments and 2 pair of wings of un equil length. Homeowners may be concerned if they see carpenter ants inside. But, seeing carpenter ants inside the home does not necessarily mean the house is actually infested. It could mean the house is simply within foraging distance of a colony.
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 Bed Bugs
Adult bed bugs are light brown to reddish-brown, flattened, oval shaped and have no hind wings but front wings are vestigial and reduced to pad-like structures. Bed bugs have segmented abdomens with microscopic hairs that give them a banded appearance. Adults grow to 4–5 mm in length and 1.5–3 mm wide. Newly hatched nymphs are translucent, lighter in colour and become browner as they moult and reach maturity. Bed bugs may be mistaken for other insects such as booklice and carpet beetles, or vice-versa. They will hide in cracks and crevises within 5-8 feet of the area of sleeping. recommend a proper inspection from a trained professional.
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 Bees (Wasp and Hornets)
The various species of wasps fall into one of two main categories: solitary wasps and social wasps. Adult solitary wasps live and operate alone, and most do not construct nests. All adult solitary wasps are fertile. By contrast, social wasps exist in colonies numbering up to several thousand individuals and build nests. The type of nest produced by wasps can depend on the species and location. Many social wasps produce nests that are constructed predominantly from paper pulp. Social Wasps also use other types of nesting material that become mixed in with the nest. Near the close of the summer they can become more agressive.
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 Beetles
Beetles are generally characterized by a particularly hard exosceleton and hard forewings. The beetle's exoskeleton is made up of numerous plates called sclerity, separated by thin sutures. This design provides armored defenses while maintaining flexibility. The general anatomy of a beetle is quite uniform, although specific organs and appendages may vary greatly in appearances and function between the many families in the order. Like all insects, beetles' bodies are divided into three sections: the head, the thorax, and the abdomen. They are occasional invaders and nusance pests. |
 Cockroaches
Cockroaches are generally rather large insects. Most species are about the size of a thumbnail, but several species are bigger. A female German cockroach carries an egg capsule containing around 40 eggs. She drops the capsule prior to hatching, though live births do occur in rare instances. Development from eggs to adults takes 3 to 4 months. Cockroaches live up to a year. The female may produce up to eight egg cases in a lifetime; in favorable conditions, she can produce 300 to 400 offspring. Other species of cockroach, however, can produce an extremely high number of eggs in a lifetime; in some cases a female needs to be impregnated only once to be able to lay eggs for the rest of her life.
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 Fleas
Flea bites generally result in the formation of a slightly raised, swollen itching spot with a single puncture point at the center. The bites often appear in clusters or lines of two bites, and can remain itchy and inflamed for up to several weeks afterwards. Fleas can also lead to hair loss as a result of frequent scratching and biting by the animal, and can cause anemia in extreme cases. Fleas are a nuisance to their hosts, causing an itching sensation which in turn may result in the host attempting to remove the pest by biting, pecking, scratching, etc. in the vicinity of the parasite. Fleas are not simply a source of annoyance, however. Some people and animals suffer allergic reactions to flea saliva resulting in rashes.
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 Flying Pest
There are many different types of flies. A proper inspection will determa
House flies often nest and breed in unsanitary conditions, manure is especially conducive to house fly reproduction. Any feces left by animals will greatly attract the house fly. If house flies do breed indoors it will be around garbage cans. Fruit flies can nest in a variety of places. The most obvious is fermenting fruit, but they can also nest in trash cans, garbage disposals, underneath tables, and coolers. The area of breeding must be moist so the larvae can develop. Phorid flies can nest and breed in almost any type of material. They are generally associated with infesting dead animals. They will be found in mausoleums because they will breed inside of dead bodies. If they enter your home they can nest in drains, trash cans, grease traps, fermenting fruit, and any other rotting organic matter. |
 Mice
Primarily nocturnal animals, mice compensate for their poor eyesight with a keen sense of hearing, and rely especially on their sense of smell to locate food and avoid predators. In nature, mice are largely herbivores, consuming any kind of fruit or grain from plants. Consequently, mice adapt well to urban areas and are known for eating almost all types of food scraps. During the fall they can move into homes or storage areas. these area will be in close proximity of food and water, as they normally will travel short distances (25-40 feet) from their nests. These areas can be in homes (walls, kitchen, crawlspace ect..) Mice can at times be harmful rodents, damaging and eating crops, causing structural damage and spreading diseases through their parasites and feces.
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 Rats
Rats are also often cast in vicious and aggressive roles when in fact, their shyness helps keep them undiscovered for so long in an infested home. They are nocturnal by instinct. They to like the mouse have a keen sence of smell and hearing. We have multiple breeds of rats in this area. They are great climbers and swimmers. Their teeth grow at all times. This brings in a constant knawing reaction. Most nests are not noted till the problem has entered the sight, smell of humans. There prolific lifestyle will allow fast growth in areas that abuntant food and water is present. Living near a green belt or retaining ponds can bring them closer to our life styles.
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 Spiders
Spiders here come in many different shapes and sizes. With large transport of interstate commerce some poisonous spiders can enter our area. Spiders are reclusive also. they nest in dark areas. ie; crawlspaces, under appliances, under furnature. ect... during spring time you can see webs in the distance. spiders can be benificial in the control of flying insects. They are a natural way of controlling the insects is and around the house. But at times they can become a nuisance. Target control in necesary.
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 Store Product Pest
All stored items should be searched for signs of infestation. Remembering that not only opened products are vulnerable, but also products that are not yet opened. These pests come in your food products, right from the factory, if it's been processed, but they can also come from seeds, herbs or other natural products we have or store in our homes. All processed foods have this problem, no matter how careful any manufacturer is. It is impossible to eliminate a certain amount of "insect fragments" in these foodstuffs, so if you keep them too long, under the right conditions, you have bugs! And even if you just bought it, the supplier probably had them too long, or even the manufacturer.
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 carpet beetle
The brown, hairy larvae of carpet beetles usually are found in stored woolens, carpeting, lint accumulations, cracks and corners of closets, dresser drawers, and occasionally, in stored food and cupboards. The larvae are quite active and may appear almost anywhere in the house. It is probable that every home has some carpet beetles, although finding just a few is not usually considered a problem.
Adult carpet beetles are small, oval, black, and approximately 1/8in long. The adult beetles feed on pollen. The larvae often feed on lint but can cause serious damage by feeding on animal fibers—wool, fur, feathers, hair, bristles, mohair—in clothing, carpeting, upholstery, and other household furnishings. They do not feed on synthetic fabrics. Carpet beetles can also be pests in dried food products, such as flour, corn meal, cereal, and other similar foods. |
We take care of any pest issue, commercial or residential.
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