Mosquitoes Are All Over Me And My Family As Soon As We Go Outside. What Can Be Done For Them?

We have a new service program specifically targeted toward mosquitoes. This treatment program uses a fine mist application of microencapsulated materials to treat all of the foliage around your house and yard. This targeted application kills mosquitoes where they rest and hide during the day.

I Have A Brick Home, Why Do I Need To Worry About Termites?

Unless your home has steel studs and floor joists, you need to worry. Behind your walls are wood studs, beneath you feet are wood floors, and floor joists, around your windows and doors, are wood frames. You are surrounded by wood even if it is not entirely visible. Termites can enter a home through a …

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Why Do I Need To Have My Home Serviced In The Winter? Don’t All The Bugs Die When It Gets Cold?

The reason we treat your home year-round is that insects actually don’t die off over the winter. They go deeper down into the soil or like ladybugs they will come inside to stay warm. Insects are smart enough to recognize the oncoming cold and build up supplies of food for the winter. We actually use …

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Do Ants Or Termites Have Wings?

Actually, both do. The winged versions of these pests are the reproductives that the colony sends out to try and start new colonies. It is important however to know if it is an ant or a termite. Winged ants are harmless and their presence means that there is a nest, usually outside the home, and …

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Why Do I See More Mice In The Fall And Winter?

Mice enter homes in the fall and winter months because their natural foods (insects, plants, and seeds) are in short supply. They are also attracted to the heat that escapes from buildings. Things like long grass, overgrown bushes, and piles of leaves provide an excellent home for mice to live in right next to your …

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Do You Accept Competitors’ Coupons?

We accept most competitors’ coupons, but only on initial services or termite control. There are a few that we do not accept, but feel free to ask when you call to see if the coupon can be accepted.

Our Dog Found A Dead Mouse In The Yard. Should I Be Concerned With Secondary Poisoning Because The Mouse Might Have Eaten From The Rodent Bait Stations?

No. The materials we sell and use to service around your home will not accumulate to dangerous levels inside a mouse or other rodent. In general, these pests require only a single feeding for control, which would not be enough to harm larger pets.

Every Fall And Spring, I Get An Influx Of Ladybugs. What Can I Do?

These pests are simply trying to stay warm inside your walls and home over the winter. Control of these pests starts in the fall. You should seal as many cracks and crevices as possible around windows and doors and under siding. A residual treatment around these areas also will help kill any that find a …

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I Haven’t Seen Any Problems Since You Began Regular Service, Do I Really Need To Keep A Regular Program?

The reason you haven’t seen any problems is because of our regular service. By treating your home on a regular basis, we maintain a barrier that keeps pests out, so you don’t see them. If service was stopped, we’re sure that pest activity would increase.

I Saw A Mouse In My Garage, Is My House Infested?

Not necessarily. You may have just a single mouse in the house. The only way to really know is to have a professional inspect for signs of infestation or to purchase glue traps and monitor the activity yourself. Many times a single mouse will enter a home for food or shelter if the door is …

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