Recognizing Rats and Their Presence in Your Home Rats are nocturnal creatures known for their agility and adaptability, making them difficult to spot. However, their physical appearance can help identify them. Common rats, such as the Norway rat or roof rat, typically have a long, scaly tail, rounded ears, and a pointed snout. Adult rats […]
Rodent Control Once a couple of rodents get inside your home, they are extremely likely to make a nest there if they can find food, water, and shelter. Once rodents have set up a nest in your home, they will soon start breeding, and after going undetected for a while, they will be very difficult […]
Termite Control Termites are one of the most destructive pests you can find in our area, which is why an annual termite inspection is an absolute must. If subterranean termites are allowed to live without detection for extended periods of time, they can cause thousands of dollars in damage to a home or business like […]
Identifying Stinging Insects and Their Presence in Your Home Stinging insects, such as bees, wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets, are common pests that can be identified by their physical characteristics and behavior. Bees are generally hairy with rounded bodies and come in a variety of colors, including yellow, black, and orange. Wasps and hornets, on […]
Identifying Cockroaches and Their Presence in Your Home Cockroaches are nocturnal insects that are often associated with unclean environments, but they can invade any home in search of food, water, and shelter. Identifying a cockroach starts with recognizing its physical characteristics. Most species have flat, oval-shaped bodies with long antennae and six legs. They range […]
Identifying Ants and Their Presence in Your Home Ants are social insects that can quickly invade your home, searching for food, water, and shelter. They are typically small, ranging from 1/16 to 1/2 inch in length, and come in various colors such as black, brown, red, or yellow, depending on the species. Ants have a […]
Identifying Mosquitoes and Their Presence in Your Home Mosquitoes are small, flying insects known for their long, slender legs, narrow bodies, and elongated mouthparts, which they use to feed on blood. Adult mosquitoes are typically less than half an inch long and have scaled wings that produce a characteristic high-pitched buzzing sound when they fly. […]
Identifying Bed Bugs and Their Presence in Your Home Bed bugs are small, wingless insects known for their ability to hide in cracks and crevices and feed on the blood of humans and animals. They are oval-shaped, flat, and reddish-brown, measuring about 4 to 5 millimeters in length—roughly the size of an apple seed. Bed […]
Identifying Fleas and Their Presence in Your Home Fleas are tiny, wingless insects that feed on the blood of animals and humans. They are usually reddish-brown, about 2 to 3 millimeters in size, and have flat, narrow bodies covered in bristles that help them move through fur. One of their most distinctive features is their […]