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Few things are quite as irritating as settling in on your patio or deck with a good book on a cool summer's evening and getting attacked by mosquitoes and other insects. Eliminating pests inside your home is oftentimes simple, but getting rid of the exterior pests can be a bit more complicated since they can come from so many places. Our blog will show you how to control exterior pests and even a few tips for keeping your home pest-free. We hope that the information that we have provided here will help you relax when you want to without having to deal with insects, rodents and other pests.

Different Pests, Different Problems

21 December 2020
 Categories: , Blog

There are many different types of pests to try to protect your home from, and many different reasons why the various kinds of pests are problematic. This basic guide on pest control issues with different types may be helpful when it comes to better-protecting your home from pest infestations and damages. 

Termites

Termites are pests you always want to be on the lookout for, and that you always want to try to prevent from coming to your home. One thing you want to do is to keep things like woodpiles away from the house. Also, if you have trees removed, you need to have the stumps removed from the property as well, because termites can be attracted to these types of things. Signs that you may have a termite problem include finding a lot of wings in one location, or by spotting small dirt tunnels along any of the walls of your home. If you have any reason to think you may have termites, pest control needs to come out right away, because termites can cause extensive damage to your house.

Roaches

Roaches are can infest your home more quickly than you may think. This is because a dirty home isn't the only thing that can put a person at risk. Even clean homes can have roaches brought in when things like furniture or appliances are purchased used. In fact, they can even come in with things bought from a store at times, such as large bags of dog food or anything else. Pay attention when you turn on lights after dark if you think you have a roach problem, as this will be an easy way to find out. As soon as you suspect that you have even one roach in the house, have pest control come out immediately, because roaches are dirty, hard to get rid of, can be bad for your health, and can quickly cause a large infestation. 

Bed bugs

Bed bugs also can easily get into any home. They are known for being hitchhikers, and they can be picked up on clothing, luggage, or other items, and brought into your home. Many times, people get bed bugs on their luggage in hotels then bring them home. They are very tiny and can leave you riddled with bites if you have a good case of them. As soon as you think you find a bed bug in your home, have pest control out right away.

For more information about pest control services, contact a local company.