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Exclusive Services
We offer a wide variety of quality pest control programs, including general maintenance, wood-destroying insect reports, and much more. Our goal is to ensure that all pest problems are effectively addressed using the latest technology and techniques. Here are just a few of the services below that we provide:
Flea & Tick Treatment
Fleas and ticks are both common pests that can cause discomfort to pets and humans, but they have distinct differences. Here’s how to identify them:
Physical Characteristics of Fleas:
Size: Fleas are tiny, usually about 1/8 inch (1.5 to 3.3 mm) long, which makes them hard to spot without close inspection.
Color: They are generally dark brown or reddish-brown.
Body Shape: Fleas have a flattened, laterally compressed body (squished from side to side), which helps them move easily through fur and feathers.
Legs: Fleas have long, powerful hind legs that allow them to jump long distances relative to their body size (up to 7 inches vertically).
Antennae: Fleas have short antennae that are not very noticeable.
Signs of Flea Infestation:
Bites: Flea bites often appear as small, red, itchy bumps on the skin. They are typically found on the lower legs, ankles, and around the waist. Clusters of bites can appear in groups or rows. Flea bites are often very itchy and may become inflamed.
Flea Dirt: Fleas leave behind black specks that look like pepper, which is actually flea feces. You may see these specks on pet fur, bedding, or furniture. When you place them on a damp paper towel, they turn red (because they are digested blood).
Visible Fleas: You might spot small, dark-brown jumping insects on your pet or in areas where they rest.
Excessive Scratching: Pets or animals infested with fleas will often scratch, bite, or lick at areas of their body where fleas are feeding, typically around the neck, tail, and belly.
Identifying Ticks:
Ticks are arachnids (related to spiders) and are known for their ability to attach to and feed on the blood of mammals, birds, and sometimes reptiles.
Physical Characteristics of Ticks:
Size: Ticks range from about 1/8 inch when unfed to about 1/2 inch or more when engorged with blood.
Color: They vary in color, but they are usually brown, reddish-brown, or gray. The color can change when they are engorged with blood.
Body Shape: Ticks have a flat, oval shape when not engorged and become rounder and larger after feeding.
Eight Legs: As arachnids, ticks have eight legs (in contrast to insects, which have six).
Signs of Tick Infestation:
Visible Ticks: You may notice ticks attached to the skin of your pet or yourself. They often attach to areas with less fur or hair, such as the ears, neck, or underarms.
Bites and Redness: Tick bites may cause redness, swelling, and itching, though some ticks may transmit diseases that don't show immediate symptoms.
Engorged Ticks: After feeding on blood, ticks become engorged and larger, which can help you identify them more easily.
Diseases: Ticks can transmit diseases like Lyme disease, so if you see a tick attached to you or your pet, it’s important to remove it promptly.
Carpenter Ant Treatment
Physical Characteristics of Carpenter Ants:
Size: Carpenter ants are relatively large, typically ranging from 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch long, though some can be larger.
Color:
They are usually black, but some species can be red or bicolored (black and red).
Body Shape:
Carpenter ants have a rounded thorax (the middle section of their body) when viewed from the side, distinguishing them from other types of ants that may have a more "humpbacked" appearance.
Antennae: Their antennae are bent, not straight, which is another characteristic of carpenter ants.
Wings (if present): During mating season (usually in late spring or early summer), carpenter ants will have wings. The wings are longer than the body and are typically unequal in size.
Signs of Carpenter Ant Activity:
Frass: Carpenter ants create tunnels in wood and often leave behind sawdust-like debris called frass. This is a clear indicator of activity inside wooden structures.
Visible Ants: You might see carpenter ants wandering around indoors, especially at night when they’re most active.
Damaged Wood: If you find wood that feels soft or has been hollowed out, it may be infested with carpenter ants. They don't eat the wood but carve out galleries inside it for nesting.
Scent: Some species of carpenter ants produce a strong, sour odor, especially when the colony is disturbed.
Where to Look for Carpenter Ants:
Wooden structures: Check for nests in walls, beams, window sills, and wooden trim.
Moist or damaged wood: Carpenter ants prefer damp or rotting wood, so pay attention to places where water damage might occur, such as around leaky pipes, windows, and roofs.
Outdoors: Look for carpenter ants near tree stumps, fallen logs, or rotting wood in the yard, as they often establish nests outside before moving indoors.
If you observe any of these signs or features, you may have a carpenter ant problem and should take action to treat and eliminate them.
Bed Bug Treatment
Physical Characteristics of Bed Bugs:
Size: Adult bed bugs are about 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch long (roughly the size of an apple seed). They are flat and oval-shaped when not fed, but become more rounded and swollen after feeding.
Color:
Bed bugs are reddish-brown and turn darker (sometimes almost black) after feeding.
Newly hatched bed bugs (nymphs) are translucent or light yellow and very tiny.
Shape: Their bodies are oval-shaped and flattened, making them easily able to hide in small cracks and crevices.
Antennae: Bed bugs have short antennae, which are a characteristic feature of their appearance.
Signs of Bed Bug Infestation
Bites on Skin:
Bed bug bites usually appear as red, itchy welts. They often appear in a row or cluster, as bed bugs tend to feed multiple times on the same area of skin.
The bites may be on areas of the body that are exposed while sleeping (arms, neck, face, legs).
They are commonly itchy and may cause swelling or irritation.
Blood Stains: You might find small blood stains on your sheets, pillowcases, or clothing. These are from bed bugs feeding on you and then being squashed.
Dark Spots or Fecal Marks: Bed bugs leave behind dark, rust-colored spots on sheets, mattresses, and furniture. These marks are their feces, which is digested blood.
Shed Skins: As bed bugs grow, they molt (shed their exoskeletons). You may find pale, translucent exoskeletons near their hiding spots.
Musty Odor: A strong, sweet, musty odor is sometimes produced by bed bugs. This smell comes from the pheromones that they release, and it’s especially noticeable when the infestation is large.
Visible Bed Bugs: While bed bugs are excellent at hiding, they can sometimes be seen during the day, especially if the infestation is severe. They may hide in cracks and crevices of furniture, around seams of mattresses, in headboards, or behind wallpaper.
Where to Look for Bed Bugs:
Mattresses and Box Springs: Check the seams, folds, and edges. Bed bugs love to hide in these areas during the day.
Furniture: Inspect couch cushions, under and around furniture, behind headboards, or inside nightstands.
Cracks and Crevices: Look for cracks in walls, floorboards, and baseboards where they could be hiding.
Electrical Outlets and Switch Plates: Bed bugs can sometimes hide in the spaces around electrical outlets or light switches.
Luggage: If you’ve recently traveled, be sure to check your luggage and clothing for bed bugs before bringing them into your home.
Common Habitats for Bed Bugs
Hotels: Bed bugs are common in hotels or motels, especially in the seams of mattresses or upholstered furniture.
Apartment Complexes: Bed bugs can travel between apartments through cracks in walls, plumbing, and electrical systems.
Used Furniture: Used furniture, especially mattresses and couches, is a common source of bed bug infestations.
