Get all the Facts about Pests... and then call PestNow to exterminate them!
Common Household Pests that you may not know the facts about.
Have pests in your home? Browse this section to identify them, get the facts and understand the risks they could bring to your home and to your family, then call PestNow and get them exterminated from your residence!
Ants
And not the cartoon variety either! A lot is written about ant identification but in most cases the customers tell me "I don't care what species of ant it is or what you call them, I just want them GONE!" The good news is that advancements in products and technology have made ant treatments easier, more efficient and safer.
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Bats
Bats outside good. bats inside, not good! Bats are beneficial creatures controlling nuisance and dangerous pests such as mosquitoes and other insects but inside a dwelling they are dangerous. In our area we have two types of bats that enter structure: the Big Brown Bat and the Small Brown Bat (that is their actual names), simple enough, right?
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Bed Bugs
Just the mention of them sends shivers up your spine. These blood sucking devils have made a resurgent come back. They're not only plaguing hotels now, but bed bugs have found their way into our homes. This is one of the most difficult insects to eliminate and one that you can't live with. These cryptic bloodsuckers live in the folds and creases of your bed out of sight and emerge at night while you and your family are sleeping to feed on your blood! Because their saliva has a numbing agent in it you don't feel the penetration as the insect feeds on you.
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Bees
Great and necessary for the environment BUT AT A DISTANCE PLEASE! Bees and wasps sting and for some people that's life threatening! The bees and wasps that you should be concerned with are those nesting in or on your structure, which is the threat. Bees pollinating around your flowers and plants are doing what nature intends for them to do, but when these stinging friends decide to set up house with you it is time to draw the line.
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Crickets
Are they a problem? That depends on how you feel about them. Most people are unaware that there are two types of crickets in our area. The neat looking cricket you see on the Disney channel and then there is this gross looking prehistoric looking freak they call a Camel Cricket or Cave Cricket. Jimmy the Cricket, the one that looks like the Disney character is a Field Cricket and is most often seasonal and in most cases easy to control.
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Roaches
Roaches are not easy; don't buy into any slick salesman's pitch. Roaches, no matter what kind, German, Oriental, American or Martian, whatever, roaches are not easy. Proper control or elimination of roach infestations has to be a partnership with the client and the technician treating the home. Also, there is no "magic wand" or miracle product, it is a series of treatments designed to reduce the population until the problem is either under control or solved.
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Rodents
Cute, cartoonish..NOT! Rats and mice are responsible for the spread of a number of diseases either directly or by contamination of food or indirectly by way of rodent fleas and mice. Rats continuously gnaw to keep the growth of their teeth in check and to gain entrance to obtain food and shelter. Rats and mice destroy approximately ten times more food through urination and defecation then they actually eat.
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Spiders
Who doesn't like the story of Charlotte's Web? Charlotte, the main character was a barn spider that captured the friendship and attention of a pig named Wilbur. Great reading and good for kids of all ages, however, I am not sure I would want to live with Charlotte in my house. Spiders are beneficial as they are nature's pest control operators, they eat other insects. Most spiders are not dangerous, however, the truth is they give a lot of people the creeps and there are some nasty ones out there that can create a nasty wound if you or one of your family are bitten.
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Termites
Subterranean termites are what we deal with in this area of the country, they're the real deal.. they can cause significant and structural damage to your home behind the finished walls and floors. In the spring the colony produces a swarming insect that gets the attention of the homeowners if you're lucky. The swarm is a "snapshot" in time and it goes away quickly.
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Ticks
Every year the reports of Lyme Disease, West Nile and other vector born diseases gets higher. What can you do to protect you and your family in your own yard and house? Superior Pest Management cannot guarantee you will never face one of these problems but it can guarantee we can reduce you and your families' risk. Call our Call Center to speak to an inspector to find out how.
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Wildlife
As our population pushes further into the country we are forced to live in areas where natural wildlife is your neighbor. This poses a problem when those cute animals become unwelcome guests. A raccoon is pretty cute on TV but when you see one snarling at you from your attic it's time to decide who has to leave. Birds, bats, snakes, all types of wildlife are presenting problems for homeowners today and it will only get worse as more and more habitat is used for building.
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Ants
And not the cartoon variety either! A lot is written about ant identification but in most cases the customers tell me "I don't care what species of ant it is or what you call them, I just want them GONE!" The good news is that advancements in products and technology have made ant treatments easier, more efficient and safer.
We will need some basic information to help us solve this problem such as what color the ants are, where they're located, how big they are and if you've ever had this problem before and we'll figure out the rest. The first step in getting rid of them is to call or e-mail us; we'll take it from there.
Bats outside good. bats inside, not good! Bats are beneficial creatures controlling nuisance and dangerous pests such as mosquitoes and other insects but inside a dwelling they are dangerous. In our area we have two types of bats that enter structure: the Big Brown Bat and the Small Brown Bat (that is their actual names), simple enough, right? Both have a habit of entering structures and setting up house in numbers. The two most prevalent dangers are their droppings they leave in the nest sites (guano) and rabies, both can produce fatal results.
If you have experienced a bat in the house first call your county health department and ask for instructions, second call our Call Center so that we can dispatch a trained inspector out to investigate the attic and the structure to determine how extensive extent the problem may be. Remember, inspections are free and you are better safe than sorry.
Just the mention of them sends shivers up your spine. These blood sucking devils have made a resurgent come back. They're not only plaguing hotels now, but bed bugs have found their way into our homes. This is one of the most difficult insects to eliminate and one that you can't live with. These cryptic bloodsuckers live in the folds and creases of your bed out of sight and emerge at night while you and your family are sleeping to feed on your blood! Because their saliva has a numbing agent in it you don't feel the penetration as the insect feeds on you.
In the morning, however, the skin reacts to the unsanitary saliva and becomes infected causing red bumps that itch and swell slightly. You can't live with bedbugs and the longer you wait; the harder it is to eliminate the problem. Like roaches, the success of the treatment depends on the partnership between the treatment company and the clients, both need to work together to solve this difficult problem. Don't be sold on "easy fixes", bed bug elimination takes effort and compliance. Call today to speak with a trained inspector to determine the next course of action.
Great and necessary for the environment BUT AT A DISTANCE PLEASE! Bees and wasps sting and for some people that's life threatening! The bees and wasps that you should be concerned with are those nesting in or on your structure, which is the threat. Bees pollinating around your flowers and plants are doing what nature intends for them to do, but when these stinging friends decide to set up house with you it is time to draw the line.
Bees and wasps also have a nasty habit of swarming to protect them; this can be a life-threatening thing even if you are not allergic to them. With that being said, why would you consider treating it yourself? Would you consider performing your own root canal? Of course not, leave the bee / wasp treatment to a trained professional. If you have bees / wasps nesting in or on your structure call us, we'll figure out what type you're dealing with and tell you how the problem can be solved. Don't risk injury or worse, it's not worth it.
Are they a problem? That depends on how you feel about them. Most people are unaware that there are two types of crickets in our area. The neat looking cricket you see on the Disney channel and then there is this gross looking prehistoric looking freak they call a Camel Cricket or Cave Cricket.
Jimmy the Cricket, the one that looks like the Disney character is a Field Cricket and is most often seasonal and in most cases easy to control. The ugly freak, the Camel Cricket, is a problem and more difficult to control. There are other features and problems this guy brings into the house and it is not seasonal. Call the Call Center to speak to our "in house" inspector to determine what you are dealing with.
Roaches are not easy; don't buy into any slick salesman's pitch. Roaches, no matter what kind, German, Oriental, American or Martian, whatever, roaches are not easy. Proper control or elimination of roach infestations has to be a partnership with the client and the technician treating the home. Also, there is no "magic wand" or miracle product, it is a series of treatments designed to reduce the population until the problem is either under control or solved. This is rarely done in one treatment, don't be fooled.
The goal is to control or get rid of the problem for good, not just a short period of time. A phone call to our Call Center can assist you today to take the first step as you talk to our on call inspector to determine what is the best course of action for you to consider. With roaches, it only gets worse the longer you wait.
Cute, cartoonish..NOT! Rats and mice are responsible for the spread of a number of diseases either directly or by contamination of food or indirectly by way of rodent fleas and mice. Rats continuously gnaw to keep the growth of their teeth in check and to gain entrance to obtain food and shelter.
Rats and mice destroy approximately ten times more food through urination and defecation then they actually eat. Additionally rats and mice are blamed for the majority of house fires in the United States and around the world as they chew through the electrical wires in walls and attics. Rodents (rats and mice) present a significant health and safety issue in our homes.
Who doesn't like the story of Charlotte's Web? Charlotte, the main character was a barn spider that captured the friendship and attention of a pig named Wilbur. Great reading and good for kids of all ages, however, I am not sure I would want to live with Charlotte in my house. Spiders are beneficial as they are nature's pest control operators, they eat other insects.
Most spiders are not dangerous, however, the truth is they give a lot of people the creeps and there are some nasty ones out there that can create a nasty wound if you or one of your family are bitten. They can also get out of control with their population if the insect population is out of control. It is a food chain thing, more insects... more spiders.
To control or eliminate indoor spider problems, eliminate the insect food chain. I can read Charlotte's web to my grandchildren all night and day and feel comfortable but I am not comfortable with my kids sleeping with real spiders.. make sense? Call our on duty inspector today for more answers.
Subterranean termites are what we deal with in this area of the country, they're the real deal.. they can cause significant and structural damage to your home behind the finished walls and floors. In the spring the colony produces a swarming insect that gets the attention of the homeowners if you're lucky. The swarm is a "snapshot" in time and it goes away quickly. The homeowner forgets the incident until the next year; however, the problem did not go away. The termites were eating away at the wooden infrastructure year round 24/7.
By the time you do have someone look at it there are thousands of dollars in damages that homeowners insurance will not cover. Don't ignore subterranean termites, have one of our inspectors investigate ANY suspicion today. Inspections are free, what do you have to lose but future damages and heartburn?
Every year the reports of Lyme Disease, West Nile and other vector born diseases gets higher. What can you do to protect you and your family in your own yard and house? Superior Pest Management cannot guarantee you will never face one of these problems but it can guarantee we can reduce you and your families' risk. Call our Call Center to speak to an inspector to find out how.
As our population pushes further into the country we are forced to live in areas where natural wildlife is your neighbor. This poses a problem when those cute animals become unwelcome guests. A raccoon is pretty cute on TV but when you see one snarling at you from your attic it's time to decide who has to leave.
Birds, bats, snakes, all types of wildlife are presenting problems for homeowners today and it will only get worse as more and more habitat is used for building. Superior Pest Management is ahead of the pack (pun intended) with certified and trained wildlife experts on staff. We have programs and solutions for your toughest wildlife problem, call and speak to one of our experts today.
