ANTS

Pavement ants
range in size from 1/16 in to 1/8 in long. They generally nest in soil, most times in the cracks of the pavement hence the name. They can also be found behind walls inside the home where dampness builds . They also come up underneath slabs and can sometimes be very difficult to control.

Carpenter ants
range in size from ¼ in to 1 inch long. They prefer damp wood to build nests. Besides seeing live or dead ants, another sign there are ants present is sawdust. They feed on mainly on sweets. They are very difficult to control. They can nest indoors and out. If outside, they can travel inside your home from up to 100 yards away. Sometimes traveling from this distance, eliminating the nest is not always possible.

BEES & WASPS

 

Solitary WASP
Paper wasp
Constructs a nest in the shape of an upside down umbrella. They generally nest in gutters or under ledges, in outdoor light fixtures, usually always in a shaded area where protected from rain.

Secada killer 
These wasps nest under ground. Signs of nesting are big mounds of excavated dirt on lawns. Like their name they hunt cicadas and use them as food for their young.






Digger wasp
Like cicada killers they also nest in the ground but make smaller mounds leaving a perfectly drilled hole. They also hunt prey for their offspring.






Mud dauber
Like cicada killers they also nest in the ground but make smaller mounds leaving a perfectly drilled hole. They also hunt prey for their offspring.

Bald faced hornet
This species is actually a wasp but given the hornet name because it builds a nest out in the open usually hanging from a tree limb or under a soffit. The size of the nest generally ranges from the size of a softball to the size of a basketball. Like yellowjackets, these wasps are very aggressive and will sting even if you get too close to a nest. Do not attempt to treat them on your own.

CARPENTER BEE
These bees only nest in wood. They look like bumble bees but larger. They drill perfect holes in wood and the males will be seen hovering around the holes protecting females and larvae. Only females will sting but they all can be intimidating. They can do a good amount of damage to soffits, decks, playgrounds, garages, and any other wood framing around the house. They must be stopped or the damage will get worse every year.

BUMBLE BEE
They nest underground only and are not that aggressive but will bite if provoked.

MICE
A mouse only needs ¼ in to enter a home. They leave droppings, urine, and they will chew electrical wires and bags and boxes of food that gets contaminated. Sealing all cracks and crevices will help but this can not be done until control measures are taken. Let us inspect, control, and make the right recommendations.

RAT
Like the mouse a rat in similar except it is larger in size and will nest inside or out. Outside you see burrows of dirt going under rocks, fences, sheds, garages, crawl spaces, etc..

SQUIRREL
They gray tree squirrel is a common problem entering homes through the roof most times in attics and soffits.  They must be all trapped and removed before any repairs of holes are done.  If a hole is closed and a squirrel is trapped INSIDE it will do damage trying to get out in some situations getting into the house.  If a hole is closed and a squirrel is trapped OUTSIDE it will do damage to the exterior of the house to try to get in gnawing and scratching at the house.

RACCOON
Raccoons also nest in attics and soffits like squirrels but can be more dangerous being more likely to be rabid.  They also can nest underneath decks and crawl spaces that have open access from the outside.

 

Control We use humane removal methods to rid your home of these animals.  Using traps, we can safely remove an animal without harming it.  When all animals are remove, in some cases, we can patch the entrance hole, stopping any further problems. If you hear noises coming from the attic or soffits around your home , there is a good chance a squirrel or raccoon is getting in to make a home for itself. Call now to let us check your home free of charge.


SAFE HARM FREE ANIMAL REMOVAL TRAPS

german cockroacH
The most common is the german cockroach.  They can easily get out of control because of rapid reproduction.  Each female produces 30 to 50 babies every 3 to 4 weeks.  The female babies are ready to produce their own in 30 days.  Hundreds to thousands will be present within weeks.  They generally can be found in the kitchen and bathroom.  They need water to survive and will eat anything. 
Other roaches include American, Oriental, and Brown Banded.  Both American and Oriental roaches can be found in basements where its moist and humid.  Brown Banded roaches can be confused with the German roach having the same colors but do not get out of control and will not be found in all the same areas.  This roach is more of a problem in the southern states where its warm all year round.

american cockroach

oriental cockroach

brown banded cockroach

Camel crickets
The Camel Cricket is a recent pest to homeowners showing up in basements and garages.  They like dampness and will eat insects and paper.  They do not make noise but will hop very high. They are active all year round but a lot of complaints come in the Fall.

EARWIGS
Earwigs are most common in july and august and can be seen in the basement and main floor of the home. They need dampness and will mainly nest under siding and shingles.

House centipede
Found in basement.  Looks hairy and moves very quickly across the floor.

CArpet beetles
Found in most homes the carpet beetle can do severe damage to carpeting.  Signs would be larvae looking like a cocoons.

CLOTHES MOTH
Clothes moth feeds on natural fiber only like wool. Signs would be larvae like a cocoon around clothes in draws and closets and also signs of holes in clothes.

GRAIN MOTH  
Also known as pantry moth or Indian meal moth.  These moths will infest all types of grain products in your kitchen or pantry or any where you store these types of dry foods.  The source comes from food manufacturers and will come from a box of pasta or grain.  Its sometimes difficult to stop early so larvae will spread and the kitchen will have to be treated.  Signs include larvae cocoon like along edges of walls and ceiling and small brown moths flying around.

Fleas
Fleas are 1/16 to 1/8 in and feed on the blood of their hosts. They will feed on humans and pets and can go unnoticed for weeks. Besides having your pet treated by a vet, your home must be treated along with a thorough vacuuming.