Protecting Your Loved Ones

Having a mouse in the house is not pleasant, and it is actually something that you need to address right away, no matter how nice it sounds to say, "I have a mouse in the house!" You don't have to actually see the mouse to know that there's probably one inside your home. You might notice droppings or chewed-up holes in cereal boxes. If you notice any of these things, here are four reasons you need to act fast in getting pest eradication:

Termites have a caste society. This means that they have a king, a queen, ladies-in-waiting who want to be queen, soldiers, and workers (pawns).  A war with termites does not end if you kill the queen and corner the king. In fact, there are several reasons why attempting to destroy termites by killing the queen will not work: The "Ladies-in-Waiting" Molt into Queen-dom Termites always have back-up plans. If it was not for the destruction that they do to human abodes, you could almost respect their ability to plan ahead.

Roaches can be unwelcome guests in your home, and preventing roach infestations can be a particular challenge if you live in an apartment. The habits of your neighbors can sometimes make you the victim of roach invaders, but fortunately, there are a few things you can do to protect your apartment. Use this guide to help keep these pests away, and contact a residential pest management service if you suspect you already have roaches in your home.

When it comes to household pests, carpet beetles may be less known, but they are still capable of causing a great deal of damage. The University of Florida IFAS Extension points out that these beetles destroy a wide range of fabrics, including wool, fur, and silk. They can infest your clothing as well as your furniture and carpeting. If you spot these insects, you'll need to follow the steps below to achieve proper pest control.

Although there are several ways that you can get rid of a bed bug infestation in your home, it's always best to prevent a pest problem in the first place. Not only are bed bugs a nuisance, they can also be costly to get rid of. Even though there are some natural ways to get rid of the bugs yourself, you most likely will have to call in a professional extermination company to eradicate the issue.

Summer is finally on the way. It's time to start planning for some fun activities. It's also time to start preparing for the onslaught of ants that you're bound to experience. There's something about summer that brings out all the ants. Now that it's warming up, ants are going to be looking for some quick access to food, water, and nesting materials. That's where your yard – and home – come into their plans.

Ticks are active during the warmer seasons, with high levels of activity in late spring (depending on your climate) to deep into the summer months. They love open spaces with ample foliage where they can lay their eggs and hide out to hitch a ride on an unwitting host. If you are worried about ticks and the varying diseases they have and don't want to become afflicted with them or have these pests bothering your pets or children, spraying the ticks with a fatal chemical agent is a great way to keep them at bay.

The owners of pet-free homes are often surprised when they discover itchy welts appearing on their skin. Flea bites may be mistaken for those of mosquitos or bed bugs. If these other two common pests have been ruled out, fleas are probably the culprit. Homes can have fleas residing in them even without cats or dogs in the house. Here are some of the ways they are introduced to the environment.