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No one likes to think about it, but the fact is that most of us have had to call in pest control for an infestation of cockroaches in our home at least once. If you live in an area of the country that has lots of hot summer months, then you know all too well what we’re talking about here. Cockroaches love to live in dark, wet environments, yet they can go up to three months with no food and up to one month with no water! This makes them very stubborn and hard to get rid of, but not impossible. Following are some tips and facts about these pesky nuisances and how to control them.

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Cockroaches thrive in wet areas of your home like the kitchen sink, laundry room and even your bathroom. They also tend to come out in the dark or at night when you’re sleeping. That’s why you often see them scatter all over when you turn the kitchen light on in the middle of the night. They are also looking for food.  

How To Get Prepared For Pest Control

1. Calling in a professional is the best way to handle a cockroach problem. They will most likely use a gel bait that the cockroach will eat and then take back to the colony, where all of them will soon die. These baits are placed in the damp areas of the home. The technician can also spray a white powder insecticide, but this can pose problems with kids who are exposed to it, so it’s not the best solution.

2. Vacuum Them Up! If you vacuum up any dead roaches before your technician arrives, it will help in bringing the numbers down and ridding the entire house of them.

3. Fix Any Leaks. If you have taps that drip water, get them repaired, as cockroaches love these wet areas. Also, dry the sinks so that there isn’t standing water. The less water that puddles around, the fewer cockroaches will be able to survive. They will eventually move on to find another water source. If you’re not sure whether or not cockroaches have taken up residence in your house, then go get your flashlight and look under the sinks. You are looking for particles that look like black sand. These are the droppings of cockroaches and a sure sign that they are hiding somewhere close!

Believe it or not, the bigger roaches are easier to control, even if they are grosser. Spraying insecticides can really control these pests, as they will walk through and eat the insecticide and then carry it back to the colony, thus killing all of them as well. You want to make sure areas like cabinets, drains, kick boards and any cracks or crevices get sprayed well. It should last at least a year before having to re-treat the area. Although dead bugs are no fun to look at, they are a sign that the treatment for pest control is working and you just need to vacuum up the dead ones. Try not to do any cleaning in the areas where the spray is, other than sweeping with a dry broom.

The myth that cockroaches will never be a problem in a clean house is just that—a myth. No matter how clean your house is, roaches may still be a problem until you’ve had a professional insect control company to come and treat for them. While it’s true that roaches do feed on crumbs and hang out around water sources, it’s not necessarily a dirty house that invites them. You can bring them home from the grocery store, even. You should strive to make sure no drinks are left out and no food is ever left sitting out. Don’t give the roaches a free invitation! Cockroaches are one of the most disgusting pests we deal with here in the south. Don’t let them get the best of you this summer! Call us today at AAA Pest control and we will help you eradicate those creepy critters once and for all!

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Summertime and mosquitoes seem to go hand in hand. We’ve all had picnics and other outdoor events practically ruined by swarms of biting mosquitoes. They are relentless and can be a huge source of irritation during our summer activities. However, there are things you can do to cut down on mosquito population in your area, including making summer maintenance for these and other pests a regular part of your routine. Instead of spending lots of money on DIY fixes such as citronella candles, zappers, bug spray or swatters, consider using preventative pest control measures to eliminate mosquito population inside your house and outside around your property.

Why Do I Need Pest Control For Mosquitoes?

Mosquitoes have to have water in order to breed. They look for standing water in ditches, flowerpots, clogged gutters, birdbaths and even kiddie pools. Even an old tire lying around can be a breeding ground for mosquitoes if it collects rain water. Professional pest control can identify problem areas and control the swarms with higher grade chemicals that you will not have access to. They also know what is safe for your pets.

What Can I Do To Control Mosquitoes?

There are several steps you should take that will help tremendously with insect problems, including mosquitoes.

1. Get rid of standing water as much as you can. If there are items that you cannot drain, then at least change the water often. Turn over flowerpots, buckets or other items that collect water.

2. Trim areas that are overgrown, shady and moist. This will help prevent infestations.

3. Don’t let them in your home! Keep windows and doors closed and don’t allow kids to leave doors hanging open when they go outside. If you do open your windows, make sure you have screens that fit tightly with no cracks, tears or holes in them. Repair cracks around doorways.

Citronella candles and bug zappers can help during outdoor activities, but one of the best tips for that summer picnic is to point fans where you see swarms. Mosquitoes don’t fly well against moving air and the fans will push them out of the area you and your friends are gathered in. Remember that mosquitoes also carry disease, so it’s important to address the problem with a professional company. Don’t try to buy bug control products at your hardware center; it’s futile for actually controlling the problem. You will need pest control technicians who know how to actually reduce the mosquito population. Don’t let this summer’s events be ruined by pesky insects! Set up your appointment today before summer gets going!

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Myrtle Beach, SC

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Three Tips To Prevent Pests While You Clean

1. Inspect Windows and Doors

Winter brings a lot of precipitation for most of us, whether it’s snow or just a lot of rain. So before you open all your windows to air out your home and enjoy the spring breezes, do a quick check of doors and windows, as well as screens. Screens should be replaced if you find tears or holes. They should also fit the windows or doors properly so that there are no small spaces for bugs to crawl through and infest your house. Also, check to see that the sliding doors or regular doors are sealed tight when closed.

2. Deep Clean Your Kitchen

Pests of all kinds love the kitchen because it’s where all the food and crumbs are! In addition to the surface cleaning, you should do a deep clean of all small spaces between cabinets, stove, refrigerator, etc. Look for the food or grime that may have gotten in those spaces and if you have to, pull appliances out so you can clean and vacuum thoroughly. The only grease you want in your kitchen is elbow grease!

You will also want to clean out the pantry or any cupboards where food is stored. Inspect all packaged food for pantry bugs, which look a lot like ground black pepper or coffee grounds. If you see this, throw the food item away. The only way to get rid of them is to throw everything away that it has remotely infested. Hot spots to look for pantry bugs will be grains, pasta, bread, flour and cereal. After you’ve thrown any food away, take everything out and deep clean the cabinets and make sure ALL food is stored in airtight containers.

3. Organize Storage Spaces

We all have attics, garages or basements that have way too much stuff in them. It might be Christmas decorations, stacks of paper, clothing and any other number of things you can’t part with. The trick here is to organize your things properly. Remember that spiders, rodents, moths and other critters will use these materials sitting out to build their nests, chew through, or make cobwebs. Instead of leaving them in the open, do a sort of everything and store them tightly in labeled plastic bins. If you choose bins that are clear, then it’s even better because you can see what’s inside. This not only protects your belongings from dirt and dust, but also keeps them dry, which will prevent mold and mildew. There’s nothing worse than retrieving an item out of the attic to find that it’s ruined with moisture.

These three tips will get you started to really enjoying the warm weather to come. Remember that this is also a great time to call your pest control company to have them come do some preventative pest control treatment. Get the summer started off right—pest free and clean!

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What Should My Plan Be For Pest Control?

It’s very dangerous to your family’s health to have mice, rats, roaches, spiders, or any number of other pests uncontrolled in or near your home. If they are not gotten rid of immediately, then they will multiply and become far more difficult to manage. Just like other creatures, they are often looking for warm places, so during the winter, we see them coming in our homes through the cracks around stoves, vents, etc. When it comes to termites, they can absolutely destroy your home, so it’s crucial that you get your property inspected regularly by a professional pest expert.

There are different approaches of treatment for different pests, but they can all be extinguished, so take heart! If you have one pest or multiple species of pests, a professional company can come and extinguish them all with one treatment.

Once the treatment is finished and the pests are no longer a bother to you, then there are some things you can do to keep it that way. Exercise good sanitation habits. Don’t leave dirty dishes for very long and don’t leave food sitting out. Also, plant lots of herbs out by your home—they are a great deterrent for many pests! Plus, you can use them in your cooking. Basil, rosemary and thyme, and mint are just a few.

The only way to ensure that you remain pest-free is to schedule regular maintenance visits with your pest control company. With today’s technology, there’s no reason at all that you should have to deal with rodents or pests of any kind inside your home! But it does take some vigilance on your part. Please call us at AAA Pest Control today and we’ll be happy to come help you get a plan that works for you. Nothing is more important than the safety and health of you and your family. We are also a “green” company and specialize in organic pest control!

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Myth 1: All you need is a cat to take care of rodent population. 

Fact: Cats do love to hunt and often will get rodents, but they are not always fast enough to combat the escape the efforts of the small and fast mice or rats. Cats and dogs could even attract more rodents, and these rodents will often feed right from your pet’s food bowl, leaving them vulnerable to disease. 

Myth 2: You can prevent rodents by keeping your home clean. 

Fact: Sanitation isn’t enough simply because rodents can survive for awhile with no food. Keeping your home clean does make it harder for rodents to come and infest in large numbers, however. Keeping your home clean and sanitized will be very effective when used in combination with bait and other pest control means. Anything that reduces a food source for rodents will make them easier to control.

Myth 3: Cheese is the best bait to catch mice.

Fact: Cheese can work to draw in rodents, but it’s not nearly as alluring for these pests as film and TV has made it out to be. Seeds or fruit is much more enticing for mice, and many pest control experts will use peanut butter. In dry climates, the best bait for rodents is something moist, as they draw a lot of their water from their food source.

Myth 4: The worst thing a rodent can do is chew. 

Fact: They DO chew and as they do, they leave disease and feces, causing danger to humans. While no homeowner wants to think of rodents gnawing and chewing through his house, preventing rodent bourn disease is key when approaching pest control.

Myth 5: Rat poison is the best way to get rid of rodents.

Fact: Rat poison can be very effective for controlling the rodent population, but an even better way is to do a through inspection of the small openings in your home and seal them off. That is the singe best effective way to have mouse pest control. Also, rat poison is just what the name implies—poison. So if you’re trying to green or organic in your post control, then this is not the option for you.

Myth 6: You can control rodents by making your own bait. 

Fact: Rodent bait of any kind is highly toxic and should be avoided at all costs. Making your own is not a smart thing to do, simply because of the highly poisonous content.

When it comes to pest control and rodents, it’s best to get the help of a professional pest control company. They will know how to set traps and find the rodents and then get rid of them safely and effectively.

If you are seeing rodents of any kind in your home this winter, call the experts at AAA Pest Control. We will help you uninvite those pesky creatures!

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What You Can Do To Maintain Pest Control During Winter

Many pests just migrate during cold weather, but not all of them are migratory, so they’ll just hibernate instead. And if they aren’t hibernating, then they are coming into our homes to find warmth and food. The most common winter pests include crickets and beetles, spiders, mice and cockroaches. They are especially bad because they contaminate the area they’ve been in, rather than just biting or stinging. But you can get a handle on them ahead of time with good pest control habits.

Think of pest control like you would cleaning your house. It needs to be done on a regular basis. Controlling pest really comes down to you and the way you approach it makes all the difference. The first thing to do is seal up all possible entry points for pests. They can squeeze in through holes and cracks much smaller than their own bodies, so keep that in mind. If you need help finding these holes, then consult a professional to inspect it for you. While some pests just want in from the cold, it’s still important to make sure your home is free of dirt and grime as much as possible. Be sure that you do not leave food out and keep the counters clean of sticky residue, sugary spills, etc. Store leftovers right away in airtight bowls. If you have dirty dishes sitting in the sink with food particles on them, wash them as soon as possible. These are a haven for rodents or roaches. And perhaps the most critical point here is to keep your garbage emptied often! Never let a half-filled garbage can that has food in it sit for more than a few hours. Even if it’s not full, take it out. The garbage can is a favorite treat for these pesky winter pests!

If you need more tips on preventing an infestation of any type of pest, call us today. After you have taken these preventative steps, you should be on a regular pest control maintenance plan and we will make sure your home is free of bugs and critters so you can keep your mind on your family!

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Common Winter Pests That Still Need Pest Control 

1. Cockroaches. Unfortunately, roaches thrive in every season of the year, and not only are they disgusting, but they thrive off of your pantry or food left out on your counters. The biggest thing you can do is make sure your kitchen stays clean and sanitized. Put leftover food away and don’t store things like bread on countertops. It’s better to refrigerate things you have questions about.
2. Ants. These pesky little creatures are probably the most common pests in winter months. Odorous ants love protein and foods containing sugar. You can repel them by keeping your kitchen really clean, especially the floor. Remember to check the area where you store dog or cat food because these ants love to infest pet food!
3. Carpenter Ants. Just like their name implies, these ants love to build their homes out of woodpiles, creating mounds of sawdust. They are very hard to get rid of, so you need the services of a pest control company to aid you and ensure that they are totally gone.
4. Pantry Bugs. If you’ve ever seen tiny little bugs in your flour or other dry goods, then you’ve got an infestation of pantry bugs or meal moths. Help to kill them off by keeping things clutter free and don’t leave spills or crumbs without cleaning them up. You should also store dry food in airtight containers. If you see these bugs, then you need to look through ALL of your pantry items to find the infestation and throw away any food that you see the bugs in. Even one bug can breed thousands, so throw the whole package out if you see any sign of a meal moth or pantry bug. You will need to have the area thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before you bring new food back in. Clean walls, vacuum ceilings and if possible, call your pest control company to come inspect and treat the area.
5. Mice and Rats. Rodents can come in any time of the year, but of course, they’ll come in looking for warmth when the opportunity presents itself. They can crawl through the tiniest spaces to get in, and will commence to making a mess and nesting in candy wrappers, or getting into about any food you have that isn’t stored tightly. To get control of these pests, call in your pest control expert to have them inspect and treat your home, and then come back to check for results.

The best way to prevent rodents, bugs, or ants of any kind during the winter months is to seal up all the cracks and openings around windows and doors and prevent their entrance. And stay on schedule with regular pest control visits and tell your pest control technician anything you notice out of the ordinary.

For more information, call us at AAA Pest Control, where we offer organic pest control that is safe for you and your family!

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Causes For Cold Weather Pests 

Just like people, insects look for somewhere warm to get out of the cold and their favorite place is indoors. They may also be looking for dry spots to build their nests. This means that if you have any cracks in your siding, doors that are open a lot, screens that are lose or any other lack of a tight seal around doors and windows, these pests have a perfect way in and you are vulnerable for an invasion of pests.

A Few Common Reasons Pests Are Attracted To Your Home When It’s Cold Outside 

• On south or west facing walls, insects tend to congregate. Sometimes by the thousands. Walls facing south or west are warmer from the sun and the cold-blooded pests love this.

• Stinkbugs, cluster flies and other insects are attracted to light colored paint surfaces.

• If you have a garden that’s planted near the foundation of your house, ground beetles are known to infest this area.

• Flowerbeds, basements that are damp and any other moist areas will attract millipedes.

• Roaches and ants don’t like cold and will seek the warmth of indoor areas.

• Insects which hibernate will often leave a chemical odor indoors that will attract other insects who will congregate in that area. 

Preventing Pest Invasions 

*Talk to your organic pest control specialist today! They will give you lots of ideas you can do ahead of time, as well as treating for existing invasions.

• Seal all areas where air can get in. Check for nests in attics or basements. Look for holes in the floor as well.

• Double-check every screen that is on lower levels or foundation levels of your home. Check to see that they fit tightly and are sealed. Broken screens in an attic are an open invitation to insects looking to come in out of the cold!

• Hire an organic pest control company like AAA Pest Control to come and winter-proof your house against these pests and insects.

• Stick to an organic pest control schedule! This is the best way to make sure an invasion doesn’t happen to you. Your pest control technician will check to make sure all openings are sealed off and he will also locate and destroy any nests if bugs have already made their way in, thus eliminating the problem completely.

If you have any other questions about organic pest control, how it’s done, what we use, or other tips about winter pest control, then please give us a call today at AAA Pest Control – We’re here to serve you this winter! 

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 What Is Green Pest Control?

 First of all, it’s important to define something called IPM, or Integrated Pest Management. This is embraced by companies who believe that prevention, client education and awareness and regular inspections in a building are equally important as killing the pests. Professionals in the field of IPM are very knowledgeable about the life cycles, nesting locations and how and why certain pests will enter a home or building. Because of this, they can use innovative methods to prevent pest problems that will cause the least amount of damage possible to other living things, including plants and pets, as well as the surrounding property.

IPM uses a combination of organic and chemicals safe for the environment, along with common sense practices to prevent the return of pests and bugs, such as replacing caulking or door sweeps.

Benefits Of Going Green With Pest Control

Although it’s hard to imagine, there are green pest control chemicals that are made from organic and natural ingredients that will not harm the environment or other living creatures. These ingredients are also biodegradable and yet every bit as effective and powerful as their dangerous chemical counterparts. If you’ve ever walked in your home after it’s been sprayed for bugs and smelled the toxic fumes, you have to wonder what you, your family, and your pets are ingesting. Having green pest control chemicals will ensure that you are breathing safe air.

Green pest control practices also encourage healthy plants because of the biologically friendly ingredients as opposed to harsh chemical sprays. Ultimately, this also prevents ground water contamination as well, which is just one more reason to change over to green pest control!

The Basics

IPM uses a monitoring system to identify certain pests and then prevents their return with other control methods, rather than spraying harsh chemicals all over a property that has been infested.

Because of the careful monitoring of this system, the IPM professional can avoid using pesticides altogether if it’s not necessary. Prevention of pest infestation is key here and IPM pros know about how to prevent a problem by identifying the behaviors and nesting of pests so they can use the proper methods to get rid of them. Prevention is the main idea in green pest control.

What To Look For In A Green Pest Control Company

Finally, keep in mind that hiring a green pest control expert does not need to be expensive. The whole philosophy here is preventative solutions and education. A good company will teach you the things you need to know about keeping unwanted pests out of your house, correcting the conditions that might invite them back, and being willing to install pest-proofing materials.

Going green is the only way to go in order to protect your environment, the living things on and around your property, AND your wallet! You will have the peace of mind knowing you’re doing the best thing for the health of your family, while keeping those unwanted pests at bay. For more information on IPM and green pest control, contact us today or leave your questions and comments below!

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Tips For Pest Control During The Autumn Months

First, remember that many rodents and spiders, as well as cockroaches will seek shelter in the warm air of your home and so proofing your house against them is key. After all, it’s YOUR house, not theirs!

If you have space under your doors where you can feel air coming in or see the light coming through, then get some door sweeps and install those so that small pests cannot crawl in under the doors.

Repair any screens or windows that are damaged and be sure to screen all your chimney openings and vents.

Seal any crevices and cracks that might be outside your home, especially those areas that are entry points for utility pipes.

Remember to always store your food or leftovers in airtight containers with tight fitting lids. When you take out your trash, make sure it’s put into a sealed receptacle.

Check the weather stripping around any windows or basement foundation. Replace any mortar that might have come loose.

Look for any possible areas moisture might get in and eliminate them. This would include things like a clogged up drain or pipes that leak.

Firewood should be kept at least 25 feet from the outside of your home. Keep all your shrubbery trimmed back as well.

The moment you suspect that any pests have gotten in, act immediately so that we may stop the problem before it gets worse! Preventative pest control is the key here.

Rodents carry all kinds of disease and viruses that can make you very ill, including but not limited to, Hantavirus and Salmonella. They can also wreak havoc on your home’s structure by chewing through wires, potentially causing a fire. They can also build their nests in your home’s insulation—a problem you do NOT want.

Many children have asthma, which can be triggered by the saliva or droppings of cockroaches.

Be proactive in preparing for this fall season by getting a thorough preventative treatment for fall pests.

Give us a call today at AAA Pest Control today. Let us help you go into the change of season able to enjoy the autumn air and not worry about those roaches and rodents!

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