Start Early With Your Winter Pest Control
Pest control in winter is much like the other seasons. Winter is a common season for pests to go into hibernation and seek shelter and warmth. Unfortunately, some pests’ idea of shelter and warmth is sharing your home. According to the National Pest Management Association, homeowners need to continue implementing preventive pest control measures throughout the season to ensure no pests will be disturbing them during the holidays. To help you with your winter pest control, here are some facts about common winter pests. German cockroaches These pests get inside your home by hitchhiking on grocery bags, boxes, and furniture. Anything that you bring to your house, especially those that you bought from second-hand sources, may contain German cockroaches. So you will need to very carefully inspect them before bringing them inside your home. With regards to grocery bags and boxes, you may opt to open them outside your home. What makes German cockroaches dangerous is their ability to easily spread bacteria, human pathogens, and allergens by contaminating your food. Also, it has been reported that they could also trigger an allergy attack and even aggravate asthma symptoms in children. The most effective method to eliminate this pest in your home is to always keep your kitchens and bathrooms clean and dry. Do not leave leftover food or spilled crumbs on the floor or kitchen counters overnight. And always dispose of your garbage properly and regularly. House mice These are the common mice that you often see scurrying around the house. They like to take shelter in dark and secluded areas of the house. So if you want to...
How To Protect Your Home From Myrtle Beach Termites
According to recent reports, Myrtle Beach termites cause more damage to residential homes than natural environmental occurrences such as hurricanes, fires, and floods. The primary reason for this is the ability of termites to quickly consume wooden structures, including the foundation of houses, while remaining hidden. As a result, termites can easily make a house collapse without the homeowner noticing. There are times, however, when homeowners see signs of termite infestation. On the other hand, these are often when the termites have already done a lot of damage to their homes. What is worse is that the resulting repairs are expensive and time-consuming. Fortunately, there are things that homeowners can do to protect their homes from termite damage. According to Myrtle Beach pest control experts, the key to protecting your home from termite damage is learning how to identify the signs of termite infestation. Although it is true that one would need years of training and experience in order to effectively and quickly detect the signs of infestation, there are basic ones that you should know about in order to avoid damage from Myrtle Beach termites. 1. Holes in window frames, hardwood floors, and other wooden structure of your house One thing that you should know about termites is that they use mud tunnels as a mode of transportation. The holes that you see are their entry and exit points. So there may not be a lot of them in one place. If you see small holes, you should also look for indentions in the same area to confirm that the holes are indeed the work of termites. Keep...
Myrtle Beach Pest Control Looking For Those Creepy Pests This Halloween
Will your kids be dressed up as ghosts, vampires or the latest goblin this Halloween? Well, they will not be the only creepy thing lurking around our home and neighborhood. Myrtle Beach Pest Control wants you to be aware that as the temperatures drop, creepy creatures like spiders, rodents, and cockroaches are looking for refuge in your home. The change in temperature will drive these pests indoors for water, shelter, and food. I am sure that you have seen the rubber replicas of these pests as decorations during the Halloween holiday season, but you definitely don’t want the live versions haunting your house. A recent survey done by a national pest control company showed that 39% of the people taking the survey disliked these particular pests because of their creepiness. In this same survey, 100% of the respondents listed cockroaches as the creepiest of them all. The main reason given for their dislike is the fear of being attacked or bitten by these insects. With Halloween approaching, it is a good time for Myrtle Beach Pest Control to remind homeowners of the risks that are posed by these particular creatures and give you some tips to help reduce the activity around your residence. Like you, rodents find that leftover holiday treats make for a perfect evening snack. Rodents carry several diseases that are spread through bites and their urine and feces according to the Center For Disease Control and Prevention. Myrtle Beach Pest Control reminds you to clean up the leftovers and crumbs after your Halloween party to eliminate the lure for rodents inside your home. Remember that kids...