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Dec
16

How often does the interior of my home need to be treated?



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Why Interior Pest Control Treatments Aren’t Always Necessary When it comes to protecting your home from pests. Many people think that regular interior treatments are essential. However, the truth is that a strong exterior defense, combined with proper home maintenance, is often all you need to keep pests out.


How Rodents and Insects Gain Access: Most pests, whether insects or rodents, enter your home from the outside. They look for small cracks, gaps, and weaknesses in your home’s structure to make their way inside. Common entry points include:



  • Gaps under doors and poorly sealed thresholds

  • Cracks in the foundation or walls

  • Unsealed windows or vents

  • Openings around utility pipes and c...

Dec
06

Fire Ants – A Guide to Identification








Fire ants, known for their painful stings and aggressive behavior, can be a nuisance in many regions. Identifying these resilient insects is crucial for effective pest management. In this guide, we’ll explore key characteristics to help you distinguish fire ants from other ant species.



  1. Size and Color: Fire ants typically range from 1/16 to 1/4 inch in length. Their bodies exhibit shades of reddish-brown to dark brown, with some species displaying a reddish hue. Size and color are initial indicators when spotting these ants.

  2. Two-Node Structure: Fire ants have a distinctive two-node (waist) structure, separating the abdomen from the thorax. This characteristic sets them apart from singl...

Nov
15

Unwanted Intruders - How Rover Ants Find Their Way Inside Your Home



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Rover ants, also known as Brachymyrmex patagonicus, are tiny but tenacious pests that often find their way into our homes. If you’ve ever wondered how these small insects manage to infiltrate your living space, this blog post is here to shed light on the sneaky tactics that rover ants employ to get inside your house. 1. Size Matters: Rover ants are minuscule in size, measuring only around 2-3 millimeters in length. Their tiny stature allows them to squeeze through even the tiniest cracks and openings in your home’s structure. These ants are true experts in exploiting vulnerabilities. 2. Trailblazing: Like most ants, rover ants communicate through the use of pheromone trails. Th...