Tag: termite control

  • Pest Control: An Essential Strategy for Home and Health Safety

    Pests don’t just annoy us—they also threaten our safety. Rats can gnaw through electrical wires, and cockroaches can spread disease-causing bacteria. The best strategy for avoiding a pest infestation is prevention—keeping homes clean, removing trash regularly and storing food in sealed containers. Preventive methods also include sealing entry points and identifying and closing accessible cracks…

  • The Basics of Pest Control

    When a pest population is high enough to cause damage, control measures may be needed. Control options include prevention, suppression and eradication. Preventive steps include removing clutter and repairing leaky pipes. Clutter provides places for insects to breed and hide. Clutter also encourages rodents to chew electrical wires and other things, causing fire hazards. Contact…

  • When to Call an Exterminator

    An exterminator is a professional who prevents and controls pests in homes or businesses. They typically use chemical treatments, traps, or other methods to eliminate the pests and keep them from returning. Before hiring an exterminator, make sure they are properly licensed and insured. Many of their treatments use chemicals and fumigants that are dangerous…