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Ant Man to Save the Day!

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Ant problems in your home or place of business can be not only a frustrating problem but also a dangerous situation for those who may be allergic or sensitive to them, particularly to the venom of fire ants. Since issues with fire ants usually (but not always) take place in the home. Let’s take a look at how to solve this issue and keep your space ant-free.

Removing Ants on Your Property

Fire ants are known for their painful, itchy bites that take the form of swollen red bumps. Their anthills tend to be larger than those of other ants, too, and are especially noticeable after it rains. Removing ants on your property comes down to either catching the problem early or bringing in professionals to help if the problem is already a bit out of control. Keep in mind that home remedies might seem to work at first but might not actually take care of the problem. It’s best to trust someone who does this kind of thing for a living to ensure everything is taken care of the first time.

Keep Ants out of Your House

Most of the time fire ants tend to stay outside of the house, but there are other types of ants that do become indoor nuisances, especially in the kitchen area where food is prepared and stored. To keep ants out of your house, particularly the kitchen, quick and thorough cleanups of any spills or messes is essential. When you leave food out for long periods of time, or you don’t take the trash out regularly, these things become food sources for pests like sugar ants.

The biggest issue with these infestations is that once you have them, they are nearly impossible to get rid of. The best way to beat them is to never let them gain a foot in the door in the first place. But once it’s too late for that, the next best move is to hire a company with expertise in getting rid of ants and other pests. By completely eliminating them from your home, you can start fresh with a clean kitchen routine and keep them gone for good.

When to Call the Experts for Ant ControlAnt Man Saves Your Home

If you have tried various do-it-yourself methods and home or yard treatments and traps but found nothing that worked, or if you realize that you are dealing with a bigger issue than you can handle, you know it’s time to call the experts for ant control.

If you have been keeping your kitchen area clean, taking out your trash and regularly cleaning and disinfecting the container, as well as sealing off and properly storing all food, and you still can’t get rid of ants, or you are seeing multiple and/or large fire ant mounds in your yard, invest in experts to help.

Signs of Bed Bugs

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Bed bug activity has increased over the last several years, so you’re probably already aware of how tenacious and harmful these pests can be. It’s important to know the bed bug signs in order to catch their presence early and protect your family. Unfortunately, an infestation can happen to anyone.

What Do Bed Bugs Look Like?

This question can leave people pulling their hair out. What do bed bugs look like? Well, they tend to have small, wingless, oval-shaped bodies. They are usually brown and flat but may turn red and be rounder in appearance right after feeding. Adult bed bugs can be seen by the naked eye and measure from four to five mm. They can flatten themselves to the width of a credit card, thus their ability to inhabit almost any crack or crevice in a room, even the head of a screw.

Nymphs (newly hatched bed bugs) are as small as the head of a pin and appear white or tan until they feed. Like ticks, they feed on blood – usually human blood, but they will find other hosts when necessary.

Signs of Bed Bugs

It cannot be overstated how helpful it is to catch a bed bug infestation early. During normal household cleaning and on laundry day, look for tiny reddish or rusty stains on fabric. This could indicate bed bug excrement or crushed bug bodies. Also keep an eye out for the actual bugs themselves and their eggs, eggshells, or the pale-yellow husks that molting nymphs leave behind. When not feeding on you during the night, bed bugs will be found near and within any seam or crack in a room, for instance, cracks where walls meet the floor, within electrical sockets, and around ventilation and plumbing. Also look within the seams, joints, or cracks in furniture, fabric, and mattresses.

And don’t forget to search for signs when traveling. Many people can trace their recent infestation directly from a recent trip. Some simple precautions, such as storing your luggage in the bathroom while traveling and washing all clothes upon return, will protect your home.

Bed Bug BitesGirl Bitten By Bed Bugs

Bed bugs bites leave signs anywhere on the body where the skin is exposed, such as back, neck, face, arms, or legs. Most people do not feel the bites when they occur but will see the effects within a few days. Luckily, symptoms typically fade after a week or so if no further irritation occurs.

Bites will look fairly round, with redness, itchiness, and inflammation. Discomfort could grow to a burning painful sensation, and people with hypersensitivity may experience hives or blisters. Other bite indicators include zigzag or line patterns of bites, bites that are raised bumps with a clear center, or a bulls-eye pattern with a dark center and lighter swollen skin around it.

Solving a Bed Bug Infestation

Luckily, we now have strong, safe, and highly efficient treatments for eradicating bed bugs, such as comprehensive heat application and even K-9 strategies. Seeking powerful help early on will save you weeks or months of discomfort and stress.

Charleston Can Rest Easy with Exclusive Pest Control

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Charleston is famous for its historic walking tours, waterfront parks, and legendary food and beverages. But it’s called the low country for a reason. It was originally mostly swampland and is still only a few feet above sea level. And while the swamps have been pushed back and newly built homes and businesses are designed to deter rodents and insects as much as possible, you’ll probably still need professional pest control services if you’re living here long-term.

The most troublesome bugs in Charleston, SC, are the roaches, mosquitos and bed bugs.

Roaches

“Affectionately” called palmetto bugs, roaches could carry salmonella and cause allergic reactions via their shedding and droppings. There are as many as 15 different types of roaches in South Carolina, although only a few are seen on a regular basis. They are often seen in older homes and may appear after significant rainfall.Bed Bugs

Bed Bugs

Bed bugs are as notoriously persistent as cockroaches and require just as exhaustive a treatment. Some people have no reaction to bedbug bites, but many people experience an allergic reaction that can include severe itching, blisters or hives.

Mosquitos

Mosquitos are a serious problem from April to October. They can carry viruses such as dengue, chikungunya, and Zika. But more importantly to you, the significant swarming around wet lowlands may render the outdoors unbearable to children or the elderly in particular, not to mention everyone else who wants to visit.

Eliminate Pests with Regular Pest Control

Exclusive Pest Control is a new and innovative company owned by John McGee. With brand new, state of the art equipment and up-to-the-minute knowledge and approaches, they are the perfect choice of an exterminator in Charleston, SC.

Since childhood, John has been intrigued by bugs. In an effort to protect your family or establishment from pests and bugs, he stays current on all the new techniques and cutting-edge technology in the industry. He has been a Charleston local for over 10 years and knows firsthand the terrain and specific needs of homeowners and business owners. John is President of the Greater Charleston Pest Control Association, and a member of the International Bed Bug Resource Authority.

When researching any service, it’s always important to know who will be administering the service and whether or not it is guaranteed. With Exclusive Pest control, one of the best of Charleston’s pest control options, John personally takes on the challenge of keeping you pest free. He will come out to evaluate your problem and develop an Integrated Pest Management pest control plan that will accommodate your individual schedule.

Each time he visits your home or business, John will work with you to reevaluate your pest control needs. His business offers free initial consultations and will work with you to set up any necessary revolving care your property needs.

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