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The Importance of Quarterly Pest Maintenance

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What bugs are in my home?

As hard as we may try to prevent it, sometimes pests still manage to sneak their way into our homes. Some of the most common household pests include but are not limited to: mosquitoes, fleas, fire ants, bed bugs, wasps, carpenter bees, rodents, and German cockroaches.

Not only are these pests a nuisance, they present potential health and structural hazards. Mosquitoes carry diseases such as the Zika and West Nile Viruses. Rats and other rodents enjoy gnawing through wood, and when that wood is part of the foundation of your house, it presents a real problem!

Quarterly Pest Maintenance

Exclusive Pest Control offers monthly and quarterly pest control maintenance plans to ensure you and your family remain pest-free. There are a few things you can expect from these routine visits.Quarterly Pest Maintenance

First, the exterminator will ask you about any problems you’ve been having with pests. Be sure to be specific about the types of insects or rodents you’ve been dealing with so that they can begin to formulate a pest control plan that best suits you and your family’s needs. They will then enter your home and spray around the interior perimeters of each room while also keeping an eye out for pests, paying special attention to any major problem areas. The exterminator will then inspect the exterior of your home, applying insecticide to the foundation and around doors and windows. This is done to prevent more pests from entering.

Preventative Pest Control

Preventative pest control is just as important as quarterly pest maintenance, and there are a few things you can do on your own at home to keep pests at bay. Regularly inspecting your home for cracks or holes, both on the interior and exterior is recommended. Check hard-to-reach areas and areas with low visibility, as pests can easily hide in these locations. It’s also recommended to observe around pipes, utilities, and wiring. Don’t hesitate to call us if you discover large areas that need sealing, as sealing large areas is typically more difficult to do on your own. Cover any vents with mesh, and make sure that all of your windows are installed with screens. Replace any screens containing holes ASAP! Don’t neglect leaky faucets or water appliances, as water will attract pests!

Common Fall Pests

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Fall Pests

The weather has become chillier, but don’t let your guard down just yet! There are plenty of fall pests hiding around the corner – or in your own home. Here are the four most common fall pests to keep an eye out for:
1. Mosquitoes. Don’t think for a second that these tiny winged nuisances are only present in warmer weather.
2. Ladybugs. They may seem harmless, but ladybugs can be just as problematic as other insects. They not only leave stains and odors, but also enjoy gnawing on garden plants.
3. Cockroaches. Perhaps one of the most intimidating pests to stumble upon is the cockroach. They don’t make themselves easy to catch, either!
Rat Pest Control
4. Rats. It goes without saying that you don’t ever want to find a rat in your home, and the crisp fall weather will not deter them. Aside from startling you and your family, rats carry potential diseases and may cause structural damage to your home.

Fall Pest Control

Different pests require different extermination procedures for your fall pest control. The MistAway Mosquito Misting System will ensure you and your family are mosquito-free once more! Its usage is simple. This electronic pest control system will intermittently spray botanical insecticide on your property, both at dawn and dusk. The mist will also rid you of ladybugs and smaller insects such as gnats, but it won’t be as effective on larger fall pests. Cockroach elimination is trickier to do on your own, often leaving you with numerous traps scattered throughout your home without any visible improvement. A more effective method of fall pest control for cockroaches includes the use of boric acid powder, but it’s easy to apply incorrectly and shouldn’t be used as the only method to rid your home of these fall pests. Rat elimination is no easier. Rat traps and baits may seem promising, but if done incorrectly, they can create more problems for you and your family. Dead rats can easily become trapped in the walls of your home, causing intensely unpleasant odors.

Pest Control

Don’t allow fall pests, big or small, continue their buzzing or gnawing. Rats are not the only pests that carry diseases. Many mosquitoes carry viruses that are harmful to humans, such as the Zika and West Nile Viruses, and there is simply no way of knowing which of these tiny insects present a risk – until it’s too late. It’s always best to seek professional assistance for pest control if you feel your home has been infested or you’re simply fed up with fall pests. That’s what Exclusive Pest Control is here for, so don’t hesitate to give us a call and enjoy the rest of the fall season pest-free!

Exterminating Fruit Flies, Charleston SC

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Getting rid of fruit flies is a serious challenge in the warm climate of South Carolina. Exclusive Pest has pest control tips and tricks that can help rid your home of these flying insects. They swarm around ripe fruits and vegetables and sometimes congregate around open drains or other sources of moisture as well. These flying insects are a nuisance and can become an incredible nuisance if not controlled.

Fruit Flies

Fruit flies can lay up to 500 eggs at a time on ripe fruit or vegetables. They take 8 days to mature, and live for 25 days as adults, continuing the population and repopulation cycle. Due to their tiny size, it’s nearly impossible to keep fruit flies out with screens and other barriers that normally prevent pests from entering.

Pest Control

It may be possible to get relief from the clouds of flies that have invaded your home with the use of a few traps. Simple traps are the best. Pour a few tablespoons of vinegar into a narrow-necked container. Add a drop or two of dishwashing liquid. The vinegar attracts the flies, and the dish soap breaks the surface tension so that the flies drown. If you have a larger infestation, you may need professional intervention to help remove them.

Pest prevention

The best cure is prevention. Pest prevention means removing access, attractants, and food sources. Since it’s nearly impossible to cut off access to fruit flies, it’s important to focus on food sources and attractants. Despite their name, fruit flies don’t actually eat fruit. They eat the fungus that grows on ripening fruit. Pest prevention, in this case, means keeping fruit and vegetables in the refrigerator whenever possible, and never allowing fruit or vegetables to become over ripe or to rot in containers or on the counters. Need help removing fruit flies from your home? Contact Exclusive Pest Control today.

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