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Category: Residential Pest Control

Who Is Exclusive Pest Control?

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When searching for quality pest control and integrated pest management from professionals you can trust, consider Exclusive Pest Control. We provide more than just pest removal. We offer professional, courteous service you can count on. When you invite us onto your property and into your home, you can be sure you’re dealing with clean, courteous, professionals who will help you remove unwanted insects and vermin from your living spaces.

Quality Pest Control

High quality pest control means doing more than just eradicating the infestation. Ongoing management of the problem includes identifying the sources of food, water, and entry that are bringing pests into your home. We address the problem at the source, not just the symptoms of infestation. You can enjoy lasting freedom from invasive pests by taking basic steps like caulking cracks and removing vegetation from the foundation of your home. We will evaluate your home and give you a full list of steps you can take to prevent a recurrence of infestation.

Integrated Pest Management

We provide an Integrated Pest Management plan for both indoor and outdoor pest control, rather than simply spraying broad-spectrum pest controls. Integrated pest control prevents environmental damage and addresses the problem at the source through infestation prevention, regular monitoring, correct diagnosis of the specific infestation, threshold development and management methods that address the sources of the infestation rather than just treating the symptoms.

Exclusive Pest Control

Exclusive Pest Control takes great pride in our customer service, punctuality, courtesy, and cleanliness, as well as staying at the very front of cutting edge knowledge and education in pest control techniques to offer our customers the best possible outcomes. Call today to discuss our customer referral program and to schedule your consultation, and see what Exclusive Pest Control can offer you.

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What Do Termites Look Like?

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Knowing the differences between different insect invaders can help you identify pests before they have a chance to become well established in your home. There are different types of termites, and some enjoy chewing on the wooden infrastructure of your home. Knowing what termites look like can save you a lot of worry and heartache.

Termites Versus Ants

Although termites and ants look similar enough that they are often confused, termites have some

distinctive features. Rather than a pinched waist like those of the multi-sectioned ant, a termite has a straight waist. If dealing with winged termites, you’ll see a difference in the wings, too. Ants have wings of differing lengths, while termites’ wings are all the same length. Finally, the antennae of ants are curved, while termites have straight antennae.

Flying Termites

If you see termites with wings, or find their shed wings in and around your home, you may be dealing with a large colony, either within your home or in the immediate area. It’s important to seek the aid of a professional exterminator for termites as soon as possible if you see winged termites. The stage, known as alates, are the reproductive stage of the termite lifespan. They develop when the colony outgrows its current location and swarms, seeking out a new place to live.

Termite Queen

The termite queen has one job: laying eggs. Once the colony reaches a certain size, she begins producing the alates- winged termites- that will then go out into the surrounding area seeking out a new home. In this way, the colony reproduces and spreads itself. The queen herself lives her entire life in the center of the nest, doing nothing but producing baby termites to ensure the continuation of the colony.

When to Call In a Professional for Your Pest Problems

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Every homeowner faces a pest problem at some point in their lifetimes. An occasional mouse or a few ants might not pose a big challenge, but an infestation of rodents, roaches, or bedbugs may prove more problematic.  If you’re seeing mice out in the open, or suspect you’re dealing with something like roaches or bed bugs, it may be time to call in a pro.

Mice and Rats

In general, rodents tend to hide themselves away from human eyes. They rarely venture beyond 25 feet or so of their nests during their lifetime, so if you’re seeing mice or rats out in the open, it may mean that you have far more rodents than you’re actually seeing. You may also find droppings, chew damage, and tooth marks, both in food containers and in walls and other areas where rodents have made their way indoors.

Termites

If you find mud tunnels in or around your property, especially around the foundations of your home, it could be a sign that termites have moved in. Carefully examine any foundations, especially where there are wood beams, for holes and other damage. Termites must be dealt with immediately by a professional exterminator, to prevent serious damage to the structure of your home.

Bed Bugs and Fleas

If you or your family find yourselves suffering from itchy bites and even a rash-like series of bites, you may need to call in a professional to deal with your insect problem. Bed bugs are notoriously difficult to remove and nearly always require professional intervention to remove. Similarly, a large flea infestation can be extremely difficult to eradicate. Regular flea baths for pets and spraying may control the flea population but in certain conditions, the population can burgeon out of control, posing a real health hazard to human and animal inhabitants of your home alike.

If you suspect you have a pest problem, contact Exclusive Pest for a consultation.

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