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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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How to Get Rid of Fire Ants

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Removing fire ants from your yard can be a difficult and labor-intensive task. A fire ant bite is painful and may be dangerous to those who are sensitive. It may require several treatments spread out over time. For larger infestations, it may be necessary to get the assistance of professional exterminators to ensure full removal of the colony.

Fire Ant Bites

A fire ant is a diminutive insect, hardly worth noticing, but it carries a powerful punch in its venom. Unlike most ants, which bite and then spray the wound with venom, fire ants both bite and sting, injecting a rather nasty acidic venom that produces a burning sensation. The burning pain of the bite is what gave fire ants their name. Bites often come in clusters and result in painful, red, raised blisters. Victims should be watched for signs of an allergic reaction. If there is no sign of breathing trouble, excessive swelling, confusion, or shock, it’s safe to treat the bites with home remedies like ice packs to reduce the pain and swelling, antihistamines, and antibiotic cream to prevent infection.

Fire Ant Killer

One of the most common approaches for destroying a small colony is to soak the mound and the entire area thoroughly with very hot water. This option leaves behind no toxic residue, making it safe for yards with pets, but it may not be 100% effective. It may be necessary to dig up the mound to ensure that the entire colony is destroyed. Alternatively, there are several liquid, powder, and granular options. There are several baits available on the market that are nontoxic.

How to Get Rid of a Larger Infestation

If you see more than 2-3 mounds, or if the mounds are large, it may be necessary to call upon professional help to safely remove fire ants from your property. Excavation and the application of stronger pesticides may be necessary to eradicate the fire ant problem from your yard. Pets and small children should be kept well away for safety’s sake, as well as anyone with sensitivity or known allergies.

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.

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