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Four Tips on How to Get Rid of Mosquitos

Posted on January 11, 2021December 7, 2020 by john

Want to know how to get rid of mosquitos? We have you covered! Fresh air, sun-kissed skin, and waves crashing on the beach are just a few things that describe summertime in Charleston. Something people tend to forget when dreaming of long days outside with the family – mosquitos. Our warm, humid environment is the perfect climate for mosquitos to multiply. Read on and we’ll show you how to get rid of mosquitos this summer.

How to Get Rid of Mosquitos:

Tip #1: Check Your Yard for Standing Pools of Water

Mosquitos rely on standing water to lay their eggs and grow populations. Fortunately for mosquitos, standing water is commonplace in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. The perfect place for a mosquito to grow its population in your yard is by seeking out water. Check for containers or low-lying areas in your yard for standing water and be sure to dump or drain any that you find. This will help you get rid of mosquitos.

Tip #2: Keep Up With Your Yard’s Landscaping

Not only do mosquitos love standing water but they’re also drawn to dark, humid spots. If you’ve let your yard grow a little wild, you’re likely inviting mosquitos in to reproduce. A great way to prevent them from settling into your plants is to choose plants that repel mosquitos. Some great plants for this are marigolds, lemon bal, citronella, lavender, catnip, and fresh herbs.

Tip #3: Encourage Natural Mosquito Predators to Visit Your Yard

Mosquitos are a tasty snack for lots of common animal species. This natural mosquito-control can help decrease the population in your yard and bring more pleasant natural visitors. Did you know many species of birds and bats love to snack on mosquitos? Dragonflies are also common predators of mosquitos. Encourage these natural predators to stop by your yard by adding aquatic plants or a small pond with a fountain to keep water from stagnating.

Tip #4: Have Your Yard Treated for Mosquitos

Our team at Exclusive Pest Control are happy to inspect your yard and spray treatments to kill mosquitos at any stage of their lifecycles. You’ll be able to enjoy your outdoor space without worrying about having to put on bug spray every few hours. Ask our team about our summer mosquito prevention treatment packages today!

It’s Time to Live Mosquito-Free

Achieving a mosquito-free backyard shouldn’t be difficult or stressful. Now that you know how to get rid of mosquitos get to it! Contact us today if you need more information and want to schedule a consult.

Bed Bug Prevention and Treating in Winter

Posted on October 22, 2020November 30, 2020 by john

While winter can provide a welcome respite from many pests, bedbugs, unfortunately, aren’t one of them. Although they can temporarily survive when the weather drops to below freezing, bed bugs tend to prefer the same temperature range as humans. Once they have established themselves in your home, they won’t be seasonally affected like other insects. Bedbugs can enter your home at any time of the year from outside, or be brought in on luggage, used furniture, and clothing. Read on for signs of a bed bug infestation, treatments, and preventative strategies.

Signs of Bed Bugs

While bed bugs can be difficult to see with the naked eye, these pests leave several telltale signs when they have made a home in your sheets. Bed bugs feed on blood and come out at night to bite. Their bites aren’t poisonous, but they cause raised itchy red welts. The bites are most commonly found on ankles or any skin that is not covered by clothing.

If you’re not sure if bites are the result of bedbugs or other insects like mosquitoes, examine your bedding for bloodstains, an unpleasant musty odor, shed skins, eggs, or the bugs themselves. Bedbugs can also live on bed frames, in closets, carpets, and electrical outlets, so be sure to thoroughly check the entire room.

Bed Bug Treatments

Once you’ve identified a bedbug infestation, you’ll need to take steps to kill the adult bugs and remove their eggs. It’s recommended that you call a professional pest control company as soon as you notice signs of bed bugs. In the meantime, there are steps you should take prior to the pest control company’s arrival.

First, wash all of your sheets, clothes, and bedding in hot water and dry on the hottest setting. Vacuum the bed, mattress, carpet, and surrounding areas. Clean up any clutter around your bed and in your closet, and do a few home repairs to fix peeling paint or cracks that bed bugs may be able to hide in. Once the professionals arrive, they will identify the source of the bedbugs and use safe chemicals to completely eliminate them.

Bed Bug Prevention

As the old adage goes, prevention is the best cure. There are a few simple precautions you can take to help prevent these unwelcome guests. Carefully examine any secondhand chairs, beds, or sofas you’re considering bringing home for signs of bed bugs. To keep bed bugs from infesting a mattress, purchase a clear plastic cover for your mattress and box spring. Bed bugs are also repelled by certain scents like peppermint, lavender, and tea tree oil, so try spraying essential oils on or around your bed to naturally keep pests away.

If you’re careful when traveling, you should be able to prevent bugs from hitching a ride back with you. Upon returning from a trip where you may have been exposed to bugs, wash clothes in hot water and vacuum out your suitcase.

Whether you need to treat an infestation in your home or you want to prevent one from happening, our experts at Exclusive Pest Control can help. Schedule a consultation today to keep your home bug-free this winter.

Heat – The Solution For Bed Bugs

Posted on February 3, 2020July 16, 2020 by john

Bed bugs. They’re creepy, crawly, and they’re coming for your blood. And worst of all, they are difficult if not impossible to completely get rid of. Here at Exclusive Pest Control, we have the answer to your pest problem. That answer would be heat.

The Heat is On for Bed Bugs

Of all the methods used to kill bed bugs in all stages of their life cycle, heat is the single most effective way to kill bed bugs dead. It kills the eggs as well the bugs. And all it takes is twenty-four hours. You will even be able to keep your furniture. It’s that effective. Plus, it will not damage any of your furniture or any part of your residence. Application of heat to kill bed bugs will not leave any chemical residue. It’s completely safe for your family and any pets.

Using equipment and training provided by Convectex, the most effective equipment available, our technicians know how to best employ heat so that it penetrates to all the places where bed bugs might hide―the mattress, box springs, even your living room furniture and the walls. No matter how big your residence and no matter how big your infestation, all it takes is just one treatment and your problem is dead.

The Number One Choice

Exclusive Pest Control is the leading pest control company in the area. Our technicians have years of experience as well as extensive training. Plus, our technicians will always be on time for their scheduled appointments, will always be courteous and have a professional appearance. We’ve been in the pest control industry for years. Our focus is on making you, your home and your family as comfortable and safe as possible.

We can heat one room or a whole structure, depending on the size of the structure to be treated and the severity of the bed bug problem. If you ever need us again, for bed bugs or for any kind of unwanted pests, we are just a phone call away.

Whether it’s a one-time call or a long-term control solution you need, we can be your pest control solution. No matter what kind of pest problem you have, we have the training and experience to deal with it. We will provide you and your family with superior protection, with a customized service plan in place for every customer we service.

Best in the Business

Our techs have years of experience and all the latest training at their disposal, so they know the safest way to get rid of your bed bug problem. They are hired to be trustworthy, will always show up on time to a customer’s residence, and will always have a professional appearance and demeanor. They will always be willing to help you get rid of your pest problem.

For more information about our heat treatment, contact us online or give us a call at (843)461-5169.

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