Aside from the cost of hiring a pest control firm like Abell Pest Control, you may think there's no financial cost to having an influx of insects or rodents in your house. But when you see the damage that some pests cause to homes, you're likely to change your mind and gladly pay the experts to rid your house of its pest population.
Take carpenter ants, for instance. These are large ants that can be destructive to your home's structure, and you can't afford to ignore them. While carpenter ants don't eat wood, they like to burrow into it wherever they can find a rotted area like moisture-damaged wood under eaves, around chimneys, in doors and door frames, beneath wooden siding and shingles, and inside wood porch supports and columns.
You may be able to get rid of some pests yourself with insect sprays and a bug barrier sprayed around your doors, foundation and porch supports. However, the presence may be more widespread than you think, and that's when real damage can occur that leads to structural repairs that you hadn't anticipated.
That's how companies like Abell save you money in the long run - with thorough pest inspections, a customized treatment plan for pest removal and advice so you can avoid these situations in the future.
Other pests that may cause you considerable damage are rodents. They're particularly stubborn about getting inside buildings when the weather turns chilly, and it's then that they can create structural problems that will cost you money. Rats are capable of chewing through wiring, timber, pipes and brickwork. When they chew through wires, they may cause an electrical fire.
Clothes moths are another type of pest that can cost you money, forcing you to replace clothes that they damage.They gravitate to dark storage areas, lay eggs and feed on fabrics. If you have clothing or other material goods stored for a lengthy period of time, it pays to check on them once in a while to make sure that moths haven't been there.
Bird nests that are built under eaves or other structural locations around your home may clog your gutters and outdoor drainage, causing water backup and possible flooding in your basement. But it's their acidic droppings that can damage paint finishes on cars, house shingles, garden statuary and especially tar-based roofing. If the droppings wear through roofing, leaks can develop, and that's a very expensive problem for homeowners.
You probably already know that most people are repulsed by the simple sight of cockroaches. If you are personally dealing with a cockroach infestation, the feelings of disgust are probably even more intense. Unfortunately, the cold winter weather tends to be one of the reasons this pest ends up in your home in the first place, according to Any Pest. While you may know that you don't want to share your home with cockroaches this winter, there are a number of interesting facts about this pest that you've probably never heard.
Because of the high amount of traffic and the versatility of the facilities, pests are naturally attracted to long-term care institutions. Many nursing homes, rehabilitation centers and other care facilities include on-site kitchens and cafeterias as well as private rooms and common spaces. All of these places are susceptible to attracting pests because of the presence of food, water and viable habitats.
During the summer months, some people love to go camping with family and friends. Yet this fun trip can be ruined with a few unwanted visitors, most notably different types of bugs. Crawling spiders, hungry mosquitoes and buzzing flies can become annoying quickly. How can you avoid these pests when you're outdoors? Consider these tips to keep bugs out of your campsite.
Carpenter ants can chew through the strongest studs and stringers in a house as they hollow the wooden beams out for nesting. The resulting damage can weaken the home's structural support and require expensive repairs. Professional pest control workers can remove a colony of ants, but the best practice for homeowners is to learn the best ways to keep out an ant colony and prevent the problem before it begins.
As the weather cools, you'll probably see fewer pests than you did during the warmer months, but that doesn't mean they're all gone just yet. Some insects can actually come out in full force during the autumn, while others might seek refuge in your warm home. Here are some key tips to keep in mind as fall gets underway:
As the middle of summer approaches, you need to be vigilant about keeping your garden free of pests. Many insects breed during the summertime, which means they're on the lookout for great places to lay their eggs. For many bugs, that means near a source of food. In fact, some species of insects will lay their eggs inside budding vegetables and fruit so their larvae have something to eat as soon as they hatch. That's why you have to keep harmful bugs out without damaging the bugs that could help you, such as bumble bees.
You might have noticed that, with the exception of the kitchen, you find more pests in your bathroom than in the rest of your home. This is because insects and rodents see the bathroom as a convenient watering hole. Pests love leaky pipes and standing water because these offer them a hydrating oasis in the otherwise dry biome that is your house or apartment. And if your bathroom develops mold, all the better for pests, who may eat fungus or use it to lay their eggs.
The kitchen is largest gathering place for pests in a residential home. The reason is simple: pests can grab a bite to eat and take a sip of water while they're here. And when they find such a bountiful place, they will return home to their nests and report the finding - before you know it, your whole pantry is a buffet for ants! The problem could get even worse if a piece of food falls somewhere and begins to rot. Similarly, fruit and vegetables you bring into your home may be harboring unseen pests waiting to hatch.
