Unlike lots of pests, spiders give a pretty clear indication when they're around. The webs they form, whether they're in homes or businesses, are the telltale sign that they're present. If your business is in retail, that's not going to make a good impression on your customers.
First of all, spider webs are thought by most people to be a sign of neglect. They can arise in dusty places where housekeeping has fallen behind, and that's not the best way to win new consumers. Second, many people are just plain afraid of spiders because they have an image of poisonous bites coming from these many-legged pests.
But people also think of spiders as insects, and that's incorrect - they're part of the arachnid family - so other assumptions may be wrong as well. For one thing, most spiders found in homes and businesses aren't poisonous. The exceptions are black widows and brown recluses, whose bites require people to seek medical attention.
What is true is that spiders spin webs that are going to turn customers off. When it's obvious it's not just an occasional spider visiting your place of business, it's time to call a commercial pest control company like Abell Pest Control. They'll come in to evaluate your circumstances, address the problem with a treatment plan and advise you on how to keep spiders from returning.
Just because spiders have been seen by customers in the front of a store doesn't mean the problem lies there. More than likely, the pests have been multiplying in a warehouse or storage room.
As with home basements and attics, spiders are attracted to these out-of-the-way spaces and will begin to populate when they settle into an area that hasn't been cleaned out or disturbed for a while. Clearing away clutter that's accumulated over time is a good way to begin eliminating a potential hideaway for spiders.
Once the clutter issue is solved, a regular maintenance program that includes vacuuming, dusting and sweeping is the best way to prevent them from coming back. Vacuuming is particularly effective because it can suck up not just webs, but spider eggs and the adult pests as well.
If you plug spaces under your doors with door sweeps or plug wall cracks, you can eliminate common entry points for spiders. In addition, attacking other pest problems will eliminate some of the insects that spiders normally eat.
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.
In the summer months, people love to stock up on fresh fruits and vegetables. Some even venture to farmers markets where the food is cheaper. However, not only do fruits come home with you, fruit flies may too. Once they've gotten acclimated in your home, they might stay all summer. These pests breed quickly, and tend to spread through whatever food you've got around. They also are happy to join in on any meal you have, be it a sit-down dinner or a barbecue in your backyard. Worst of all, like other flies, they carry disease. Consider these tips on how to prevent fruit flies from coming home with you.
