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While bed bugs can be found in carpets, furniture, and cracks in the wall, they are named for their tendency to pay people unwelcome visits during the night. Bed bugs live and feed on warm-blooded animals to survive, which is why they thrive in the small crevices and seams of mattresses. It is very easy for a bed bug to strike at night. If neglected, thousands can infest a single bedroom. These insects are endowed with a special anesthetic to feed on your blood without waking you up. It is important to hire a pest specialist if you suspect the presence of bed bugs in your home. At our Pest Control company, we understand the health issues related to infestations of termites and bed bugs. Call us today for quality service.
Contrary to popular belief, bed bugs are not just a case of bad housekeeping. Every home can be exposed to the spread of bed bugs, which travel easily in luggage or even through apartment walls and floors. In any case, bed bugs should be dealt with immediately. A professional pest control service can detect and eliminate these difficult-to-target insects. Bed bugs are typically found in mattresses and pet beds because they depend on warm-blooded animals to survive. You may not notice bed bugs during the day since they hide when a host isn’t around, but you can expect bed bugs to reside near where a potential host will sleep. You can find out if bed bugs have invaded your home by looking for the following telltale signs:
• Stains and Shedding – A rather unappealing sign of bed bugs is random stains on your linens and bedding. These rusty-colored stains may be from blood or feces, which are difficult to remove. You might notice dried-up remnants on your bed, which could be evidence of skin, eggs, or even dead bugs.
• Bite Marks – The expression, “Don’t let the bed bugs bite,” is sound advice. If you’ve noticed bite marks on your skin that you can’t quite place, you might be the unlucky host to bed bugs preying on you during the night. Like mosquitoes, bed bugs will leave a reddened mark on the skin that tends to itch.
• Timing – Your odds of having a bed bug infestation are higher if you’ve recently traveled, moved, or purchased used furniture. No matter how clean you keep your home, the fact remains that bed bugs are excellent hitchhikers.
Early detection is the most effective way to eliminate bed bugs from your home. At our Pest Control company, we offer quality residential and commercial services to help you remove unwanted pests. If you’re in our area, call us for a personal quote.
Are you looking to learn about bed bugs? Visit MedicineNet.com for an overview of bed bugs. Bed bugs enter homes by latching onto your clothes, shoes, and bags. Learn more about how they get into your home and how to prevent this from occurring on this website.
For approximately 250 million years, termites have inhabited the earth. They are common in households today; however, their resilient stay on the planet is not pleasant for homeowners. You must seek a pest control specialist if you see signs of termites in your home, as these pests can cause permanent damage. The presence of termites can go unnoticed for a long time, but it is important to take fast action if you spot even a few of these insects. Termites thrive in soil, wood, and water. If neglected, a few termites could turn into an infestation, eating away at the wood in your home.
Different types of termites can cause damage to your home’s structure. Subterranean termites are the most common and costly breed, feeding on wooden structures from the inside out. It would be best if you watched out for strange-looking mud tubes or mounds around your home, as these are shelters built by termites. Other remnants, like discarded wings and termite droppings, should be cause for concern. While it’s true that cellulose-hungry termites play a helpful part in recycling the planet’s nutrient base, they also pose a major threat to your home. If a termite infestation is left unaddressed, it could lead to irrecoverable damages to the wooden structure of your house. Termites are also known to harm insulation and filtration systems. When your largest investment is subject to literally being eaten away, don’t hesitate to call our pest control service.
Termites can eat away at your home, costing you time and money. Find some ways to control termites with this helpful resource. Do you know the difference between damp wood and dry wood termites? Visit PestWorld.org for a helpful overview of termites. Early detection can protect your home from termite damage.
Learn how to detect termites at HouseLogic.com. As small as they are, termites can cause serious damage. They can undermine the structure of your home and bring down its resale value. If you notice a bubbling effect in your drywall or paint chipping from your walls, it could indicate the presence of termites. It would be best to examine your baseboards for signs of honeycombing or hollowing out. If you suspect termites are present in your home, contact a professional pest control service immediately.
Consult with our Pest Control company specialists to learn how to keep your home free of termites. Since 1934, we have provided effective pest solutions to clients. We offer pest control services for businesses and residences alike. Visit our website or call us for more information.
Don’t let pests infest your home. Call our Pest Control company for expert termite and bed bug removal services. Our Pest Control company has been providing customer pest control services since 1934. When you have a problem with termites or bed bugs, call us today or visit our website to request a quote.
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We sometimes think that it is only the elderly, sickly, or “other” people who are at risk from the more serious side effects of Lyme Disease, but reality tells us a very different story. The truth is that this debilitating, tick-borne illness can happen to anyone. We all need to do our part to be aware and keep from becoming ill.
Ticks and Lyme Disease
We tend to think of Lyme Disease as an “American” disease; after all, it’s named after the town of Lyme, Connecticut. It was there in 1975 that an outbreak was strong enough to isolate the exact cause of illness. The earliest documentation of what is now known as Lyme Disease goes back to 1908 and Sweden. Lyme Disease is a growing problem worldwide, primarily due to the migratory nature of infected birds, which become “reservoirs” of the bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi. Here in the States, the small deer tick (Ixodes Scapularis) is the main vector (carrier) of Lyme Disease. These tiny ticks, when fully grown, are no larger than an apple seed and, as nymphs, can be as small as a coffee ground. Nymphs cohabit with small rodents, such as mice, chipmunks, squirrels, and other nest-making furballs. Ticks are extremely slow eaters; it usually takes 3-5 days to finish a blood meal. They are also indiscriminate feeders, attaching themselves to birds, domestic and wild animals, and humans.
Symptoms of Lyme Disease
Tick bites spreading Lyme Disease are increasing. It is vital when out-of-doors to do daily tick checks. Scientists believe that removing a tick within 36 – 48 hours of being bitten prevents enough bacteria from entering your system, thus protecting you from disease. One of the difficulties of diagnosing Lyme Disease properly is that its early symptoms mimic many other common illnesses, like the flu. Symptoms may include fever, chills, nausea, swollen lymph nodes, painful joints, and body aches. The classic bull’s eye rash is present in about 75% of cases. At this early stage, Lyme Disease is usually treatable with antibiotics. However, most people will not go in to be seen, especially if no rash is present. As the disease progresses, its symptoms become much more sinister: severe headaches (meningitis), facial paralysis (Bell’s Palsy), and extremely swollen joints (knees in particular). There are over 300 known Lyme disease strains, which are not always identified, even with testing.
Prevention Is the Key
Our EPA-approved barrier spray offers tick protection for your yard. Ultimately, your best defense against Lyme Disease is to have a very aggressive, proactive approach against ticks. While not all ticks may be infected, too many have gone rogue and are harmful vectors. The good news is that tick control is just a phone call or email away. We offer EPA-approved barrier sprays all season long that protect your yard from 85% – 90% of all ticks, mosquitoes, stink bugs, and spiders. As an added level of protection, we offer our highly effective, strategically placed tick tubes. Rodents greedily use these clever devices to line their nests and safely eliminate tick nymphs before they emerge from their dens. Now is the time to schedule these in your yard if you have any questions or want a free consultation. We welcome your call.
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St. Louis Encephalitis
What is in a name? This age-old question spans the course of time. With St. Louis encephalitis, many believe that St. Louis is to blame since the virus is named after the city. The fact is, nothing could be farther from the truth. The illness is named due to its origin of discovery. The first isolated virus occurrence happened in St. Louis, MS, in 1933, when over 1,000 cases of encephalitis were recorded. Since that fated discovery in St. Louis in 1933, the last major outbreak occurred in 1975–1977, during which time more than 2,500 cases were reported in 35 states. This shows the virus is not confined to only the St. Louis area.
St. Louis encephalitis virus (SLEV) is a member of the Japanese encephalitis hero complex and is a close relative to West Nile Virus. It is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. The mosquito becomes infected by feeding birds infected with the Saint Louis encephalitis virus. Infected mosquitoes then transmit the virus to humans and animals during feeding. Our barrier spray program targets the areas in your yard where mosquitoes lurk.
St. Louis encephalitis virus extends from Canada to Argentina, but most human cases have almost exclusively occurred in the United States. Most of these cases have occurred in eastern and central portions of the US. Cases of SLEV occur primarily in the late summer or early fall. In the southern states, however, cases can occur year-round due to the mild conditions and increased mosquito activity from warmer climates. SLEV is endemic to the United States but has not reached the heights of its cousin West Nile Virus, which is still dangerous. Many of those infected with SLEV will show no signs of being infected. In some cases, symptoms of the virus will reveal themselves through flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, and weariness. The lack of symptoms in many St. Louis Encephalitis Virus cases is cause for alarm because there is no specific treatment for the virus. Treating the illness is solely based on treating the symptoms. When the illness is left undiagnosed, and symptoms are not treated promptly, the outcome can range from brain inflammation to severe neuroinvasive disease and, in some cases, even death. Prevention is the best defense.
Our spraying barrier sprays in a homeowner’s yard. Through mosquito control and prevention, we aim to protect you and your family from mosquito-borne illnesses such as St. Louis encephalitis and West Nile virus. Our barrier spray program delivers safe and effective control against mosquitoes. Our program consists of a thorough application of our barrier spray in the areas mosquitoes lurk. Areas such as behind bushes, around natural areas, and the foundation of your home make the perfect spot for mosquitoes to hide and wait for the perfect conditions to feed you and your loved ones. Our program gives you peace of mind in knowing you are protected the entire season. We are dedicated to giving you the freedom to take back your backyard and waging war against mosquitoes one yard at a time.
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Our Pest Control company wants to keep you and your family safe and happy this season. We all know the drill, the endless sticky, smelly, toxic, and potentially dangerous topical insect repellents we apply to our bodies each summer. Some contain DEET, known to wreak havoc on our systems, causing headaches, dizziness, shortness of breath, fatigue, difficulty sleeping, and many more severe problems. These dangers, combined with the ooey, gooey, and discomfort they cause us is almost overwhelming. Thankfully, our company has the answer to all this madness. We have a wonderful remedy that only requires picking up the phone and calling us. We have a barrier spray that kills and prevents mosquitoes and ticks. Our rotation program consists of keeping you on a regular treatment schedule every 21 days, and you don’t have to give mosquitoes or ticks a second thought. Our safe and effective barrier spray will kill mosquitoes or ticks in your yard and prevent new ones from residing on your property all season. We also offer an “all-natural spray” that keeps you protected in the same way. We are ready to tackle the ‘skeeters and ticks!
Mosquitoes are the deadliest predators on earth. They spread diseases such as West Nile and Encephalitis. Protecting your family against mosquito-borne illness and tick-borne illnesses such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme disease is crucial. Along with the diseases they carry, mosquitoes can flat-out ruin a good summer. Our program is set up for worry-free, effortless control and prevention. So go ahead and throw out the stinky, sticky sprays and let us handle the rest. Won’t it be great not having to spray yourself this summer and let us treat the source instead? Contact us today to find out more, schedule your initial treatment, and tell those mosquitoes, “bite me.”
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Mosquitoes and ticks are a nuisance, but they’re just a part of summer, right? They go with the territory with warm weather, outdoor living, and summer rain. Perhaps we can’t afford to acknowledge that ticks and mosquitoes go with the territory of summer and outdoor living. Two months ago, there were 2 cases of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever reported in the area. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is a tick-borne illness transmitted from infected humans through a tick bite. The scary thing about tick bites is we often don’t even know we’ve been bitten. Nymph stage ticks (or baby ticks) are the size of a poppy seed. You won’t even know you’ve been bitten if the bite is from a nymph/baby tick. We have a testing program to test potential disease carriers to alert residents to take extra precautions. The bad news is that mosquitoes have been identified here carrying the disease. The good news is there are no reported human cases yet. So what are we to do to protect ourselves, our children, and our pets? Should we stay inside all summer? Of course not. That’s neither practical nor necessary.
Your approach should be 2-tiered: Treat your yard for mosquitoes and ticks. Check yourself for ticks after time spent in grassy or wooded areas. Most of your summer’s outdoor time will be spent right in your own yard. We can treat your yard for mosquitoes and ticks. Our lawn/yard spray acts as a protective barrier around your property, eliminating mosquitoes and ticks from your yard. Not only will your yard be a haven from mosquitoes and ticks, but our customers tell us their house is the most popular on the block because it’s the place to hang out without getting mosquito bites. Another important step is to check yourself after spending time outdoors in grassy and wooded areas. Ticks seek warm dark areas, so they will often crawl under your sock, into your hair, or other covered areas. Check your body for any visible ticks. Another great thing to do is jump in a quick shower after gardening or hanging outside. This may wash off any nymph/baby ticks. We want to help you protect your yard. If you sign up for service for the rest of the season and mention this blog post, ask for $50 off your seasonal spray package. Expires July 15th. It cannot be combined with any other offers. Call or email to protect your yard for the rest of the season.
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Keep your family safe from mosquito-borne illness and disease this season. It’s no laughing matter that an insect so small happens to be the deadliest animal on earth. More deaths are indeed associated with mosquitoes than any other animal on the planet. Mosquitoes carry several lethal diseases to humans as well as animals. Over two million people per year die from mosquito-borne illnesses, including deaths from diseases such as Malaria, Dengue, and Yellow Fever which are apparent in other regions of the world. Here in the United States, mosquitoes are the vectors for illnesses like West Nile Virus, EEE ( Eastern Equine Encephalitis), WEE ( Western Equine Encephalitis), St. Louis Encephalitis, La Crosse Encephalitis, and Heartworms. West Nile is usually traced in two phases, the first of which is when mosquitoes test positive for the disease, and then the second is when people begin to test positive for the disease. At this point, officials urge residents to take preventative measures to avoid infection. One important preventative is to take control of your property to keep mosquitoes at bay.
What is West Nile Virus?
West Nile Virus is a virus that is found in birds. Mosquitoes become vectors of the disease by feeding off an infected bird, and in doing this, the mosquito itself then becomes infected. It can pass the disease to people and other animals. West Nile has also been reported to pass from human to human by breastfeeding from an infected mother, organ and blood donation from an infected donor, and trans-placental transmission from infected mother to child. Symptoms of West Nile Virus are usually apparent 3-14 days after infection and entail fever, headache, swelling of the lymph nodes, fatigue, and rash. In some cases, however, infected persons will show no symptoms. In severe cases, those infected with West Nile can develop severe neuroinvasive diseases such as West Nile Meningitis, West Nile Encephalitis, or West Nile Poliomyelitis. Symptoms that a neuroinvasive disease may present include a high fever, stiffness in the neck, lethargy and weakness, severe headaches, paralysis, disorientation or change in mental status, gastrointestinal problems, seizures, and even coma.
A close-up of the deadliest predator on earth now.
No vaccine is available for human use to prevent West Nile Virus. Treatment varies according to symptoms. Since bacteria do not cause the virus, it does not respond to antibiotics. Researchers are looking into an anti-viral drug called Ribavirin, currently used to treat Hepatitis C, to see if it may help treat West Nile Virus. Most mild cases of West Nile Virus have an excellent prognosis, so early detection of the virus and prevention of mosquitoes is key to keeping this illness at bay. Our Pest Control company wants to protect you and your family from mosquitoes and illness.
What do all these Encephalitides mean?
Mosquitoes transmit several Encephalitides, including WEE ( Western Equine Encephalitis), EEE ( Eastern Equine Encephalitis), St. Louis Encephalitis, and La Crosse Encephalitis. All Encephalitides function in primarily the same manner. The standard textbook definition for Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain. These Encephalitides begin their cycle from mosquito to human, or animal, from the vector mosquito initially feeding off of a bird infected with the Encephalitis, with La Crosse Encephalitis being the only exception. With La Crosse Encephalitis, the mosquito feeds from a woodland creature, such as a chipmunk or squirrel, which is infected instead of a bird. These Encephalitides affect the central nervous system of those infected. WEE and EEE are rarely diagnosed in humans. Symptoms of these mosquito-borne Encephalitides are similar, including headache, fever, muscle aches, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, and neck stiffness. More advanced symptoms can include seizures, tremors and disorientation, paralysis, and coma. There is no vaccine to treat these diseases in humans, so avoiding being bitten by mosquitoes and reducing their numbers and breeding sites within your environment is crucial to avoiding any mosquito-borne illness or disease.
Taking control of your property is the most important way to prevent falling victim to a mosquito-borne illness such as this. Exercising common sense, gaining knowledge, and taking control of your own backyard can greatly reduce your risk of being bitten by an infected mosquito. We recommend keeping areas of standing water off your property, including children’s toys, pots, or any small container tipped over or thrown away. Frequent changes of water in bird baths or fountains keep them from becoming a “nursery” for new mosquitoes. Make sure your gutters are free of debris or trash. Keep debris and clippings out of your yard, and keep the grass mowed, bushes, and gardens neat and tidy. Frequent checks of screened areas within your living areas to ensure there are no tears or holes where mosquitoes could wander in. Treating your property by a licensed professional is of the utmost importance to get complete mosquito control over your property.We spray barrier spray in a homeowner’s yard.
Remember, once you or someone in your family has a mosquito-borne illness, you cannot rewind it and take it back. We can treat your property to prevent the unfortunate. Our barrier spray is a safe and effective way to kill mosquitoes and prevent mosquitoes from entering your property. We even offer a mosquito misting system which is highly effective at controlling mosquitoes and ticks. Our barrier sprays are sprayed at scheduled intervals throughout the season for your safety and convenience. These barrier sprays give you season-long, worry-free mosquito control. Our safe and effective barrier spray also kills ticks on your property. Did you know that Missouri and Tennessee are the two states that have the highest incidence rate of the tick-borne illness Ehrlichiosis? To learn more about Missouri and Ehrlichiosis, visit to read this informative article about Ehrlichiosis. Contact us to learn more about keeping your property mosquito and tick-free this season. Mosquito and tick-borne illnesses are nothing to take lightly; prevention is key to ensuring you and your family stay safe and healthy this season.
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Our Pest Control company wants to keep you, your family, and your pets safe and happy this season. Ticks are a cause for concern during the warmer months because of the risk of tick-borne illnesses and diseases they carry. Not only are people susceptible to tick-borne illness, but the extended family of our dogs and cats are also. Protecting our furry friends from ticks is an important part of disease prevention. There are several tick-borne illnesses that your dog or cat can get from an infected tick. Some diseases are strictly transmitted to dogs only, cats only, or both.
Tick-borne illnesses seen in dogs and cats
Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), Anaplasmosis, Haemobartonellosis, and Babesiosis can affect dogs and cats. Lyme disease is caused by bacteria carried by the deer tick and can lead to lameness, stiff joints, swollen lymph nodes, and a noticeably reduced appetite. In more severe cases, the disease can cause kidney, heart, and nervous systems disorders in your pet. Blood tests taken by your veterinarian will determine if your pet has the disease. The disease is treated successfully with antibiotic therapy. Even if your pet has been diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease, it is still possible to contract it again later if tick prevention is not used. A dog can be paralyzed by tick-borne canine disease.
Rocky Mountain spotted fever is prevalent in dogs in the East, Midwest, and plains regions. Cats can contract the illness, but the numbers are much lower in reported cases of RMSF in felines. The organism responsible for the illness is spread through the American dog tick, and the Rocky Mountain spotted fever tick. Symptoms include fever, reduced appetite, depression, joint pain, lameness, vomiting, and diarrhea. If the disease is not caught in time and treated, it can lead to heart and liver problems, neurological problems, and even kidney failure. As with Lyme disease, RMSF is treated with oral antibiotics, but in the case of RMSF, once your pet has cleared the treatment regimen and been given a clean bill of health, he will remain immune to further contraction of the illness indefinitely. Ticks of all sizes can carry a tick-borne illness or disease that can infect your pet.
There are other diseases that your dog and cat can get from a tick that can wreak havoc on their health but, if caught early, are easily treatable through antibiotics and other therapies. Some tick-borne illnesses and diseases strike only dogs, such as American canine Hepatozoonosis, Ehrlichiosis, and tick paralysis (which rarely, if ever, affects cats). Cat’s only tick-borne disorders are Cytauxzoonosis and feline infectious anemia, and even though both feline and canine can contract Tularemia, it is usually seen predominately in cats. We protect dogs and cats from tick-borne illness with tick control programs, including tick tubes. Dogs and cats alike enjoy the outdoors. It is hardwired into their DNA which stems from the origins of the domesticated cat and dog with roots buried deep into those of large cats of prey, wolves, and foxes. Not only is it their nature, but they also love being part of the family, which means our pets want to be by our sides when the family is outside. This challenges pet owners to keep the ticks off their pets. Topical and oral flea and tick preventives are very effective; however, in some cases, the tick has to physically bite your pet before the preventative is effective in killing the tick. Sometimes, this is too late. Many tick-borne illnesses only require that the tick stay latched on for a minimal time before it can transmit bacteria and viruses onto your pet. We recommend the continued use of all veterinary tick control medicines your pet is on, plus having your property treated by a licensed professional to safeguard against any tick that may “happen” to attach to your pet.
We use tick tubes to control and prevent ticks on your property effectively. Tick tubes are effective against larval and nymph ticks associated with rodents. Tick tubes work by using treated cotton packed into convenient rod-shaped tubes. Since cotton is a great nesting material, mice find the impregnated cotton in the tick tubes and return it to their nests. The treatment will not hurt the mice. Ticks that attach to the mice, or enter the bureau, will die. It is a win/win situation that has come full circle to ensure you, your family, and your pets stay tick-free this season. Research has shown that using the tick tubes can reduce your chances of coming into contact with a potentially infected tick on your property by up to 90%! Keep your pampered pooch safe from the dangers of ticks this season. Contact us today to learn more about tick control, including tick tubes and our safe and effective barrier spray programs. Since tick tubes are time sensitive, don’t delay, you want to ensure your tick control is applied before the “dog days of summer” arrive. Call us today for a free quote.
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Yes! There is something you can spray in your yard to control mosquitoes and ticks in your whole yard!
What if you never had to spray icky, gooey, stinky spray on yourself, your kids, or your guests? What if you never had to buy another citronella candle? Do you cringe when you hear a bug being zapped by a bug zapper? What if you had an invisible barrier around your yard that mosquitoes and ticks could not penetrate? It almost seems too good to be true, but our Pest Control company has a yard spray called a barrier spray. Our trained technicians spray the barrier of your yard to keep mosquitoes and ticks out. This spray acts like a protective shield for up to 3 weeks. The product has two components. The initial spraying will kill mosquitoes and ticks on contact. Then the spray has a micro-encapsulated time release system that releases more mosquito and tick protection over the course of the 3-week period. Then, we come back and re-spray. Your entire summer can be mosquito and tick-free in your yard. Will you never get another bite while your yard is protected? Our product provides upwards of 90 – 95% protection. Toward the end of your spray cycle, you will have a little reduced protection. We also have a premium product with spray protection every two weeks. You won’t believe that you can truly live in your yard mosquito and tick-free. One of our billboards you may have seen in the area is “Play happy, and stay happy all season with our seasonal mosquito control barrier spray programs. A little imagination, a backyard, and our superior protection are all you need for fun this season!” Contact us to learn more about our other insect control services or to get on the schedule for this season. Call us today for a free quote.
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