Some of the Pests We Encounter

The annoying itchiness of a mosquito bite is nothing compared to the far more serious threats of the many diseases they can spread – Zika, Malaria, Encephalities and West Nile virus to name just a few.

Squirrels, raccoons, bats, and other wildlife are usually quite content to nest and live outdoors. But at times, the shelter and warmth of a nice, dark attic or garage is too tempting for them to resist

While carpenter bees resemble other types of bees, their nesting habits are quite different. Because they tunnel into wood to lay their eggs, they can cause significant damage to homes and property.

Most of us have had the unpleasant experience of being stung by a bee, wasp or other stinging insect. The stings of stinging insects not only causes painful local reactions, but can also cause far more serious allergic reactions.

Rodents can multiply alarmingly quickly in the cozy confines of your home spreading a variety of diseases, including Hantavirus and Salmonellosis (a type of food poisoning).

Most ant species do not cause significant property damage. But their huge colonies (with as many as millions of inhabitants) and voracious appetites make them a disruptive and hard to control nuisance.

Cockroaches are prolific breeders and can produce up to 350,000 offspring. Cockroaches are notorious for spreading diseases, and their allergens were named one of the leading triggers of asthma attacks in children.

Ticks prefer to live in woods, tall grass, weeds and brush and will quickly attach themselves to passing humans and pets. They can transmit Lyme disease, which is the number one insect-spread disease in the United States.

The Indian meal moth is one of several moths that live on and in stored food. Like the cockroach, the result is contaminated and devoured. Watch for small flying moths or small worms in dried food like flour and cereal.