When you wake to a cockroach scurrying under the door or come home to a line of ants parading through the kitchen, the need for pest control is evident. But what about those bugs and insects that make their way into your home unnoticed? In this article, we will explore the importance of preventing Huntersville pests, rather than having to treat the problem later.

What pests are likely to take up residence in my home?
In Huntersville, common household pests include anything from the brown-banded cockroach to the more threatening brown recluse spider. While the level of threat varies among these different species, you probably don’t want your family exposed to anything of the sort. Professional pest control technicians can make sure you’re home is well-protected.

Why is preventive pest control important?
Pest prevention in Huntersville is crucial to the health and wellness of your family. Known to carry harmful bacteria that can cause illnesses, pests can transmit diseases by way of contact with anything from your food supply to your toothbrush. Since they don’t often leave physical evidence behind, you might not even realize your home is infested until you have already been exposed to any of pathogens that trigger asthmatic reactions or illnesses like Salmonella or E. Coli.

What about DIY pest control?
When it comes to treating your home for pests, it’s important to hire a professional to make sure you are getting the safest, most effective solution. Storebought formulas can be accidentally overapplied, putting your family at risk of unnecessary chemical exposure. Many pest control companies provide reduced-risk, organic options. However, in addition to using the help of a professional, there are several things you can do to prevent pest problems in your home:

• Seal cracks and crevices in exterior walls to prevent pest entry.
• Add drain covers to your sinks and showers.
• Screen your windows as an added barrier from the outdoors.
• Trim back shrubbery and trees from the exterior of your home.
• If you are interested in learning more about preventive pest control, or would like to schedule your free same-day inspection, go ahead and give us a call!

The German cockroach is one of the most common roaches found in apartment houses, restaurants, and hotels. German cockroaches (eggs included), are “brought in”, usually on man’s belongings, luggage, boxes or packages.

All it takes is bringing in one egg capsule, six months later you have an infestation.

German Roach Control & Treatments
German Roaches & Sanitation
When beginning your German roach control program, sanitation is one of the first things to consider. German roaches only need a small amount of food to sustain them.

Remove indoor trash or keep them emptied.
Keep trash dumpsters clean.
Make sure food is not left in sink stainers and frequently run the garbage disposal.
Keep dishes clean, no residue of food remaining.
All kitchen appliances (microwaves, toasters, ovens, refrigerators and stoves) should be maintained in a clean condition so that it is food free and grease free.
All pet food needs to be picked up.
No food left out.
Sweeping or vacuuming of any food particles or crumbs.
Clean any crumbs or food particles in your kitchen cabinets.
Inspection : Look for Evidence
When inspecting for German cockroaches, thoroughness is very important. It is important to place the insecticides as close to their runways and harborages as possible. Their excrement looks like black pepper.

A flashlight would be a handy tool to check the following places.

• Cracks and Crevices
• Behind and under refrigerators
• Behind and under stoves
• Behind and under microwavesa and toasters
• Under tops of tables
• Behind and under sinks
• Cabinets-corners and cracks and crevices
• Motors of refrigerators and soft drink dispensing machines
• Switchboxes and electical outlets
• Under and behind cafeteria counters and soda fountains
• Cash registers
• Telephones
• Vegetable bins
• ecycling bins
• Meat counters and check-out stands
• Meat cutting blocks
• Anywhere else conditions are favorable.
• Every situation may be different, inspect all places with favorable conditions

Fly infestation is no laughing matter — not only are they irritating, they can also be dangerous. Flies can transfer all kinds of bacteria throughout your home, potentially infecting the food you eat and more.

After a thorough inspection of your home, our exterminators can find fly entryways and breeding grounds and offer a solution to fix them, which includes insecticide.

Tips to Help You Control Flies After Treatments

To keep flies from returning after we’ve visited your Eastern NC home, continue to:

• Manage Waste Properly – If you throw away leftover food and scraps from dinner, and leave them in your kitchen trash can for days, flies will gravitate to this area, causing further problems. Utilize your garbage disposal whenever possible, or simply tightly close all trash bags and place them in the outdoor trash can.
• Sanitize Garbage Areas – Keeping garbage cans and areas closed up tight and clean will prevent flies from making a home in or around them. Also, be sure to pay close attention to your recycling bin, too. Flies love all the empty containers that still have remnants of soda, beer and more.
• Fix Areas Around Doors & Windows – Flies can’t make their way inside without a path, and while a few flies entering the home is inevitable, it is possible to control their entry by repairing busted window screens and door gaps.