Monroe, NC Pest Control

How to Tell if You Have Bed Bug Bites

If you’re covered in bug bites, you need to know what insect they came from. If you have found bites on your neck, arms, legs, face, hands, or shoulders, it is possible that you have a bed bug infestation.

In addition to the locations of these bites, other signs of bed bug bites include:

• Raised itchy bumps with a clear center
• Small red bumps surrounded by hives or blisters
• Burning, painful bites
• Bites that are in a line
• Bites that follow a zig zag pattern
• A red bite with a dark center

Another way to determine if you have bed bug bites is to carefully examine your bed. If you find bed bugs, shed skins, egg shells, blood stains, or tiny brown spots on your mattress or bedding, it is time to call our Monroe bed bug control team.

Monroe Termite Control Technicians At Your Service

Termites will settle their colonies wherever they can find a food source. They thrive in dark, cool soil and feed off of decaying or dead wood. In order to prevent them from making themselves at home in your yard or house, it is a good idea to know what attracts them in the first place. They are drawn to piles of wood, dead trees and stumps, mulch, clogged gutters, excess foliage, trees, and more.

How To Prevent The Need For Termite Control

1. Keep wood off your soil – If your home’s wooden floorboards are up against the soil, then termites have easy access into your home. If you can it’s best to elevate your home off the soil or at the very least use concrete as a buffer between your home and the wilderness.

2. Dehumidify your home’s foundation and any crawl spaces – Part of the reason termites thrive in the Carolinas is because moist conditions allow them to breed and feast easier. With a properly working gutter and draining network you should be able to rid your property of rainfall, but still moisture can slip between the smallest cracks so it’s a good idea to install a dehumidifier in questionable places to avoid needing our Monroe termite control experts.

3. Avoid using too much mulch – While mulch isn’t the best food source for termites, it does insulate them from extreme temperatures and provide them the moisture they depend on. Consider gravel or rock alternatives and if you do have to use mulch, make sure it’s not coming in direct contact with your home.

4. Fix slab leaks promptly and keep moisture away from your foundation – Slab leaks can cause all sorts of problems. They can not only throw off your home’s foundation but they can also provide the type of environment that termites like for.

How to Keep You From Needing Mosquito Control

Are you tired of mosquitoes taking over your yard each summer? It seems like every time you step outside, you’re immediately accosted by these buzzing, biting insects. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to lower the number of mosquitoes in your yard.

To prevent mosquito control try the following methods:

• Remove standing water sources – Places such as tires, birdbaths, overwatered pots are perfect breeding grounds for mosquitos as it allows them to lay their eggs.
• Plant citronella, horsemint, marigolds, or other mosquito-repelling plants – While most will use DEET, there are a lot of natural repelling agents that can help you prevent the need for our Monroe mosquito control experts.
• Keep trees and shrubs trimmed – Since mosquitos need shade in order to survive the hotter temperatures, it’s important to keep your foliage trimmed so they have fewer places to hide from the sun.
• Reconsider your lighting – Consider Placing mosquito candles, special repelling lamps, or other mosquito-repelling items in your yard to ward off the pesky intruders.
• Remove excess foliage from the gutter – A dirty gutter is the perfect place for mosquitos to lay their eggs because the leaves will block water and create the perfect breeding conditions for mosquitos.
• Utilize fans to throw mosquitos off balance – Since these pests are incredibly light, fans can be used to blow them off their current trajectory and throw them off to prevent the need for mosquito control

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