Common Services of a Professional Pest Control Service

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Why a Pest Control Service

Whether commercial or residential, pests are capable of getting into all sorts of properties. So, what would be the best way to deal with them? There are several ways through which you can deal with pests. The most convenient and reliable of them all is hiring a reliable and professional pest control service. Why? Well this is mainly because a reputable pest control service will efficiently use a wide range of solutions to eliminate the bugs, rodents, or other pests on your property.

It simply isn’t possible to permanently get your property rid of pests through any do it yourself technique. This is because no matter what sort of a strategy you make use of for eliminating the pests, they will find one way or another back into your property. This is definitely true in the case of bugs, ants, and other types of similar pests. In this regard, a professional pest control service will be of significant help as not only will their solutions provide you effective results, but the results will also be long lasting.

Residential Pest Control – Pest Control for Homes

As far as residential properties are concerned, pests and other such insects are more likely to be found here. Domestic pests cause a considerable amount of damage to wooden furniture. Apart from that, smaller pests such as bed bugs and insects can cause damage to the wiring, eat garments, contaminate food, and more. What’s more, they also tend to carry bacteria and parasites from one residence to another, which causes illness to the people living in the house.

As soon as you encounter any pests in your home, you shouldn’t waste your time trying out different Do It Yourself strategies. You should  get in touch with a professional pest control company. A reliable pest control service will be able to treat all common pests including mice, ants, rats, flies, fleas, bed bugs, and wasps as well as more.

Commercial Pest Control – Pest Control for Offices

Some commercial properties also get infested by common pests. These pests are the same as the ones found on residential properties. Once you get in touch with a pest control service, they will be likely to pay a visit or two to the office in order to properly inspect the areas that are infected. During the first visits, their job will be to figure out the severity of the problem at hand, as they will be looking to find the types of pests that are infesting the property.

If you are having a pest control issue at your home or office please give us a call at Southern Pest Control 800 527-9832. Our friendly and professional staff is always ready to help!

Destructive Pests That Have an Influence on Your Home

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Descructive pests have their subtle ways of invading our homes and when they do; our homes are at the mercy of their horrid infestation. They creep their way in and damage and destroy the structure and appearance of our beloved homes. Here are a few of the pests that prove size really doesn’t matter when it comes to causing a tremendous damaging impact:

Ants

There are numerous species of ants which can form their colonies and enter into a home via the littlest of cracks in search of sweet and greasy food. Fire ants, tiny as they are, can cause damage to electrical switches, air conditioning and transformer boxes, which could eventually lead to power outages. Carpenter ants, on the other hand, live in wood that is hollow, decaying, or moist and cause immense damage.

Termites

Termites are little terrors that can suck away the structural integrity of walls and floors, making them sag, and considerably lowering their value. They silently destroy our homes and are capable of causing extensive damage especially to wooden structures and plants. They are not something that can be easily removed from your home.

Bed Bugs

Bed bugs are the little bloodsuckers that can soil our furniture, home and bedding. They feed on blood and can come into their attack mode while you are sound asleep at night. They can be found on sheets, in mattress seams and also in crevices and cracks. Once they make their way into your home, they travel from one room to the next until they’ve marked their territory in every single area of your home. They can damage your home as well as your health as their bites can be itchy and be the cause of red welts on your skin.

Cockroaches

Cockroaches are far from being a pretty sight and exist in various shapes and sizes. They can make their way into your home through vents, drain pipes, sewers, crevices and cracks and can reproduce extremely quickly. If spotted, they are quick in reaching their hideout spots and though they can be easily killed, they can spread to various locations of your house and multiply just as easily.

Cockroaches are highly unhealthy and can lead to infecting us with allergies, especially in sensitive individuals like children and the elderly. Also, they could be a repelling sight when spotted by guests.

Pests, in their various shapes and forms can be a real menace to our homes and can destroy structures, leading to repairs, replacements, and a huge list of expenses. Their bites are another thing to keep away from as they can cause skin irritations and allergies. They can be easily taken care of and if you think your house is a victim of these destructive invaders, give us a call and we will come right away to rescue you and your home from these little pests that can potentially cause widespread damage.

Call us at 800-527-9832, we have a courteous and friendly staff always willing to help. At Southern Pest Control we take PRIDE in treating your home as though it were ours.

Pest Control – Why It Is So Important

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Pests are something nobody wants around their house. Pest control is extremely common in industries, but homes are prone to pest infestations too and controlling them is essential. Here are a few reasons dictating the importance of pest control and why you should consider it for your home:

Barrier against Harmful Invaders

Your home is your own personal haven, it is a place where you feel at ease and there is literally no place like home. Nobody wants to see their home being invaded by pests of different sorts that can cause potential harm not only to your living place, but to your health as well.

Pest control can prove to be helpful against destructive infestations for long durations and its importance lies in the fact that it can clean away and purify spaces that have been the victim of such invasions and infestations.

Damage Prevention

Pests are far from being showpieces. They act! And when they do, the damage they cause can be extreme, and if left unattended, irreversible. They can do a great deal of damage to the structure of a home which could result in damages that would need repairs in parts of your home. At times, entire structures become useless and need to be replaced or completely re-done. Termites, for example, could eat away a whole wooden structure.

This is where pest control comes in. It can save the structure of your home and also save you huge expense you’d have to incur  in circumstances of extreme structural damage.

Preservation of Health

Infestation of pests and insects can lead to numerous health problems and can put the well-being of you and your family members in danger. Some pests, including cockroaches, are capable of carrying harmful and infectious germs into the human body which can be the cause of many infectious diseases and health problems. Also, pests like mosquitoes, ticks and fleas can transmit deadly diseases such as plague, malaria, West Nile Virus and Lyme disease into the human body.

Pest control ensures that the health of you and your family members remains intact and you can also rest assured that you’re breathing and living in an environment that isn’t polluted with infectious and hazardous pests.

Preservation of Appearance

Another thing pest control is important for the preservation of the appearance of your home. Any living space that is infected and invaded by pests and insects is sure to lose its appeal and charm because of the damaging effects they can cause to any structure, equipment or item they come in contact with.

Pest control can save you precious time and money.

Want to protect your home and your health from these virus-carrying, danger-ridden pests and insects? Give us a call at 800 527-9832. We at Southern Pest Control want to insure that your health and home are well protected from these unwanted quests. If you have a problem we will be glad to come to your rescue!

Did You Know That Zika Virus Can Also Be Carried By More Common Mosquito?

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Research carried out by Brazilian scientists indicates that a species of mosquito which is more common as compared to the one that is primarily known for transmitting Zika virus might possibly have the ability to carry this virus. This is one development that can further complicate all the efforts for limiting the spread of Zika virus.

Aedes aegypti, the species of mosquito was identified to be the primary transmitter of Zika virus, which has been linked to numerous birth defects as the infections are spreading rapidly across Brazil as well as other countries in the Caribbean and Latin America.

However, the Brazilian scientists announced earlier this month that they have been able to detect the infection in another species, i.e. Culex quinquefasciatus, in their latest research on Zika virus. This has raised concerns that the Zika virus can be carried by any species which is more prevalent as compared to Aedes aegypti. The scientists believe more research is required to learn whether the species of Culex is able to transmit the Zika virus.

Authorities for public health have cited that the mosquito species Aedes aegypti is overwhelmingly responsible for the spread of Zika, with one more species of the exact same genus, Aedes albopictus, further transmitting this virus in fewer numbers.

Evidence has been found linking other mosquitoes to Zika. For instance, researchers came across over 20 species of mosquito that carry this virus in Africa, despite the fact that it is still unclear whether all of them transmit this disease to humans effectively.

The research in Brazil is yet to get published in any scientific journal or reviewed by other scientific peers in other countries.

According to the foundation, more work is required to determine whether the species of Culex in the wild is already carrying this virus and whether they are able to transmit the infections.

The researchers will now begin capturing the Culex species in areas around Recife, where this virus is primarily known to be circulating. More research might as well take as much as eight months to unfold.

If a species other than Aedes aegypti is found to be transmitting Zika virus in large amounts, it can make it considerably hard to contain the current outbreak of Zika virus which the WHO declared as a public health emergency globally last month.

Traces of the Zika virus have already been located in the tissue and bodily fluids of babies and mothers who are affected from microcephaly.

The Culex quinquefasciatus species has also been found to exist in the more temperate climates, including the southern US, an area where it is known for carrying the West Nile infection. Unlike the Aedes aegypti species, Culex quinquefasciatus can keep any virus circulating even during the cold months.

If the Culex species is proven to be transmitting the Zika virus, this would further complicate the given Zika issue the world is currently facing.

We at Southern Pest Control hope that this additional information helps keep you abreast of the Zika virus transmittal. If we can be of assistance with any pest problem, please call us at 800 527-9832.

Spiders – The Creepy Crawlers

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Spiders are a major concern in most homes where they are either just disliked or cause a major panic. Some people just cringe at their sight while some have so much fear that even a tiny spider is enough to give them a run for their lives. Remember Ronald Weasley from the wizard trio? Yeah, something like that.

Creepy Entrances

These creepy visitors will enter your home through poorly screened open windows. Gaps and cracks in the vicinity of entrances such as windows and doors are also common means of entry. Spiders may also get a free ride on boxes or any other outdoor items that are brought inside your home.

Useful Tips

Here are few tips to prevent these crawlies from entering your home:

  • Check footwear that had been left outside for a couple of days before putting it on.
  • Shake out clothing, laundry, boots, shoes, and any other items before wearing them or putting them in the closet.
  • Be careful while working in the garden and make sure that your kids don’t poke around the bushes or under rocks.

Hiding Places

Spiders prefer dark and quiet places. These eight-legged creepy crawlers find shelter in your homes during autumn so that they have a warm and cozy place to spend the winter. There are about 30,000 species of spiders which are found throughout the world, but only a few of them infest homes. Some spiders prefer moisture and are found in crawl spaces and basements while others, who like dry and warm areas, seek shelter in upper corners of rooms and subfloor air vents.

Tips for Spider Control

If you are annoyed by these creepy crawlers in your home, follow the tips below to make your home a spider-free zone:

  • Maintain cleanliness and good house-keeping.
  • Keep your belongings stored neatly in boxes on shelves in basements and garages.
  • Dispose of old equipment, trash, and debris regularly.
  • Repair your window screens and fill any gaps or cracks around your doors or windows.
  • Pay special attention to outdoor areas such as yards, porches, sheds, and garages.
  • Clean your filter boxes regularly because it is a kind of a favorable habitat for spiders.
  • Don’t stack your wood close to your house.
  • Spray the above mentioned spider-prone areas to keep them at bay.
  • Trim and prune your hedges and shrubs so that spiders have fewer places to hide.
  • Remove webs regularly with a broom or vacuum.
  • Reduce your outside lighting so that fewer preys (insects) are attracted to discourage spiders.

Professional Pest Control Services

If you have a spider infestation which you don’t want to deal with, either because you cringe at their sight or it’s too big for you to handle, seek help from a professional pest control service. We at Southern Pest Control have trained staff that is skilled at detecting and culminating unwanted pests. Contact us, where we not only deal with spiders, but with all kinds of pests. Give us a call at 800-527-9832 and we will provide you with a pest-free home!