Other Common Pest Infestations
Identifying Your Pest Issue And Finding Reliable Solutions
Wood-destroying pests will use the structural wood in your home as food, while others will build their homes in it.
Discovering and addressing these problems early on can help to prevent thousands of dollars in repairs.
At NAPCA, we recommend annual pest inspections to catch any infestations as soon as possible.
Pests see your home as the ideal habitat -- one that's warm year-round and provides shelter from predators.
If these pests can also find a source of food and moisture within the building, they will do whatever they can to move in permanently.
The Importance Of A Local Expert
While there are some pest species that are found throughout North America, most pests are found primarily in one region.
This may be the location of an outbreak of a foreign species -- as is the case with bed bugs, fire ants, and killer bees. Alternatively, you may simply be living in their natural habitat, as is the case with pests such as powderpost beetles.
How Pests Affect Your Home
Each pest that enters your home brings its own particular brand of grief with it. This can include health and safety issues, odors, noise, fire hazards, and structural damage.
Eliminating pests will require an integrated approach -- one that includes eliminating the existing infestation and preventing new ones from occurring.
Your local NAPCA Specialist specializes in controlling native pests in your area of all types. We are dedicated to the highest standards in safety and reliability in all of our pest control methods.
To schedule a pest control quote with a NAPCA member near you, contact us by phone or e-mail today. We'll put you in touch with your local specialist, who can schedule an appointment at a time that's convenient for you.
What's Lurking In Your Home?
When a pest issue is discovered in a home, the residents will often attempt to address the problem on their own. However, many species have developed extremely strong abilities to survive in a home.
In the case of many pest species, a do-it-yourself option can even make the infestation worse! A pest control professional can advise you on the most reliable option for extermination.
What follows is some of the pests that homeowners consult with NAPCA Professionals to control:
Cockroaches
While not quite the menace they were several decades ago, cockroaches still prove to be a persistent pest for a homeowner to eliminate.
These creatures are experts at hiding in your home, and are often not seen until the homeowner moves or decides to clean in remote or difficult-to-reach areas.
Unseen as they may be, cockroaches can be a big problem in your home! They're carriers of many viruses and bacteria, and will contaminate everything they touch.
Additionally, the bodies of cockroaches contain potent allergens -- which are proven to cause stronger reactions in sensitive individuals than pet dander or dust mite waste.
More about Controlling Cockroaches
Ants
Ants come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. Each species provides different problems for the homeowner, and different challenges for the pest control professional working in your home.
Ants can be an alarming sight in the home, and in some cases can cause serious issues for your home. Odiferous ants create a foul odor when crushed, and pharaoh ants can contaminate surfaces and food.
Other ants, such as fire ants, can inflict painful (and sometimes deadly) stings, while nesting in electrical devices and potentially causing a house fire.
More about Controlling Ants
We Can Help You Control Pests In Your Home!
Your local NAPCA Professional specializes in controlling pests of all types in your area. They can identify indigenous pests, and customize an integrated pest control plan for the invading species inhabiting your home.
To schedule a pest control quote, contact us by phone or e-mail today! We'll put you in touch with your local NAPCA experts, who can set an appointment at a time that's convenient for you.
