Common Insects
Ants are one of the greatest pest control problems in the South. At times, they are difficult to control. They enter through the tiniest of cracks looking for food, water, warmth and shelter. On average, 15% of ants from their colony are away from the nest foraging for food or water. Most, over-the-counter products eliminate ants you see, but have no or little effect on the whole colony. Most do-it-yourself ant control products prove to be unsuccessful for long-term control. Results Pest Solutions use products specially formulated to entice ants to be carried it back to the nest thus abolishing the entire colony.
Cockroaches have been long despised by home and business owners. Cockroach pest control is important for health and safety reasons. They can cause allergic reactions and trigger asthma attacks. Cockroaches spread close to 33 kinds of bacteria including E.coli and Salmonella. Results Pest Solutions can eliminate your Cockroach infestation.
Fleas are biting insects and the only stage of flea that feeds on blood. They may be found on pets throughout the year, but numbers tend to increase dramatically during spring and summer. A flea infested home will require a deep cleaning and treating infested areas indoors. In addition, cleaning and treating shaded outdoor areas in warmer months is necessary. Call Results Pest Solutions pest control service specialists to protect your family and pets from flea infestation!
Spiders are predators. They are poisonous, but few pose any danger to humans. As predators, spiders are beneficial because they feed on a wide variety of insects that we consider to be pests. A few species of spiders can bite and cause harm to people. The rest are too small to bite people or their poison is too weak to harm people. Black Widow and Brown Recluse are two species of spiders that cause serious medical problems and possible death. Unwanted spiders in your home or business, get results, contact us, Results Pest Solutions. Our professionals can identify the spiders and provide a plan of action to exterminate them.
Termites - Spring typically is when large numbers of winged termites, known as "swarmers," emerge inside homes. Triggered by warmer temperatures and rainfall, the winged termites emerge from the colony and fly into the air. They primarily feed on wood, but also damage paper, books, insulation, and even swimming pool liners and filtration systems. While buildings may become infested at any time, termites are of particular importance when buying or selling a home since a termite inspection/infestation report is normally a condition of sale.
Wasps, Hornets, Yellow-jackets and Bees are beneficial insects. They are pests because they sting. Wasps become a problem in autumn. They invade living spaces such as carports, and garages. Most common flying pest are Yellow jackets, Bald-faced Hornets, the Paper Wasps, Honey Bees, Bumblebees. Results Pest Solutions will inspect the infested area to determine which flying pest has invaded your space. Different methods may be necessary to control your infestation. In small numbers, none of these insect stings are considered life threatening. If you come across any nesting sites in or around your home or business, stay away and call Results Pest Solutions for safe removal.
Ticks are common in the South. Several species can spread a variety of diseases. Ticks you meet in the South are American Dog tick, Blacklegged tick (Deer tick), Brown Dog tick and Lone Star tick. They will feed on a just about any animal, in their final stage of adulthood. They feed on medium to large animals. This includes humans. Ticks usually fall from woody, bushy areas and tall grass. They wait on the end of leaves for host to come by and brush them off onto their body, hair, or clothes. Ticks feed on infected animals blood. It carries the disease and transmits it to its next host. The most common disease transmitted by ticks are Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
Bed Bugs common throughout the United States. The South has not been exempt. Bed Bugs are not known to transmit any human illness. Their bites are painful. They cause an itchy and irritating reaction. Bed bug bites look like little red bumps and sometimes resemble mosquito bites. People experience localized allergic reactions that can lead to infection if scratched. Bed bugs are very tiny, flat insects. They feed off the blood of sleeping people and animals. Bed Bugs are red-brown, wingless insect. Their size range from 1 to 7 millimeters in length. Beg bugs hang out in the day in seams of mattresses, box springs, bed frames, headboards, dresser tables, cracks or crevices, behind wallpaper, and in books. Find signs of bed bugs in your home or business, call Results Pest Solutions for trained pest control professional to rid your home of these pests and schedule an appointment today.
Silverfish, an ancient species of insect, have many legs, a worm-like body wiggles their way across floors and walls. They travel wide distances for food. Silverfish survive on crumbs of fat and sugary foods. They require moisture to survive, and they colonize in large numbers in the rooms where they find nourishment. Usually the kitchen. Silverfish can chew through cardboard. Check cereal boxes and other starchy foods. Silverfish thrive in humid environments. It’s important to de-moisturize the environment where a colony is found. The best method for silverfish extermination is to call Results Pest Solutions experts, who have the ability required to exterminate the infestation once and for all.
Centipedes are beneficial insects. They feed on smaller insects and spiders. Centipedes cause no structural or food damage. They can deliver a painful pinch when handled. Centipedes injected venom is not usually fatal. The venom causes a slight swelling like a bee or wasp stings. In the summer months, centipedes enter buildings to seek shelter. They gain access through holes and cracks in the foundation, walls and crawling under door gaps. Call Results Pest Solutions for expert centipedes’ removal.
Mice are one of the most troublesome and economically harmful rodents to home and business owners. They frequently find their way into homes and businesses in the autumn when outdoor temperatures at night become cooler. Mice squeeze through openings as small as a 1/4 inch across. Though they have poor eyesight, mice have a highly-developed sense of smell. Unsecured food stores and pet food is an often cause of mouse intrusion. House mice are extremely intelligent. It is difficult to outsmart a resourceful and hungry mouse. You see one… That usually means there are many more you don’t see. Results Pest Solutions extermination services help identify and eliminate food sources. We properly seal points of entry, and we exterminate any current infestation.
Rats are common in the South. These scavengers live in close association with humans. Rats are mainly found in urban and suburban areas. They live and nest in warehouses, stores, in sewers, in any location where suitable food, water and shelter are available. They cause considerable structural damage to homes and buildings. They transmit diseases to people and other animals. Signs of rat activity are droppings found along runways feeding areas, and food storage. Visible gnaw marks. See these signs of rat activity, give Results Pest Solutions a call today and we’ll enact a rat pest control plan immediately.
Squirrels are cute and entertaining animals. A home or business owner that hears noises in the attic is a good sign there’s squirrel problem. Temperatures begin to drop in the autumn, squirrels enter homes and businesses looking for warmth to make a place to nest for the winter. Squirrels make holes in the exterior trim and siding of your property. They continue the destruction through gnawing on electrical wiring causing fires. Squires carry fleas and other unwanted organisms. Results Pest Solutions’ trained and licensed squirrel control specialists locate and seal off all open entry points. Our wildlife control services include live trapping and removal. For more information on Results Pest Solutions’ squirrel exterminator services, just contact us today.
Raccoons feed on berries, insects, fruit and small mammals. They prefer to live in wooded areas. Raccoons adapt well to urban and suburban conditions. They nest beneath decks, attics and crawl spaces. Raccoons carry rabies, and their droppings lead to fleas and other parasites. Raccoons are experts with their hands. They can open garbage cans, remove siding and tear off shingles to infiltrate your home or business. Raccoons pose a threat to health and property. Results Pest Solutions raccoon removal specialists trap and remove these critters from your home or business. Raccoons are resourceful and intelligent critters. Results Pest Solutions’ have the experience to safely remove Raccoons and keep them out.
Opossums (Possums), like kangaroos, females have a pouch on their belly to carry and feed their young. Mature possums are about the size of a domestic cat. Possums are nocturnal, omnivorous, mammals. Outstanding climbers. They act dead or “play possum” as a defensive mechanism. Possums take residence in attics and crawl spaces. There large droppings carry parasites and diseases. Possums steal garbage, pet food and harass pets. Results Pest Solutions’ opossum control experts have the experience and knowledge to remove and keep your home or business possum free. Call Results Pest Solutions opossum removal experts today for your free home or business evaluation.
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