Bedbugs are parasitic insects that feed on human blood.  Early detection is critical in bedbug control since they are some of the most difficult pests to eradicate. The best solution for this pesky insect is Dunwoody pest control services. Hiring professionals to get rid of bedbugs is a smart choice especially if you live in shared housing units. A bedbug infestation usually has a negative effect on the psychological well-being of house occupants and housing markets. For people who live in condominiums or apartments, coordinated efforts are more effective when eradicating these insects.

Pesticides alone can’t get rid of your bedbug problem. They are, at best, moderately effectual at controlling the pests. When used, pesticides should be handled with care because they are dangerous to your health. Here are some do-it-yourself methods of bedbug control.

Determine the infested rooms

Bedrooms are the most commonly affected areas. However, any room that is used for sleeping can also be infested by bedbugs. Living room sofas also provide harborage for these irritating insects. The sooner you find all their hiding spots, the faster you will be able to get rid of them before you have a full-blown infestation on your hands.

Clean up infested areas

After finding all their hiding spots, you need to strip the furniture and put it in the washing machine. These items should be washed in hot water to make sure that the insects die. Vacuum your mattresses and sofas thoroughly to remove all traces of bedbugs. When you are done vacuuming, take the vacuum outside and dispose of the bag. Buy high quality bedbug-proof encasements that are tight enough to prevent the insects from escaping. The encasement zippers should be tight enough to protect your bed from getting re-infested.

Ensure that your bed frame and headboard are free of bedbugs. Vacuuming alone will not completely remove bedbugs from your headboard because the eggs will remain. To get this job done, you need to buy insecticide sprays. Before using any insecticide, read the labels carefully. Once you ascertain that all the pests are eliminated, you should buy bedbug interceptors. These are devices that prevent bedbugs from climbing into your bed. How do they do this? They are slippery enough to hinder their ascent. If you are still experiencing bedbug infestation problems after doing all this, you should contact Dunwoody pest control professionals.

Twice a year, swarms of Lovebugs cloud the skies of the Southeastern US, including Atlanta, Georgia. For the most part, Lovebugs are harmless to people. They don't bite or carry infectious diseases, and they don't invade homes or bother pets. In fact, in some cases, the Lovebug is actually beneficial. However, during the late Spring and late Summer, car owners need to be aware of the presence of Lovebugs and the potential harm they pose to automobiles.

Lovebugs are a type of March Fly originally native to Central America, which have migrated up the Gulf Coast and farther eastward. For the most part, we rarely see Lovebugs in Atlanta, GA, because it spends most of its life as a larvae underground. There it plays a vital role feeding on decaying vegetation and aerating soil. Surprisingly, this is where Lovebugs are most vulnerable. When Lovebugs migrated, they originally appeared in much greater numbers because they'd escaped the species that limited their population in Central America. Eventually, those species caught up with the Lovebugs, mostly certain kinds of fungi that infect their larvae. During the months of late April to May, and again in August through September, the adult Lovebugs, now flying insects, erupt from the ground to mate. This is generally when we see Lovebug swarms and where they become problematic to car owners.

Lovebugs in Atlanta, GA, swarm around highways and other roads, which is where they come in contact with cars. Compared to other flying insects, these guys aren't huge, averaging about a third of an inch long, but when they swarm, their numbers make up for their size. When they collide with a car, which is likely to happen, they obviously don't do any immediate damage; However, if they're little bodies are left on a car too long, say a day or so,  problems can occur. Normally a Lovebug's body has a neutral pH, meaning it's between acidity and basicity, kinda like water, milk, or even our blood. Lemon juice is an example of an acid, and bleach is an example of a base. You probably wouldn't want to leave either one on your car, right? Well, the same goes for Lovebugs because as they decompose, their bodies become more acidic.

Dead, acidic Lovebugs left on cars can pit and scar paint jobs and chrome. Newer cars are probably less susceptible to acid damage from bugs, but you still don't want to let these little buggers leave their marks. Besides ruining paint jobs, Lovebugs, like other flying insects, can clog a car's grill, preventing the proper ventilation an engine needs to run properly.

How should you prepare for Lovebugs in Atlanta, GA? Combating Lovebugs with insecticides is futile if not counterproductive. They can easily avoid poisons, whereas other, beneficial flying-insects like honeybees might be harmed. Fortunately, there are a few things car owners can do to protect their cars from Lovebug damage. First, Lovebugs have a pretty regular life cycle, so you can count on them appearing sometime in April to May and August to September. Prepare before hand by waxing your car. This helps protect your paint job, but it also makes it a lot easier to clean those guys off. Second, mating Lovebugs are primarily active during the day, so plan your trips in the early morning and during the evening. Reduce your speed to limit the number of bugs splattered. If your car does hit a swarm, try to wash them off before they're exposed to too much sunlight. The longer a bug sits on your car, the more likely it is to acidify. Should you have more questions, please contact your Atlanta pest control provider at 678-553-4521

Lyme disease is not a joke. 
If left unchecked, Lyme disease can become a chronic illness.  Lyme disease is passed by ticks that draws blood from its host in order to survive.
The CDC recommends using a professional to get rid of tics in your home.
Atlanta pest control companies are everywhere.
Preventing Lyme disease is your best bet for keeping it at bay.  Pacific Pest Solutions is one such company that will protect your home or business from Lyme Disease and the ticks that carry them.


Symptoms of Lyme Disease

Rash where tick bites you
Stiff neck 
Chills 
Fever
Swollen lymph nodes 
Headaches
Fatigue 
Muscle aches 
Joint pain


Treatment for Lyme Disease

Immediate attention using effective antibiotics usually results in rapid recoveryAntibiotics include: doxycycline, cefuroxime axetil, amoxicillin
If you are afraid you have waited too long, click here for more info

Atlanta ant control issues are very real in our state.  However, there are measures you can follow to rid the ant problems in your home. Here is a real video from the home of one of our customers:

As you can see, ants can become a real big problem.  Sometimes you may be able to solve the problem on your own. However, if the problem is too big to handle an Atlanta pest control professional may be in order.  
Check back soon for the after our services video.

Have you noticed Squirrels in your gutters? Squirrels are known to make homes or nests in gutters. This can detract from their overall cuteness.
There are things to consider, however, when dealing with this kind of nuisance. For example, when was the last time you cleaned your gutters?  Taking away the debris squirrels use to build their nests is always a good place to start.  
Other articles, however, will tell you to do some things you may not have time to do, or access for some of the things required to pull off the task.  
Provide a Natural Habitat
Though some may suggest this, it is probably not the most time friendly.  If you have the means and the time to plant trees and bushes and other natural habitats for squirrels, then by all means, do so.  However, this isn't always going to work.
Predators Urine
Most people aren't going to take the time to buy or collect the urine of squirrels natural predators.  It just isn't going to happen.  However, as some suggest, this can scare the rodent bothering you and your home enough that they decide to move.
Call a Rodent Control Professional
Pest control professionals can help.  In fact, this is the most popular method used by busy individuals. Some professionals like this Atlanta pest control professional use a method known as: exclusion. It is the job of the professional to remove the squirrel or rodent from your gutters or home, and then create a physical barrier, thereby removing the pest permanently.  
Should you have any questions about the last method, then calling a professional that deals with exclusions in your area may be a wise move.  One helpful hint, ask for a free inspection to see if an exclusion is right for you.

Of course it can be alarming to find scorpions in your home.  Although it is rare in the metro Atlanta region, it is possible.  Listed below are some facts worth knowing about scorpions. 

1. There are about 1,400 species of scorpions known around the world. The largest of which is the Emperor Scorpion from Africa.
2. Scorpions are nocturnal and hide in crevices, cracks, or under stones.  This may be why you sometimes find them in sleeping bags or tents. In other words, be mindful of this when you go camping.
3. Their venomous sting is located in the tip of the segmented abdomen.
   
4. Although there are many kinds, only about 25 species are harmful to humans.
5. Scorpions can live upwards to 25 years. If a colony is allowed to breed, they can quickly infest your home or business.
6. Scorpions prey at night, usually on insects.
7. Scorpions can glow under UV lights. This is one way to search for them.
8. Different methods are used to prevent scorpions from becoming a pest to your home or business.
9. A scorpions mating dance can last for hours.
10. Scorpions, unlike insects, lack antennae.

Like cockroaches, scorpions are the only animals known to survive nuclear blasts.  That being said, if you call on the right Atlanta pest control company, they can be eliminated.  

Have you ever been walking through your yard and found something that looked like it came from another world? Or maybe it was from a fictional city like Innsmouth. Or maybe it's late and you are taking out the garbage and you stumble upon something you have never seen before.  Never fear! Pacific Pest Solutions is here. 

Ok, enough with the old superhero routine, the point is, our Atlanta pest control company is here to help you, no matter the pest.  Even if you don't know what to call the critter, we will come out for free, identify the problem, and of course eliminate it.  It really can't get any easier, all you have to do is schedule a free inspection!

Our Norcross pest control location found this critter pictured above.  Scary looking, but it's just a catepillar on its way to becoming a moth.  

Living with rats or mice in your home is nothing desirable for any homeowner, and for a business owner it can be downright deplorable.  Our video above is rather short and informative, but here we will sum it up, just for you.

Mice and rats as we stated are not welcomed guests in most peoples homes or businesses. They can carry disease and really do some damage to your buildings, or customers.  While it is possible to take care of the problem on your own, it is time consuming and possibly not worth the time, money, and effort if you aren't successful. 

Enter Atlanta pest control professionals.  Pacific Pest Solutions and our team of professionals will eliminate your problem and offer ongoing service to make sure once and for all, rodents are not a problem.

If you live in a southern state, house pests are unfortunately not a rare occurrence. 

Roaches in Atlanta are no exception. But please do not despair.  There are so many things you can do to tackle the cockroach problem.  

Try the following methods of prevention: 

(1) Block them at the Source
The trick to avoiding cockroaches is to not allow them to get into your home in the first place.  Once in, they rapidly multiply and it is even harder to get rid of them. Cockroaches thrive in warm, moist environments that are rich in food sources. A clean house is the first step to avoiding the onslaught of roaches. Instead of allowing smelly garbage to build up in your can, take out the garbage frequently to avoid attracting these nasty pests.  Also put as much stinky food down your sink's garbage disposal as possible to avoid the smell as well.  One other suggestion is to make sure your outside garbage is not right up against the side of your house as roaches are more likely to be attracted to it and then find a way into your home. Before recycling paper, cans and cartons, make sure to rinse the containers properly to avoid leaving bits of juice or milk that could attract these insects.

It is also a good trick to keep your dried goods, such as flour, sugar, etc. tightly sealed so roaches cannot get in. Buy plastic containers to store cereal because sometimes the box lids do not close tightly enough after you open them.

(2) Spread Boric Acid
If you want to create even more security against cockroaches encroaching on your home, consider spreading a thin layer of Boric acid, naturally present in foods, this substance is toxic to roaches but in small amounts it is not toxic to humans. 

Use a very light, thin layer of Boric acid near the trashcan and in cracks and crevices around your kitchen and house.  Also put a very thin layer under the stove and refrigerator.

If you have taken all of these steps, and the critters have still found a way into your home, take heart. You are certainly not alone and it is not your home. A trained Atlanta pest control provider is your next step. They can take the necessary steps to eliminate cockroaches and their eggs from your home in an effective manner. 

Kennesaw pest control needs can also be fully serviced, just by giving Pacific Pest Solutions a call.

Here are some interesting facts about rats you may or may not know.

1) There are many types of rats.  The one that comes to most peoples minds when they think of rats are Norway Rats.

2) Rats are very adaptable. So much so that they can withstand large amounts of radiation, or go for days without water.  

3) Rats are known for having strong teeth.  This is why they can chew through many materials. Including glass, aluminum, wire, and more.

4) Rats are scavengers. 

5) Rats have good memories, and at times this can help them detect certain types of rat poison/bait.

6) In some situations, rats are known to eat their young.

7) Rats are known to be very incestuous creatures.

8) Rats love chocolate.  Atlanta rat control measures may sometimes incorporate chocolate into different baits.

9) Rats can grow to very large sizes.  They are also known to carry diseases.

10) Rats are known for having very poor eye site.  They are also colorblind.

If you should have any rat, mice, or other rodent problems, please call your most trusted Atlanta pest control company to take care of all your issues.  We have been servicing the metro Atlanta area for several years, with even many more years of experience. We hope to hear from you soon.