Thinking of looking for Atlanta pest control, but not sure if you have termites?  There are two different kinds of termites in Atlanta, the subterranean termite and the drywood termite. Both can do a great deal of damage to a home. 

Subterranean Termites

Subterranean termites are so named because they live underground, and they need contact with the soil.  They love both the temperature and moisture of the soil, and these two things help keep them alive.

Subterranean actually means 'underground' and this is where you will find their colonies.  These termites are the most widely spread type in this country, and are responsible for most of the damage to homes in the United States. 

Sometimes, you will find Formosan termites in Georgia, too, but they are not common.  This is actually a type of subterranean termite, and is the most aggressive of all termites.  They do a billion dollars worth of damage to homes in the US every year, but again, are not common in Atlanta.

 If you see flying swarms of termites, or mud tubes, these are most likely subterranean.  These can be controlled through several measures; calling a pest control specialist at the first sign is important.

Drywood Termites

Drywood termites are most commonly found in the southern states, such as Georgia.  These termites are typically bigger than the subterranean termites and do not typically live in the ground. You will usually find these termites living in whatever they are feeding on, be it a tree, your front porch, or even your hardwood floors. 

When you see swarms of drywood termites, you will know that you have an infestation. However, it is important to note that swarms of these termites are actually small, so do not overlook them. 

Signs of Termites?Make sure to look for Atlanta pest control today if you have any of these termites, or fear that you do.  Termites can do expensive damage to a home, and quickly. Call today!

Carpet beetles can be a big problem if you live in Georgia. These pests can take over your home before you know it. They will eat the wool out of your clothing, blankets, jackets and sweaters. You may have thought the holes in your belongings were due to moths, but they may very well be from beetles. You can be in especially big trouble if you have wool carpet in your home. If you find beetles in your house or business, then you will want to call an Atlanta pest control  service to help you get the problem under control before it gets worse.

These beetles are about an eighth of an inch in length and can be black or dark in color. Along with being destructive to the wool items in your home, the beetles can also be a threat to your food. They have a preference for cereal, pasta, and nuts. These beetles are also one of the few creatures in the world that digest keratin, which is the main component of hair. They prefer dirty clothing that has body oils on it. This is why it’s always a good idea to make sure your clothing is laundered before you pack it away. If you start finding these beetles in your home you should call an Atlanta pest control company to help you get a handle on the situation.

Another common beetle you can find in your home is the lady beetle, also referred to as the lady bug. You may find them near your windows and doors. In the winter months they may appear to be dead, but will actually be dormant. They can destroy your roses and other plants once the weather heats up and they spring back to their active routine. One word of caution about lady beetles is not to crush them; they can actually stain the surfaces of your home when crushed.

Due to the small size of beetles, it can be difficult to keep them from coming into your home. They can fit through extremely small spaces which make it hard for you to protect your home from them. Since they can also fly, it means they can come into your home easily through windows and open doors as well. An Atlanta pest control company will be able to help you rid your home of beetles if you have a problem.

Silverfish are blue, brown and grey small serpentine bugs that are quite unsightly. They typically hide in dark, damp spaces around the home. These bugs can survive in the majority of climates but usually congregate in basements, bathrooms, kitchens and in attics. People have also found them in boxes in moist and dark areas.





Why Silverfish Are A problem

While silverfish look fairly harmless, they can in fact damage your home. They will eat at wallpaper glue to the point of causing hundreds to thousands of dollars worth of damage. Aside from wallpaper, silverfish also love to eat foods in boxes. They'll even leave their eggs in such food boxes, providing an unpleasant surprise for the person who planned on chowing down. 

These bugs are especially drawn to foods with sugars, starches and carbohydrates. Silverfish also enjoy munching on house plants so much that their feasts can cause plants to wilt and eventually die. Beyond foods and the home itself, silverfish will also feast on your clothing. They eat cotton, synthetic fabrics and silk materials. They'll even eat away at shampoo, book glue and linens.

Identification And Extermination

Silverfish are usually about 10-20 mm in length with 3 bristles on the rear.  They can lay clusters of 20 eggs at a time, making an infestation a huge problem. If you see small black bits that resemble pepper in your basement, bathroom or sinks, you've likely discovered silverfish feces. This is in an indication that you have an infestation and you'll have to trap and repel the bugs. To prevent silverfish from venturing into your food sources, keep your boxes and bags of food tightly closed and sealed. They tend to squirm around the home during the night, so they are a bit difficult to catch and eradicate.

There are also insecticides and traps available for purchase in stores that will kill individual silverfish. Yet this does not address the larger problem. Do It Yourself (DIY) methods prove to be ineffective in the long run. The best decision you can make is to hire a professional who will tailor a unique approach to your home's silverfish problem. By hiring an Atlanta pest control expert, you'll have a professional on your side who can accurately assess your home's unique infestation and develop comprehensive methods for silverfish removal.

Roaches in the south are nothing to play with. Because of the more temperate climate, a few roaches skittering about at night can soon become a rampaging horde, actively foraging in broad daylight. A few invading roaches can typically be dealt with effectively by the average person. If a colony gets established well enough that roaches are seen during the day, bringing in an Atlanta pest control professional is often the most effective solution.

Roaches prefer dark places and tend to be nocturnal. When seen in significant numbers during the day, the population typically has become so large that the dark places they prefer can no longer contain them. There are always more than you see, and they breed fast. The over-the-counter pesticides sold in retail stores may prove ineffective against larger numbers, and can even make getting rid of roaches more difficult. That is because the roaches can develop resistance to chemicals that are used frequently or improperly.

When working with an Atlanta pest control specialist to get rid of roaches, a multilevel approach is most effective. First, the roaches will be chemically flushed out of their hiding places and killed. Then, the stage can be set for the extermination of the next generation, the eggs and nymphs left behind, such as with poisoned bait. However, scrupulous attention to cleanliness on the part of each member of the household will be required to complement your Atlanta pest control professional's extermination efforts.

Preventing roaches is far easier than getting rid of them. A Brookhaven pest control specialist can be a valuable partner in prevention. A professional consultation can point out vulnerabilities around the home, such as water leaks inside or underneath the dwelling, cracks in the foundation that roaches can crawl through or potential nesting spots, such as in the hollow space underneath the floor of a lower kitchen or bathroom cabinet. Professional help is commonly the fastest, most effective way of dealing with roaches.

Mosquitoes tend to be summertime’s biggest nuisance, and often top the list for the most requested service for Atlanta pest control. With more than 3500 different species, it's challenging to get rid of these pesky invaders because of the adaptations of their life cycle, and the large number of eggs they lay. Homeowners tend to kill off the adult mosquito, while unhatched eggs lay in wait.

Besides being a relentless invader, mosquitoes are disease-carrying voracious breeders, generally laying more than 200 eggs. The majority of adult females laid their eggs in stagnant water, without being fussy about the location. While most homeowners typically look out for places mosquitoes populate like casual puddles or flowerpots, or discarded bottles, these insects also breed in ingenious locations.

Aquatic plants, temporary puddles, located inside of hollowed tree trunks, and anywhere along the tiniest water’s edge, making it challenging to shut out the trespasser - but not impossible.

Here are three effective methods to kill off mosquitoes;

#1 Insecticides. 
The best weapon and the most effective remedy you have against mosquitoes are insecticides. The chemicals kill the mosquitoes and their eggs. However, these chemically-combined substances can be toxic, and not always the best solution for every family. When you consider allergies, children, and pets, chances are you'd rather not blanket the indoors with chemicals, therefore, try more natural solutions. With that being said, insecticides used outdoors, where mosquitoes lay their eggs, can undoubtedly cut down on a summer invasion. While this solution presents its own hurdles, it’s the most effective remedy. When in doubt, allow a Brookhaven pest control expert to perform an analysis and provide recommendations.

#2 Vinegar and Sugar. 
The most common home remedy to kill mosquitoes is with a solution of sour or sweet components. Mosquitoes are attracted to the smell. Use a shallow bowl and pour enough vinegar to cover the bottom. Cover the top with clear plastic, and punch holes in the top. This allows mosquitoes to enter, but unable to find their way back out. When the container has accumulated many mosquitoes or vinegar has lost its smell, change it.

Mosquitoes are also attracted to sugary sweet smells. Switch the vinegar with a cup of sugary soda or fruit juice and prepare it the same way as the vinegar and the insects will become trapped inside the cup.

#3 Plants that Repel Insects. 
Marigold, lemongrass, mint and rosemary all have a harmonious smell for homeowners, but mosquitoes find it unpleasant. All attractive in gardens, and require very little water, and the pungent smells keep mosquitoes at bay. For the indoor environment, homeowners can place plants nearest doors and windows to combat any invaders from sneaking in. The pungent smell of fresh cut lemongrass, near open windows can also be a great deterrent.

Admittedly, the plants won’t kill off mosquitoes but it can help control them. These remedies can be surprisingly effective, but for those instances where you’re losing the war, its best to allow an Atlanta pest control professional to evaluate your situation and rule out infestation.

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
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Nine out of ten people would rather eat bugs than admit they have ever had a reason to call out pest control experts. They worry that their friends will think they have a dirty house, that nobody will invite them over, or something trivial like this. When they should be worried about something real, like stopping the possibility of Lyme disease or some other pest related issue.

What is even worse, a lot of people won't even admit to themselves that there is a pest problem. They will convince themselves that what they saw or heard was something innocuous. They will not call the bug-busters in when they need them. That is the worst possible way of dealing with the problem. By putting off the inevitable, the problem invariably gets worse.

Left untreated, a pest problem can easily turn into a health problem or even a household repair problem. Sure, people may have a laugh at your expense when you have to have your home fumigated. A giant tent over the house is not something you can easily sweep under the carpet. The two days will pass quickly and people will forget. How is that worse than leaving the critters to munch on your house until it falls down around your ears? It is far better to contact the your Atlanta pest control company and get the whole thing over with.

It's funny, or it would be if it weren't so tragic. The bigger and nastier the pest, the longer people will want to put off having anything done about it. What they don't know is that a single mouse will contaminate ten times the food that it will eat.

It's hard enough for homeowners to face the unpleasant facts that they have a pest problem, it's far worse for tenants. Worried about losing their security deposit, they won't want to tell the landlord. They will be worried he will blame them for the infestation. He would far rather pay to have one apartment treated than see the problem get out of hand and have the whole building treated. That may be the smart thing to do anyway, but it is a lot easier to explain to the other tenants that the roach bombs are there to prevent an infestation than face an angry mob after they have been invaded by an army of creepy crawlies.

Sometimes, you just gotta stand up, man up, do whatever it takes to pick up that phone and call your local pest control company.

Pests are a reality of life whether we like it or not. Termite or carpenter ant infestations can cause major damage to your house and end-up costing you a bundle of money to repair. No one enjoys sharing their food and kitchen with cockroaches or ants. Face it, pests can drive you up the wall and cost you a lot of money to eradicate.

According to Atlanta pest control experts, pest infestations and eradication methods and were able to gain a lot of insight into the ongoing battle against pests.

Did you know that fire ant infestation is a problem in 14 states within the southern portion of the U.S.?

There are many reasons why you should be thankful for pest control. Here are 3 of the main reasons to be thankful:


1. Pest Control Saves you Money
Eradicating pest infestations can be costly and the repair of damage caused to a property can run into the thousands of dollars. When using a professional pest control service, such as Kennesaw pest control services, the monthly costs are minimal compared to the cost of possible damage to your home.

Professional pest control services make use of chemical pesticides that are only available to licensed professionals. They are trained in the effective use of these chemicals and know how to manage the prevention of pest infestations.

2. Pest Control Protects your Family
Pests can carry diseases into our homes and threaten the health of our family. The Hantavirus is a viral disease that can cause death and it is spread by Rodents. Allergic reaction to cockroaches can lead to an increase in asthma related sicknesses in children and adults. Flies can carry diseases such as E.coli and leprosy into our homes.

Professional pest control services can schedule regular treatments to prevent pests from making themselves at home in your house. They have the knowledge, training and equipment to provide you with the best possible protection against pests.

3. Pest Control Gives you Peace of Mind
Prevention is better than cure when you are dealing with pests. If you use a professional pest control service to provide regular pest control treatments, you can rest assured that your home and family is protected.

Professional pest control services, are able to provide inspection, pest identification, pre-treatment, scheduled treatments and elimination services or advice. 

It is important to prevent pests from invading your home by using a professional pest control service to provide you with advice and assist you whether you are busy building a new house, moved into a new house, live in an older house or are in the process of remodelling your house. Do not wait for one of your family members to fall ill or for an infestation of rodents or cockroaches before you act.

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The presence of rodents, an infestation of termites or roaches in a home can be a nuisance and repulsive, stirring up a feeling of “invasion” in your personal space. It is an uneasy feeling of not knowing the source of where “they” are coming from.  Sadly, it only takes one embarrassing horrific incident of mice darting across the floor or a roach running behind a refrigerator to discourage folks from visiting your home ever again.  This includes possibly not being able to sell your home because of an untreated problem of termites; these critters can weaken the structure of a home and your chances to make a sale.

Be it a respected established law firm in an historic wooden frame structure, four star restaurant in the heart of the city or even a popular fast food joint, the mere site of scattering cockroaches, marching ants or even a constant swarm of mosquitoes near the door entrance will drive away customers.  All these examples can heavily affect the revenue of any established, new or growing business. And with word of mouth and social media, it only takes one negative word about these unwanted critters being present to give your business a bad reputation. 

The above scenarios may seem an exaggerated truth, but in reality are all too common. But luckily all these pests can be totally eradicated by hiring not just an exterminator, but a company with over a century experience in the Pest Control Industry with guarantee results, like North Georgia's best Atlanta pest control company.

When you have a pest control problem you just can’t handle yourself. We recognize that selecting a pest control service is as important as choosing a doctor or hiring a lawyer. The ideal pest control company is established, certified and accredited in the state of Georgia. An ideal pest control company will guarantee their work, but not pressure you into signing a contract. The perfect pest control company will have a true understanding of the nature of the pest and how to find the extent of a possible infestation.

We inspect your premise to identify the source of the problem, outline our recommendations and discuss in detail the best treatment to solve your pest control problem.  For free!

Bottom line, the track record of any pest control company speaks for itself.  Our guarantee to eliminate your problem is based on our attitude of treating your home or place of business building like a part of your family. When it comes to your home or business, we take pride in our work, guaranteed!