It’s that time of year when the carpenter bees are a-buzzing. You’ve probably noticed the big robust bees swooping, bobbing and weaving around your soffits and decks. These bees, specifically the females will drill (chew) into the wood to hollow out galleries for nest making. These bees can create a mess with their excavating. You may see their “spit” all over the side of the house next to the holes they bore. If carpenter bees are bothering you give us a call today!
Category: Pest Info
Ever see a bat bug on a bat before?
Have you ever seen a bat with a bat-bug hitching a ride on its back. Say that sentence 10x fast. Bat bugs are very similar to bed bugs, especially in appearance. Bat bugs get their name from their habit of being found amongst bats. A microscope is needed to tell the difference between bat bugs, bed bugs and others. At Verdant, we can help remove bats from structures as well as exterminate for bed or bat bugs. Bats themselves are beneficial and we don’t want to harm them, we prefer to evict them from your building and let them find a new residence somewhere else. Give us a call today to learn how we can help you.
Interesting Mole Facts
Here are some interesting facts about moles that I bet you didn’t know:
1) Moles are not rodents. They belong to the mammalian Order Soricomorpha which is the same as shrews and hedgehogs.
2) Their primary food source is earthworms.
3) Moles create two different tunnel systems. The subsurface runways and the deep runways.
4) Moles can create up to 100ft of tunneling in a day.
5) A typical “infestation” of moles is only 1-3 moles per acre of land.
As you can see, it doesn’t take a lot of moles to create a lot of damage. Their constant tunneling wreaks havoc on lawns. Often, once the problem moles have been eliminate you will find new moles that have taken over that once occupied territory.
Mosquitoes breed in swimming pools
Abandoned pools like this one quickly become breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Most sources of water can harbor mosquito eggs and larvae.
The right tools for the job
You don’t have to go at it alone. We have the right tools for the job, able to solved the toughest of pest problems.
Pest control can be extremely challenging at times. Not only are we dealing with acts of nature, we need to make sure every product we use is safe but also effective to solve a stubborn pest problem.
We strive to stay up to date with pest biology through constant training opportunities, as well as keep up with the latest technology with tools and products.
A “simple” ant job can cost thousands of dollars in training and equipment to complete. The behind the scenes stuff tends to get over looked, but you can be sure there is plenty going on. Like all professional fields there is more than meets the eye.
Call a professional and get your pest problems taken care of today.
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Clueless Mouse Control
How not to set a mouse snap trap. You can almost feel the frustration of the technician that did this. Previous company was having trouble getting mice under control and I understand why. Training is important in this industry. Call us to fix your rodent infestations.
How Many Rat Burrows Can You Find?
Rats tend to congregate in areas together. Looking at these pictures you can make a quick assessment that there is many rats living in this small area. Rats cause a slew of problems for businesses. They chew and get into trash cans, they spread disease with their urine and droppings and can cause massive public relations problems when a customers spots a rat inside your establishment.
Squirrels Cause Big Problems
Hearing noises in that attic? It might be Squirrels. They can weigh up to 1.5lbs and can cause massive damage to structures by chewing. They will gnaw threw walls to make dens and have been known to cause electrical fires from chewing on wires. Schedule a no-charge inspection if you’re hearing noises.
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Have you ever seen a pregnant cockroach?
Ever wonder what a pregnant German Cockroach looks like? Maybe not, but take a peek anyways. The egg capsule protrudes from the body of the female roach. Even after the roach is dead the egg capsule can hatch letting 30-40 more babies to populate which explodes roach infestations rapidly.
Don’t Let Spiders Spin a Web of Fear: Trust Our Pest Control Experts
Don’t Let Spiders Spin a Web of Fear: Trust Our Pest Control Experts. Are Spiders taking over your home? An Essential Home Protection Plan includes service for spiders and will help keep these uninvited guests out of your living spaces.
Calling a professional pest control company for spider control is crucial to maintain a safe and comfortable living environment. While some spiders are harmless, others can pose serious risks, especially if they are venomous or abundant in numbers. Trained pest control experts have the knowledge and expertise to accurately identify spider species, assess the extent of infestation, and implement targeted solutions to eradicate them effectively. DIY approaches often fall short in addressing the root cause of the problem, leading to recurring issues. By enlisting the services of a pest control company, you can benefit from their specialized equipment, tailored treatment plans, and ongoing monitoring to ensure long-term spider prevention. Protect your home and loved ones by placing the task of spider control in the hands of professionals who can deliver reliable and efficient results.
Included in the Essentials Home Protection plan is spiders and knocking down their webs. Believe it or not this actually makes a huge difference with control. It takes a great deal of energy to make and spin webs and by knocking down their homes it encourages them to go elsewhere.
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