Common Pests
When you think of house pests, insects may be the first critters that come to mind. After all, who likes seeing ants or flies infesting their home? Other common house insects include feared pests such as termites, bed bugs and cockroaches. Mitchell Pest control specialists can help you get rid of a variety of insects so your property is protected. When we get invovled, pest don’t stand a chance!
Top 10 House Pests
Termites
Termites are one of the U.S’s most destructive pests with the average damage caused to a home between $7000 – $8000 – and it’s not covered by most house insurance policies!
Rats
Black rats are among the most common in the U.S. Signs of infestation include droppings and teeth marks on electric cables, which can be a fire hazard. Rats are also known to spread diseases.
Wasps
Wasps can become a problem in your yard and can enter homes through open windows. Large wasp nests can contain over 25,000 wasps! Nests can be found in eaves, wall cavities, trees, bushes and underground.
Cockroaches
Cockroaches like to live in warm homes, kitchens and wall cavities. They often come out after dark, feeding on any type of food and they may carry diseases.
Flies
Whether they’re houseflies or fruit flies, these pests can carry a wide range of disease including food poisoning bacteria.
Bed bugs
Contrary to their name, bed bugs can also be found in cracks and crevices. They feed on human blood and are very difficult to control because they spread quickly. Professional are recommended to get of bed bugs in your home. A professional is recommended to remove bed bugs from your home.
Spiders
The U.S has 1000’s of small and large spider species. They are attracted to warm, dark spaces eg. wall cracks, corners, air vents & in the eaves of your home.
Ants
Ants enter houses in search of food. Ant nests are often located on lawns in warm, dry soil and under paving – look for finely powered soil.
Mice
House mice are active all year, nesting in warm, quiet places like walls or inside cabinets. hey constantly gnaw, damage furnishings and chew packaging to access food. Mice are also know to spread disease.
Mosquitoes
There are over 150 species of mosquitoes in the United States. they bite often and start to become a problem as temperatures rise in spring into summer.