| Here are some pest examples to help you identify what pest problem you may be having. We treat for all these pests and more. So if you have any of them, give us a call today! Learn to identify threatening pests, understand their biology, diets, habits, and habitats—plus, find effective ways to control them. Assembled by Fumex entomologists, our up-to-date pest library gives you information on termites, insects, vermin and 28 common household pests. Select a category and a pest to learn more.
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COMMON HOUSEHOLD PESTS
Ants are the number one pest problem in the country. Ant control can be difficult, but there are some things you should know about how ants’ behavior can lead to big headaches for you and your home
ants may live seven years and the queen may live as long as 15 years.Ants can enter through even the tiniest cracks, seeking water and sweet or greasy food substances in the kitchen pantry or storeroom areas.
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More than 100 pathogens are associated with the house fly including: Salmonella, Staphylococcus, E. coli and Shigella. These pathogens can cause disease in humans and animals, including: typhoid fever, cholera, bacillary dysentery, hepatitis, ophthalmia, polio, tuberculosis and infantile diarrhea. Sanitation is critical to controlling these pests, but accurate identification is essential for successful fly control.
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Cockroaches can wreak havoc on your home. To win the war in cockroach control, here’s what you should know: Cockroaches can enter your home in many different ways, from the outside through cracks and crevices, vents, sewer and drain pipes. We even bring them in on products like grocery bags, boxes, purses and on our person!
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Rodents’ instincts make them difficult to control, and they present a serious menace to your home. If you’re in need of rodent control services, here’s what you should know about these pests:Rats are instinctively wary of rat control measures such as traps and bait, and colonize in attics, burrows, under concrete and porches, in wall voids and other hard to reach places.
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