Month: April 2021

100 miles away from the closest known infestation point, the Asian longhorned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis), has been discovered in South Carolina. This is a federally regulated invasive wood-boring pest. Since the sighting of the pest, the State and Federal have started working hard to try to eradicate this pest.

At Team Veterans Pest Control, some of the pests we can help you inspect and control include:

Ants

Ants are one of the most common pests in South Carolina. There are many species of ants, and they are usually at their peak during the summer months. You can find sugar ants alongside other smaller species of ants in the corners of your kitchen and pantries. This pest gets into the home in search of food. However, they can also contaminate the food present in the home. Unlike sugar ants, carpenter ants will not affect your food but can be destructive to your wall.

Cockroaches

You can also experience cockroach infestation in South Carolina. They can be found scurrying around your home at night in search of food. In the daytime, these bugs hide in dark corners. Cockroaches come in different species. However, the ones you would likely find in your home are the American, Oriental, and German cockroaches. 

Mosquitoes and Ticks

These insects are disease-carrying pests. As a homeowner in South Carolina, Mosquito or Tick infestation is something you may experience at some point in time. It is advisable to seek professional help once you notice signs of this pest. 

Wasps and Hornets

The warmer the weather, the more active wasps and hornets become. Although these insects usually prey on smaller insects, they can still be a source of discomfort in your home. They can cause severe problems for those that are allergic to their stings. Those that are not can still be hurt severely.  

Let Us Help You Control And Prevent Pests 

One way to prevent the activities of these pests in your home is by reaching out to us at Team Veteran Pest Control. We offer a pest control service geared towards the prevention of pests infestations. Depending on your house’s condition, we also advise ways to prevent a pest infestation.

A termite infestation can cause immense destruction. Each year these pests invade several properties and cause damage worth a considerable sum of money. If you have been a victim of these problems, you must get a control treatment method to get the termites’ attack managed to avoid further destruction of your home. Unlike other common house pests, termites never rest in winter, especially the underground ones, which are more harmful because they feed all the time and live underground at your property’s foundation. Termites dig deeper into the property’s foundation to look for warmth during the cold season because they do not hibernate, causing more harm to the foundation. This is why it is important to contact pest inspection services to help you spot these problems early enough. 

The winter season has always been the best time to control termites. If there has been an infestation of termites at your property, it is vital to get them under control as fast as possible to avoid more damage. Here are some guides you can follow to get more information about termites, the damage they can cause, and the appropriate control measures. 

Winter Season Termite Activities

It is a bit difficult to spot termite activity during the winter season, which might trick you into believing that they don’t exist at your property. That is why you must be on watch during this time. During the summer and the spring season, it’s easy to spot them because of the tunnels they create while looking for a new environment to inhabit. In this period, you can see some old wings, droppings, and other pest infestation types. These termite activities will help decide when to start eradicating them from your property.

Pest Control Treatment Methods for Winter

Termites love living in the woods and underground or make burros through soils as they look for a new home. When the ground becomes cool, termites start to hunt for a unique environment to colonize, and your home foundation is the perfect spot because of the warmth, moisture, and food that are necessities for their survival.

To avoid infestation, ensure that you do treatment of wooden materials in your home. These materials include wood decks, leaf piles, or other wood materials that termites can attract. When treating wood, make sure that at least one inch of the ground level is covered. 

Before carrying out this pest control treatment method, it is essential to note that termites always move from one place to another in warm and cold seasons. Always ensure that your decision is right and that your timing is perfect for eliminating all the pests.

Control Termite, Save your Property

As long as the conditions are favorable, termites will continue to attack your home. If not mitigated, these small creatures can wreak havoc and destroy properties worth a lot. That’s why it’s vital to do treatment all year round using either physical or chemical ways. Controlling termites will have you and your family living comfortably, and your property will be safe. Also, homes well protected from these pests sell high during leasing or selling. 

To get more tips and information on controlling these pests, you can contact us.

Team Veterans Pest Control
4108 Carolina Commercial Drive Unit 2 
Myrtle Beach SC 29579
843-353-1418

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