Orlando Pest control

How much does it cost to hire an exterminator to eliminate pests?

Anyone who’s ever seen an ant scurry across their kitchen floor or watched a spider dangle from their living room ceiling knows that cohabitation with pests is a problem.

Pest infestations can damage your property, create an uncomfortable atmosphere for your family and, in some cases, contaminate your home.

The quickest and most effective method of eliminating unwanted pests? It’s not at the hardware store. For lasting, safe extermination you should hire a professional pest control service to treat your home for the unwanted insects, spiders or animals.

Your health

Beyond being creepy, pests can carry harmful diseases and hazardous bacteria that can expose your family members to illness. For instance, cockroaches carry E coli and salmonella on their bodies and can also cause or intensify health problems related to allergies and asthma.

Tick bites can cause Lyme disease, which is a dangerous condition often associated with symptoms such as rashes, severe fatigue and extreme illness.

Ants can contaminate your food, and bees or wasps can cause injuries and trigger dangerous allergic reactions.

Fortunately, even before calling an exterminator, there are some things you can do to make your home unappealing to bugs.

Identify, eliminate pests

Most pest control companies can eliminate many different types of pests, including spiders, rodents and all sorts of insects — ants, bees, cockroaches, fleas, termites and wasps.

Different types of baits and chemicals are required to extract and eliminate different types of pests. A licensed pest control technician will know the safe and proper dosages of these chemicals to apply and when and where to apply them.

A significant benefit of hiring a pest control service is that the professionals have the training and experience to identify the types of pests infiltrating your property and determine how best to eliminate them. The companies can eradicate certain pests by using poisoned bait, bait that leads into a trap or various chemicals. Some pest control companies specialize in organic or green pest control.

Live bee-trapping and relocation is becoming more common as more people recognize the buzzing insects role in food production and pollination.

Finding the source

Professionals can maximize the effect of a pest control treatment by also locating the source of the infestation.

If you eliminate the pests but don’t find the source attracting them to your home, more infestations are likely. Pest control companies can determine the cause of your problem, find the specific source and eliminate it to prevent future infestations.

Sources might include egg batches, garbage, nests, plants, soil, pet food or particular areas in your walls.

Time

A professional pest control company can provide quicker and more effective results than if you tried to fix the infestation yourself. Because of their experience and chemicals that may not be readily available to consumers, they can quickly implement extermination plans and efficiently eliminate all pests in a relatively short amount of time.

Most companies can complete pest control treatment services within one to six hours, while larger problems that require fumigation can take up to a week.

Avoiding damage

The cost to hire a pest control company may even save you money over time.

Many pests and rodents can damage your home — destroying carpets, clothes, foundations, floors, furniture, rugs or walls. This can eventually force you to repair the damage or pay to have it fixed.

Paying a licensed professional to eradicate the pest infiltration quickly and effectively can protect your property.

Treatment costs

The exact price of pest control treatment depends on the type of pest, size of your property, severity of the problem and the professional you hire.

You can also contract with exterminators to proactively treat your property at periodic intervals during the year to ensure your home remains pest-free all year long. On average of under 3000 Square feet house it cost $35 Monthly, or you can pay by the year. However, larger termite problems that require treatment can be more expensive, averaging from $1,000 to $3,000.

All American Pest Control
2014 Edgewater Dr #250, Orlando, FL 32804
(321) 559-7378
Orlando Pest Control

As warmer weather takes a grip on the entire country and summer weather brings rain, there will al-most always be calls about springtails. They get their common name because most species have a spring like structure that allows them to “jump” or launch themselves from wherever they are resting. This structure is called a “furcula.” These common pests often will move indoors when the surrounding lawn, mulch or other landscape is heavily saturated, providing them ample opportunity for explosive population growth. Customers with pools have had filters clog as springtails invade. If you need help removing these call Orlando Pest Control.

Invasion

The quantity of springtails that can be in an area may or may not be surprising to you. If you have dealt with them before, you likely know how many there can be. Surveys of soil have them totaling anywhere from 30,000 to 50,000 per cubic foot of soil. It’s when the soil dries out a little that they begin to move. As they search for moisture, they will leave the soil and enter structures. Because of their small size, they can enter through most exclusion methods like window screens, door thresholds and even around utility pipes with the smallest of gaps. They are attracted to light, so evening movement towards well-lit structures can be problematic.

Houseguests

Once they are inside, spring-tails will occupy anything with high moisture. They feed on fungi, bacteria, pollen, lichens, decaying plant matter and even feces from other insect pests. Common areas of concern are moisture-rich places such as kitchens and bathrooms, basements, crawlspaces, near leaking plumbing and in wall voids. Furniture in basements that gets a little moldy has supported large infestations of these hoppy house-crashers. Since they feed on molds and mildews, if there are any stale odors or stagnant mildew spots, springtails likely will find them.

Inspection

Inspecting for springtails can be both easy and challenging. It’s easy when you can immediately identify a condition that is causing the infestation. It becomes a little more challenging when the immediate source can’t be found. Since they are small, you may have to arm yourself with some specialty items. Well, not so specialty. Grab some glue-boards, a magnifying glass, a moisture meter and your flashlight. Dark and damp usually go together! You eventually may need more, but we are just trying to isolate what we can’t find. Use the moisture meter to locate areas indoors where moisture is a little high. Place glueboards in these spots to see if they are infested. Leave them for a few days to see if you get catches.

On the outside, complete an inspection of the building perimeter, noting any moisture leaks or areas of excessive water runoff from downspouts, thick moisture-holding mulch or leaf litter, and any wet wood or other debris. I recommend graphing it like a termite account if the problem is severe enough. This allows you to track the conducive conditions and control efforts that have been implemented. It also gives you something to hand a home-owner to physically show them the conditions supporting the problem.

Control

It is so easy to just say, “Get rid of the moisture.” While it is true that doing so will eliminate the problem, it may be impossible to eliminate all the moisture. It also doesn’t help relationships when you tell customers that the only fixes are a laundry list of things they need to do. Remember, pest management is a partnership! If you have mass numbers of springtails, get out your vacuum. Suck them up. Live or dead, it doesn’t matter. This is quick population reduction and will be a relief to a homeowner.

If you identified wall voids with issues, you could apply a water-repellent dust to the cavity. Residual applications to entry points from the outside and in heavy breeding areas also can limit infestations. Yes, our manufacturers have provided us products labeled for springtails! Crawlspaces may benefit from en-capsulation and the addition of a dehumidifier. These can be used in basements where you found mildew and mold growth. Lastly, make recommendations to the customer about adjusting automatic landscape watering systems. If they are having massive springtail problems, they are likely overwatering. These situations have flustered even the most seasoned professionals. Remember that every situation is different. Take a little time to do a great inspection. It may just be a leak somewhere that can be a fairly quick fix. Make sure you check top to bottom, as the moisture may be coming from a roof or gutter leak. Don’t give up! Persistence will evidence the issue and ultimately win the battle.

All American Pest Control
2014 Edgewater Dr #250, Orlando, FL 32804
(321) 559-7378
Orlando Pest Control

There is no shortage of creepy-crawlies that can invade your home. Some, such as termites, can cause extensive damage. Others are less harmful, but that doesn’t mean you want them around! Both millipedes and centipedes are common pests. Here are the signs of an infestation and how to treat it.

What are millipedes and centipedes?

Most bugs we encounter have six legs. Those are insects, which include fleas, termites, ants, cockroaches, and other common pests. If a bug has more than six legs, it is either an arachnid (spider or scorpion) or myriapod (centipede or millipede).

Myriapods enjoy dark, damp conditions, where they typically consume decaying organic matter. Outdoors, they are extremely beneficial to the ecosystem. Indoors, though, they can be quite a pest! Their presence also indicates that your home has too much moisture or dirt, which can cause other problems.

Despite their names, millipedes do not have 1,000 legs and centipedes do not have 100. They do have many more legs than most arthropods we encounter. You can tell them apart because centipedes are generally larger, move quickly, and have long legs. Millipedes are wormlike creatures that are much smaller, are slow-moving, and have very short legs.

Where do they live and what do they eat?

Millipedes primarily eat decomposing materials, but centipedes are predators. They feed on both insects and arachnids. Centipedes are usually venomous, and their bites can be immensely painful.

People with bite or sting allergies, especially children, can go into anaphylactic shock, although such incidents are rare. Millipedes are not harmful to humans, although some people experience mild skin irritation after they come into contact with millipedes.

All myriapods depend on moist environments with an ample food supply. which means they often hide out in your basement. This part of your home tends to have a lot of spiders and other bugs, which centipedes feed on. They often enter through cracks in your foundation, especially during winter as they seek warmth.

How to prevent millipede and centipede infestation

If your home is surrounded by decaying leaves or other organic matter, millipedes and centipedes will find it easy to come indoors. Your first step should be to clear away dirt, brush, mulch, etc. away from the foundation of your house. Myriapods do not thrive in dry conditions, so they will not leave their cozy pile of dirt to cross your threshold.

Next, ensure that your home’s humidity levels are kept low. Areas that tend to stay moist, such as your basement, bathroom, laundry room, and kitchen, are the most likely places where myriapods will seek food. Air out your bathroom after showers, use dehumidifiers in your basement, and keep every room as dry as possible. Declutter your basement, too: they will enjoy multiplying in those hidden, damp hiding places.

Finally, fix any cracks or holes where millipedes or centipedes could enter your home. Check the seals around your windows and doors, and make sure that your basement walls are patched and waterproofed. This not only keeps creepy-crawlies out but also keeps your home dryer and more energy efficient.

How to get rid of centipedes and millipedes

Drying out your home can work wonders: myriapods often die out if they can’t find a moist environment. If you have a mild infestation, you can set out sticky traps in your bathroom, kitchen, etc. Most home and garden stores sell pesticides that you can spray around the foundation of your home. Note that many pesticides are toxic to humans and pets, so be sure you follow directions carefully.

For severe infestations, most store-bought remedies won’t solve the problem. It’s time to call in a professional exterminator, who can also treat your home for other pests. Remember, centipedes are looking for prey, so if you can rid your home of ants, roaches, and silverfish, you will also decrease the centipede population.

Need a Orlando Pest Control expert to free your home of centipedes, millipedes, and other creepy-crawlies? You can rely on All American Pest Control for powerful yet safe remedies for infestations. In just a single visit, we can clear out hundreds of bugs from your home and make sure you rest easy all season.

All American Pest Control
2014 Edgewater Dr #250, Orlando, FL 32804
(321) 559-7378
Orlando Pest Control