Whether you are a current home owner, renter, or looking for a home, knowing the signs of pest infestations will save you money and headaches. This article will outline some of the basic signs of pests but is not an extensive list. Always consult with a professional if you suspect a problem or are buying a home. Many offer free consultations or inspections so check around.
The first sign may not be so obvious: sawdust. People will blow off sawdust thinking that recent construction or craft building has taken place. Sawdust can mean a serious ant invasion. Carpenter ants can be an expensive and damaging pest. The love moist or damp wood. They can burrow tunnels and hollow out nests in your home’s supporting wood posts.
Another sign is droppings. Droppings are often accompanied by unexplainable noises in the attic or kitchen during the evening. There may be signs of droppings around the crawlspace or basement. Rodents can squeeze into small openings and invade your home. If you notice holes or cracks pay close attention. Rats can squeeze through a hole as small as a quarter and a mouse can squeeze through a space as small as a dime! Mouse traps are a common way to get rid of mice. We offer other services to help get rid of mice and keep them away.
Mud mounds are another thing that catch your attention. It isn’t just kids playing in the mud. Pencil shaped mud tunnels are not good; they are termite tunnels. Termites are subterranean pests that look similar to ants with wings. The big difference is that ants wings are different sized and a termite’s are the same size front and back. Termites will hide in dark and damp places like basements and crawlspaces. If you have any question about the home having termites call a pest control professional immediately. In the South termites are a common problem. It is often said that it isn’t if you will get termites but when. Absolute Pest Control gives free termite inspections. So call us today!
Periodic inspection of your home is important. If you see anything that makes you curious call and have an inspection done by a professional. If you have an inspection and know you need service, make sure you are thorough in your follow up with the pest control company of your choice. Not all companies cover everything. At Absolute Pest Control we have highly trained technicians and excellent service that rids you of a pest control infestation.. Although we protect many homes in the Nashville area, please check out our service area list to see if we can service you.