The following are tips from Preferred Pest Control, which help you to discourage termite activity in your home. Please note, these measures will not prevent or control infestations. Moisture attracts Eastern Subterranean Termites. Moisture problems should be corrected as follows: Eliminate any standing water and its source. Keep gutters and downspouts clean, in good repair […]
Stop Roach Activity in your Home! By working with your Preferred Pest Control of Savannah, GA technician, you can also help reduce the chances of a roach infestation. The follow are measures Preferred Pest Control has found to be effective in helping your house stay free of roaches. Eliminate sources of food by cleaning up […]
Roaches in Savannah, GA I’ve seen and heard details about the different types of roaches that are common in and around the Savannah area: The big American Roach (aka – water bugs, palmetto bugs, etc.), the slightly smaller Brown Banded Roach, and the nasty German Roach just to name a few. I do not like […]
Lately I have been seeing more and more wolf spiders around my home. Apparently, I’m not the only one. So I decided to do some research of my own. Wolf spiders are usually brown, tan, or gray with dark stripes on their hairy bodies. They are usually one to two inches long. Their camouflage color […]
The American Academy of Dermatology has released a new video titled “How to Check for Bedbugs”. This video is part of the Dermatology A to Z: Video Series. With the return of the warm, summer weather comes more travel. This video provides tips on what to look for when inspecting for bed bugs. Whether you are traveling or […]
You ask about continuing education, and I say yes. The Georgia Department of Agriculture requires that all technicians attend a set amount of training within the field to keep up to date on safety regulations, rules, regulations, and any recent changes. It is also a vital part of Preferred Pest Control, as a company. At […]
Are ants driving you crazy? Do you feel like you are the only one with an ant problem? Well rest assured that you are not alone. The most commonly reported pests in the United States; ants are the root cause of a variety of different household issues. Enticed indoors by opened food products, sugary substances, […]
Bed bugs have been a nuisance since the beginning of recorded time. The widespread use of pesticides like DDT and improved sanitation practices introduced in the mid -20th century contributed to their decline in the United States. The recent resurgence of bed bugs here in the US could be related to many different factors, not […]
Since swarming season is upon us, it is likely you may spot some swarmers around your home. But are they subterranean termites or ants? Can you tell the difference? From far away, they can look similar to one another, but there are several differences between termite and ant swarmers. First off, termites do not have […]
What are bed bugs? Bed bugs are tiny insects that live on mattresses, soft furniture, in walls and carpets that hide during the day and come out at night to feed on blood like tiny little vampires. They’re reddish-brown, about the size of an apple seed, and they fear pest control services … their only enemy! […]
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