What we handle

Signs you have them

• Mud tubes, about pencil width, running up the foundation or across the crawl space
• Swarms of winged insects, or piles of shed wings by windows and doors, usually in spring
• Wood that sounds hollow when you tap it, or paint that bubbles or blisters
• Doors and windows that suddenly start sticking

What we do

• A full inspection inside and out, including the crawl space where there is one
• We show you what we found and where, before any treatment
• A treatment plan fitted to the house: a treated barrier around the foundation, bait stations, or both
• Written termite (WDI) reports for home sales, refinancing and lenders

What to expect

Termites die off over the following weeks as the treatment works through the colony, not overnight. We recommend a yearly inspection afterward so a new colony never gets a head start.

Keep them out

• Pull mulch and soil back so they don’t touch the siding
• Fix leaks and keep gutters draining away from the house
• Keep firewood and lumber off the ground and away from the walls

Signs you have them

• Droppings in cabinets, drawers, the pantry or along walls
• Chewed food packaging, wires or wood
• Scratching in the walls or attic at night
• Nests of shredded paper, insulation or fabric

What we do

• We find how they’re getting in. A mouse only needs a gap the size of a dime
• Exclusion work to seal those gaps for good
• Trapping and tamper-resistant bait stations placed where kids and pets can’t reach
• Follow-up visits to check activity and clear traps

What to expect

Activity usually drops within a week or two. We come back to check traps and make sure the entry points are holding.

Keep them out

• Seal gaps around pipes, vents and garage doors
• Keep food, pet food and feed in sealed containers
• Trim tree limbs back from the roof line

Signs you have them

• Webs in corners, eaves, the garage, sheds and window frames
• More spiders indoors when the weather turns in the fall
• Brown recluse turning up in closets, storage boxes or bedding
• Black widows in woodpiles, meter boxes and under patio furniture

What we do

• Treatment around the outside of the house, eaves and entry points, where spiders come in
• Web knock-down on eaves and porches
• Targeted indoor treatment in the problem areas
• For brown recluse, sticky monitors plus repeat treatments, because one visit is rarely enough

What to expect

You should see fewer webs within days. Brown recluse control takes steady, regular service to stay ahead of them.

Keep them out

• Cut down on clutter and cardboard boxes; use lidded plastic bins
• Shake out shoes, gloves and clothes that have been sitting
• Add door sweeps and seal gaps around windows

Signs you have them

• Seeing them at night in the kitchen or bathroom. Seeing one in daylight usually means there are a lot more
• Droppings that look like black pepper or coffee grounds
• Egg cases in cabinets, behind appliances or in drawers
• A musty, oily smell that won’t go away

What we do

• We will get a plan to get rid of them and keep them out
• Gel baits placed in the cracks and hiding spots where they live
• Growth regulators that stop the next generation from maturing
• Follow-up visits until they’re gone. German roaches almost always need at least one

What to expect

It’s normal to see a few more for several days as they’re flushed out. Most homes see a big drop within one to two weeks.

Keep them out

• Don’t leave dishes, food or pet food out overnight
• Fix dripping faucets and leaks under sinks
• Get rid of cardboard boxes and paper bags stored in the kitchen

Signs you have them

• Getting bitten in the yard at dusk and dawn
• Standing water anywhere on the property
• Shady, damp spots under decks and thick shrubs

What we do

• Yard treatment aimed at where mosquitoes rest: shrubs, shade, under decks and along fences
• We point out and treat standing water where they breed
• We install mosquito bait stations around your yard
• Recurring treatments through the season so the yard stays usable all summer

What to expect

Most yards see a big difference within a day or two. Each treatment lasts a few weeks, which is why a season plan works best.

Keep them out

• Dump standing water weekly: buckets, tires, toys, birdbaths, plant saucers
• Keep gutters clear so they don’t hold water
• Keep grass mowed and brush trimmed back

Signs you have them

• Paper nests under eaves, porch ceilings, playsets and sheds
• Yellowjackets going in and out of a hole in the ground or in a wall
• Steady traffic around the same spot on the house

What we do

• Nest treatment and removal, including the high ones you shouldn’t be on a ladder for
• Wall and ground nests treated right at the entrance
• If it’s honeybees, we’ll tell you and walk you through your options

What to expect

Activity normally stops within a day as returning wasps hit the treatment. Keep kids and pets away from the area until then.

Keep them out

• Check the eaves in early spring, while nests are still small
• Seal gaps in siding and around vents
• Keep trash cans lidded and clean up fallen fruit

Signs you have them

• Fire ant mounds in the yard, especially after rain
• Trails of small ants along counters, windows or baseboards
• Large black ants indoors, or little piles of sawdust (carpenter ants)

What we do

• We identify the ant first, because different ants need different treatments
• Baits for trailing ants. Spraying them can split the colony and make it worse
• Yard treatment for fire ant mounds
• Perimeter treatment to stop them coming in

What to expect

Baits take several days to two weeks to work, because the workers carry them back to the colony. Please don’t spray over the bait.

Keep them out

• Wipe up crumbs and sugary spills right away
• Trim plants and branches that touch the house
• Seal cracks where trails come in

Signs you have them

• Pets scratching or chewing more than usual
• Small itchy bites around your ankles
• Tiny black specks (flea dirt) in pet bedding
• Ticks on pets or people after time in tall grass or wooded areas

What we do

• Indoor treatment of carpets, furniture and pet areas
• Yard treatment in the shade, pet runs and tall grass where fleas and ticks wait
• Timing coordinated with whatever your vet has your pets on

What to expect

Vacuum every day for two weeks after treatment. It brings new fleas out of hiding and into the treated areas. A follow-up is often needed because flea eggs are tough to kill.

Keep them out

• Keep pets on the prevention your vet recommends
• Wash pet bedding in hot water
• Keep grass mowed and brush cut back

Signs you have them

• Scorpions at night in bathrooms, closets, sinks or bedding
• Finding them under rocks, boards and woodpiles outside
• They glow under a blacklight, so a quick check at night shows how many you have

What we do

• Perimeter, eave and attic treatment where they hide and hunt
• Sealing the cracks they come through. Scorpions can fit through a gap as thin as a credit card
• Recurring service, because scorpions take several treatments to get ahead of

What to expect

Expect to see fewer over the first few weeks, with steady improvement over several visits. A blacklight check helps track progress.

Keep them out

• Move rocks, boards and woodpiles away from the house
• Add weatherstripping and door sweeps
• Pull beds away from walls and shake out shoes before putting them on