Customer LoginKeep Bed Bugs Away
Use these essential oils to keep the bed bugs out of your house.
Pour lavender oil, tea tree oil, or neem oil into a spray bottle and spray at the base of your bed twice a day for a week.
This can deter bed bugs and make your bed smell... more
2015 Top Pests
Now that it’s a new year, we made a list of the top 10 most common pests we dealt with in 2015.
Bed bugs
Spiders
Stinging insects
Cockroaches
Ants
Stink bugs
Mosquitoes
Ticks
Termites
Rodents
We expect this list should stay close to 2015’s list of annoying pests. Prevent... more
Important Tips Not to be Forgotten
In order to keep the pests away we need to constantly be on the lookout.
Seal any holes on the outside of the house.
Keep tree branches trimmed, even in the winter.
Make sure the house stays ventilated and dry and repair any rotted roofs.
Even though it might be a cold trip from the... more
Fleas and Your Pets
Don’t take a flea infestation lightly if you have pets. Fleas are actually parasites and after a while they can make your animals become very sick.
They produce offspring very quickly and spread like wildfire. Your pets can suffer from serious diseases from fleas, such as tapeworm, Pulicosis, and... more
Spring Ant Control in New England
You might begin to notice an increase in pests like ants and stinging insects in the coming week. Visit www.a1exterminators.com to learn more about these and other common spring... more
Zika Virus Fact Sheet
Key facts
Zika virus disease is caused by a virus transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes.
People with Zika virus disease usually have symptoms that can include mild fever, skin rashes, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain, malaise or headache. These symptoms normally last for 2-7 days.
There is no... more
Active Pests in Spring
Many pests will be becoming active early this year due to the mild winter. What a difference from last year right? Here are a few tips on keeping them away from your house.
Moisture is a main component of the spring. Heavy rains, water from snow runoff and rising ground water levels can lead to... more
We Won’t Let Them Get Away
Do you think you have an ant infestation? Call A1 Exterminators to investigate the problem and suggest the best possible plan to eliminate the colony.
We can be reached at 800-525-4825 or visit our website at... more
Termites in Zimbabwe
Termites in Zimbabwe build gigantic mounds inside of which they farm a fungus that is their primary food source. The fungus must be kept at exactly 87 degrees F, while the temperatures outside range from 35 degrees F at night to 104 degrees F during the day. The termites achieve this remarkable... more
Bug Tip Tuesday – Screen Your Windows
When warmer weather comes, many people like to open the windows and let in some fresh air. Make sure that both your windows and doors have good screens so that you’re not letting in more than fresh air. Check existing window screens
to be sure they are in good condition. Repair any rips or... more
