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What is An American Cockroach?

Posted on December 3, 2021
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The American cockroach is the largest of the house-infesting roaches and a major pest in the United States. It’s also commonly known as the water bug, the Bombay canary or the palmetto bug. Despite its name, the American cockroach is not native to North America. Some evidence suggested that... more
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When Do Rats Leave The Nest?

Posted on December 2, 2021
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Young rats will leave the nest at the age of about 3 months. This is shortly after they have learned, through imitation from their mother, what foods are good to eat. At 3 months, rats are mature enough to reproduce and travel alone. All rats are nocturnal and will leave their nest from the... more
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What does a mouse bite look and feel like?

Posted on November 30, 2021
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Mice have strong front teeth that can break your skin if they bite you. Their bite can cause a sharp pinching sensation and draw blood. Usually, their bite causes a single puncture wound. You’re most likely to get bitten by a mouse if you’re handling it. However, in rare circumstances, a... more
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How Difficult is it to Find Bed Bugs?

Posted on November 29, 2021
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It may be very difficult to find them at first. Don’t be fooled though. You can see them…eventually. As the population multiplies they are easier to find. These nasty little bloodsuckers don’t like coming out during the day, just like vampires. As the infestation grows it is not only... more
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How long do ticks feed

Posted on November 26, 2021
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Once a tick finds a place to feed, it will stay there anywhere from a few days to 2 weeks. Ticks bite once and use that site to feed on your blood until they’re full. A tick will fall off on its own once it’s full. You won’t get multiple bites from a tick. Most tick bites are painless and... more
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Termites are active 365 days a year

Posted on November 25, 2021
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Swarms (and the shed wings left behind) are often one of the only outwardly visible signs of the existence of termites. Because of this, many people are under the misconception that termites are only a problem in the spring. However, some termite species – including subterranean termites – can... more
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Happy Thanksgiving 2021

Posted on November 25, 2021
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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at A1... more
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Remember To Cover Up for Ticks

Posted on November 23, 2021
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Fall is the time for raking leaves or storing materials beside the shed or under decks, and there is always the chance of encountering a tick. Below are a few tips on helping to prevent tick bites: Use insect repellent containing DEET. Wear closed-toe shoes and long-sleeved clothing when... more
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Mice Noises in the Night

Posted on November 22, 2021
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Strange scratching or scrabbling noises in the walls, especially at night, are another sign of mice. Mice are excellent climbers and jumpers, and are capable of fitting through openings much smaller than their bodies; they can use the spaces in between joists to travel from one part of the house to... more
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Icky Mouse Droppings

Posted on November 19, 2021
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Mouse feces are found in areas where mice are most active, near feeding, breeding, and nesting areas. Droppings are black, cylindrical in shape, and between three to six millimeters (about 1/4 inch) in length. Mouse droppings resemble small grains of rice and are commonly mistaken for cockroach... more
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