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Carpenter ants love damp climates and moist area and nest in those damp locations, like wood that has been damaged by water. They make nests in the floors or walls of your home and search for food through your home. Carpenter ants, unlike termites, do not eat the wood in your home, but are... more
Tag: spring pests
Spring Bring Warmth & Ants
The weather conditions have improved so ants will be trying to enter homes in search of food and water. A1 Exterminators encourages homeowners to take proactive steps to reduce the likelihood of seeing these nuisance pests in your garage or crawling across the kitchen counter.
“Ants often... more
The Most Common Home Invader – Ants
While homeowners across the country enjoy the warm weather and the sights, smells and activities of the season, they also must contend with increased pest activity. This season, A1 Exterminators is reminding homeowners to be on the look out for one of the most prevalent pest – ants.... more
Termite Facts & Prevention
TERMITE FACTS
Termites are wood-destroying
insects whose presence dates back to the dinosaurs.
Termites are known as “silent
destroyers” because of their ability to chew through wood, flooring and even
wallpaper undetected.
There are about 2,000 known
species of termites in the... more
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Termite Facts for Spring
Termites start to swarm in the spring months and can create a colony on your property. Here are a few not-so-fun-facts about termites.
Termites swarm throughout the warm season, but not as much as during the springtime.
Colonies may swarm multiple times. Later swarms do not math... more
Bug Tip Tuesday | Outside Spring Clean Up
Once you complete your list of tasks inside, conduct an audit of your home’s perimeter, taking stock of any damage done over the winter months. Start on the roof by repairing fascia and rotted roof shingles, as some insects are drawn to deteriorating wood. Then, clean out clogged gutters and... more
Bug Tip Tuesday | Spring Cleaning in Kitchen
Ants, among other common spring bugs, are known to infest kitchen spaces because this room provides easy access to food and water sources. They often march through the heart of your home while searching for crumbs left behind from dinner, liquid spills and overripe fruit sitting out on the counter... more
Spring Spider Mites
What Are Spider Mites?
Spider mites are a member of the mite family. They generally live on the bottom sides of leaves of plants. They may spin protective silk webs around your plants, this is how they got the ‘spider’ part of their name. Spider mites are less than 1 millimeter (0.04 in) in... more
Bug Tip Tuesday – Marigolds Repel Mosquitoes
Commonly grown as ornamental border plants, marigolds are hardy annual plants which have a distinctive smell which mosquitoes, and some gardeners, find particularly offensive. Marigolds contain Pyrethrum, a compound used in many insect repellents.
Marigolds prefer full sunlight and reasonably... more
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Insects Can Trigger Indoor Allergies in Spring
With spring comes some unpopular side effects: asthma and allergy symptoms. Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) designates May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, coinciding with the peak season for allergy-related symptoms. Even though many people associate... more