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I’ve got ANTS in my Kitchen!

Ants! Now What?

odorous_house_ant_tapinoma_sessile_800-3006a87eAnt invasions in homes have been the #2 pest problem this year! What usually was classified as an early spring pest has now found its place in early fall as well. It seems that homeowners find themselves spending lots of money buying over-the-counter products from their local “big box” home improvement store to get rid of ants in their kitchen, only to find that the ants are back relentlessly.

No matter how spotless your home is…if you have a nest of ants located near the foundation of your home chances are they have already gained entrance through a crevice or void in the framing and have now taken up residence in your walls.

Worker ants are the first ants that you will see in your home.  They are responsible for finding food to bring back to the colony.  The products that you purchase only kill the workers which the colony replaces quickly.  That’s why they’re back in full force days or weeks later.

If you choose to control the problem yourself:

  • Keep food storage on the counters to a minimum and make sure that storage containers are tightly sealed.

  • Keep counters and floors free of crumbs and morsels of food, and clean up spills quickly (especially sweet liquids like Cola).

  • Try to follow the ant trail back to the nest to ensure that treatment is applied to the place that will do the most good.

  • Inspect for ants around doors and windows, in cabinets and under the sink.

If you have tried and failed at getting rid of the ants in your kitchen more than once, then contact your local pest professional. A trained pest control pro will be able to determine not only the type of ant you have, but they will also make recommendations as to the preferred course of treatment to ensure that your ant problem is eradicated.

During the evaluation, and with your authorization, the technician will apply products to the appropriate areas to eliminate the infestation already in the kitchen. Then the technician will trace the trails back to the colony on the exterior of your home and apply the proper product to eliminate the ants.  Licensed pest control companies are able to obtain and apply industrial grade pest control chemicals that you cannot purchase on the open market.

Mosquitos…Take Back Your Yard

Cloudy….with a chance of MOSQUITOES!!!

 

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With summer, holidays and vacations on everyone's minds the last thing that we want to think about is the West Nile Virus carried by mosquitoes.

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True the weather has been a little sporadic and the rain has caused many of us to stay inside. But the weekend is coming…outdoor gatherings are being planned.

But what about your yard and the dangers it holds?

As the kids are playing and rolling in the grass they may be encountering ticks, fleas, mosquitoes, ants (the biting type), ground bees, and spiders. Seems pretty unsafe to me!

Yard Guard is a "green" outdoor treatment with natural plant oils which is safe for animals and children. It eliminates the pests or insects that invade your privacy but is safe for plants, flowers and the environment. With this program you can be assured that your summer plans stay safe and healthy.
 
Ask your technician about a Yard Guard Program and see how cost effective it really is or contact us.
 
It's Summer…take back your yard!

No time for Bugs….yuck!!!!

With thoughts of Spring and All it's Beauty

pest-library-montageEveryone is anxiously looking forward to warm weather, cherry blossoms and the beautiful flowers that bloom in Spring.

But, be aware of the fact that pests and termites are looking forward to warm weather as well.

Ants are now making their appearance while bed bugs and rodents are still at the top of the list.

Termite activity will become apparent in the weeks to come as we're mulching our flowerbeds.

It is not possible to have the beautiful landscaping we have without creating a haven for all types of occasional invaders and that is where PermaTreat's "exterior only" plans come in.

Don't wait until pests or termites ruin your "first barbeque of Spring". Act now and schedule your FREE INSPECTION.

Our technicians will treat mulch beds with a safe but effective combination of plant oils in a granular form, they will treat around pest access points like windows and doors with a similar formulation in liquid form and remove spider webs in shrubs and other locations around the home. Technicians will also turn over those splash blocks under gutter down spouts where odorous ants and pavement ants love to build colonies. At the same time we will be watching for wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets that might build nests around your home but taking care not to treat flowers so we do not destroy insects that pollinate the plants.

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