Last updated 2 days 19 hours ago
Ants are a nuisance to deal with in your home; and once you spot one, it is safe to assume that others are nearby or not far behind. If you are an environmentally conscious homeowner who would like some advice on warding off ants without the use of chemical pesticides, check out this educational video clip.
In the video, you will be introduced to a number of cost effective, eco-friendly tactics for eliminating ants from your property. Chances are high that you already have all of the ingredients necessary for concocting these homemade products.
Homemade substitutes can help you fend off ants temporarily and in small numbers, but they are no substitute for regular pest control services. If you are a Delmarva Peninsula resident who is dealing with an ant infestation, call Accurate Pest Control at (443) 365-2833 for prompt, professional, and eco-friendly extermination service!
Last updated 8 days ago
Warmer weather conditions have caused an early influx in pest populations, and the National Pest Management Association wants all residents in the northeast United States to be on full alert for signs of termite colonies. Because of the warmer temperatures experienced in this region since January, the pest populations got an early start on feeding and breeding. Also watch out for ants and flying insects which have also been reported much earlier this year than in previous years.
The reason for the high alert for termites over other pests is because termites are often harder to spot and pose a higher threat to your wellbeing. According to an article from MarketWatch.com, the National Pest Management Association states that termites are the costliest pest around the home, accounting for $5 billion in damage each year. The NPMA also states that the longer termites go without extermination, the larger the colonies grow and the harder they become to control. Early detection is crucial, so call the pros at Accurate Pest Control to do a pest inspection of your home for these highly destructive pests.
Another important component of pest control is taking preventative measures to discourage pest populations from making your home their home too. The article from MarketWatch.com lists some of these steps, such as maintaining proper moisture control in and around your home, making sure there is no wood debris in contact with soil, and trimming any plants back that are close to the outside of your home.
If you are worried about your home’s vulnerability to pests, call Accurate Pest Control to come do a check for pests. Our team of professionals can give you tips for keeping your home safe against pest invasions, and also offer a wide range of services to take care of current pest control problems. Don’t wait until the damage is done – be proactive and call Accurate today at (443) 365-2833!
Last updated 10 days ago
Ants can slip into your home through the tiniest cracks. Thankfully, pest control professionals have devised effective ways to keep ants from entering. While hiring a professional to treat your home on a regular basis is essential pest control practice, there are also a handful of things you can do on your own to keep ants at bay.
Keep Your Kitchen Tidy
If ants have taken up residence on your property, it is because they’ve found a source of food. Long, mobile antennae give ants an acute sense of smell, enabling them to detect the scent of a soda spill or food that has been left sitting out from several feet away. To keep ants out of your home, make an effort to clean up any areas of your home where food and beverages are consumed.
Maintain Trees and Shrubs
Plants that touch the siding or roof of your home provide ants with easy access to your home’s upper exterior. Make your home’s exterior less accessible by keeping your trees and shrubs neatly trimmed and ensuring that their edges are several inches from any part of your home.
Repair Leaks Immediately
Leaky roofs create moist wood, which ants love. Keep your home’s gutters from overflowing, and repair any leaks in your roof, chimney, foundation, or elsewhere that may draw ants to your home.
Seal Cracks and Crevices
Even the smallest cracks and crevices are large enough for most ants that are looking to penetrate your home. Examine your home’s foundation and use putty to seal up cracks, or call a professional to do the job for you.
Have Your Home Treated
The most effective way to keep your home pest-free is to hire a pest control professional to treat your home with preventative pesticides on a regular basis.
Are you a homeowner on the Delmarva Peninsula who is currently battling an ant problem or would like to ensure that you never have to deal with ants in the future? At Accurate Pest Control, our trained and experienced exterminators know exactly what it takes to safeguard your home against ants. Call (443) 365-2833 to arrange a service appointment today!
Last updated 15 days ago
If you spend time outdoors in the spring and summertime, you are likely very familiar with many insects and bugs that swarm this time of the year. While we instinctively think to swat and squish just about every annoying pest we encounter, there are some “pests” that we should leave alone because of the positive ecological presence of the insect.
We are not asking you to let bugs live inside your home; we definitely want you to call Accurate Pest Control for pests inside the home. Outside the home, however, the ladybug can create a very positive presence in your yard and gardens.
According to “The Ladybug Whisperer,” ladybugs serve as pest control on their own. They feed on real, harmful pests that can destroy your garden and other plants. The difference between ladybugs and other insect-eating pests is that ladybugs do not eat plants, so they actually defend your precious flowers and vegetation.
The other benefit to letting ladybugs protect your garden is that they are very resilient creatures. Their hard bodies and bad taste allow them to resist predators easily, so you don’t have to worry about the natural pest controller dying out and harmful pests invading. They also lay larva that immediately begins feeding on harmful pests as well, so never in the ladybug lifecycle do they harm your plants.
While introducing certain insects can help naturally aid in pest control, there is most often a need to call the professionals at Accurate Pest Control. Don’t let pests get the best of your home and garden before you do anything about it. Visit our website or call us today for more information, (443) 365-2833.
Last updated 17 days ago
Termites may not chew through wood quite as quickly as fire burns through it, but these house-hungry insects do cause as much damage in the U.S. every year as fires do. Find out how termites operate and what factors determine how quickly they can cause significant damage to your home.
Type of Termite
Different types of termites have different feeding habits, but any termite colony can make a significant dent in your home’s foundation in just a few months. A colony of eastern subterranean termites, the most common type of termite found in Delaware, is capable of demolishing an entire foot of 2x4 in three or four months. This means that a subterranean termite colony can wreak havoc on your home if given four or five months to feed.
Size of Colony
The size of a termite colony is another factor that plays into the rate at which damage is inflicted on your home. A colony with a few thousand worker termites will eat away at your home far less rapidly than a colony with 500,000 workers could. Termites can multiply rapidly, however, exposing even homes that are initially infested by a small colony to major risks.
Termite Elimination
The speed at which termites can be treated depends on a variety of factors, the most significant of which is the termite control solution your exterminator uses. Developed by Dow AgroSciences, the Sentricon Termite Colony Elimination System employs a highly effective baiting system that can eliminate even the most aggressive and largest of termite colonies, the Formosan termite. The Sentricon system starts to eliminate termites from your property within hours and will continue to be effective for up to three months after installation. Safer and more environmentally friendly than most of its alternatives, Sentricon can work its magic while you and your family are still in your home.
If you have detected signs that termites are present in your home or are even suspicious of the presence of this pest, waste no time in contacting a pest control professional. At Accurate Pest Control in Laurel, we take the work that we provide residents of the Delmarva Peninsula with seriously. To arrange to have your home treated with Sentricon, a top of the line termite extermination product, call us at (443) 365-2833.
