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Termites: The Good and The Bad and The Ugly
Surprisingly, termites are a beneficial insect, just not in our house. The problem with termites is that nobody wants them in their house, and for good reasons. As a colony, some species of termites can consume over a half a ton of wood in a single year. That is an incredible amount of your foundation to disappear in just a single year. Subterranean termites are the most common and widespread termites and consist of a very destructive group of insects in the United States. They get their name because of the fact that the workers of the Subterranean Termites have to have some contact with the soil and excavate passages in mud tubes to reach the wood that is buried in the soil or has direct contact with the soil. If it is time for a termite inspection or you have been told that you have a termite infestation, we can help. Let us talk you through the entire procedure of termite control methods and give you a few options, then you can pick what works best for your pocketbook. The termites that consume the wood inside your walls and your home’s foundation also have a colony located somewhere in the wood that they are consuming. They burrow and tunnel through the wood by eating what they please. To get rid of termites that have already infested your home you have to go to the source. Recommended Read : RODENTS AND WILDLIFE CONTROL Product types that work well on Termites To get rid of termites you have to get to the queen and the colonies, not just the workers. This is why there are new termiticides on the market that give us the upper hand and work by coming in contact with the worker termites and are shared with entire colony including the queen, so the entire population is killed. The queen termite is quite large, and her body is made for producing eggs. A queen termite can live for upwards of 15 years. In the span of her life, she can lay 160,000,000 or more eggs. That is a whole heap of wood consuming insects just from one pair of termites. FullScope has several solutions available to help combat termites and the damage that they do; we can stop them in their tracks. Liquid Termite Pesticides: Most of the products that can penetrate into the soil and are meant to stay there protecting your home from termites for years. Because subterranean termites tunnel and forage through the soil, liquid termiticide is a perfect control and elimination process for most homeowners. Termite Bait: It is not always possible to soak timber enough for the toxins to reach the colony. Another way to help out that process is to use termite bait. Bait works really well because the foraging termites will take the poison back to the colony where it will be consumed. Foam Termite Control: Even for hard to reach spots, a foam product can be used to coat cracks and inject down holes. The benefit of foam is that it clings to the surface and in entry points where it acts as a preventative for future infestations. Surface Liquids and Granules: As another form of prevention, surface sprays and granules can be used to protect the area around your home from termites and other hole-boring insects, such as beetles. Granules come in time-release formulas so that they last through lawn watering and rain showers. For an area that is small, it can make easy work of a little termite problem, but it is considered only a spot treatment and not a stand-alone option. So homeowners have plenty of options when it comes to treating termite infestations. Depending on the intensity of the infestation one or more options may work well to protect your home from the damage that termites cause, and we can discuss all of your options with you. There are several options for termite control including liquid, foam, granules, and bait traps. Whether you are choosing a method to help eradicate termites or looking for a method that helps prevent the colonization of termites and protect your home, FullScope has the top brands and products in a variety of forms. This is why it is important to understand and know your termite risk. Having someone on your team to keep your most important investment protected is worth every penny. Whether you need a termite inspection, termite treatment or prevention, we can handle the job and help you rest easy. FullScope has your back when it comes to termites.
Rodents and Wildlife Control
Protecting Your Home Against Nuisance Wildlife The change of seasons in many areas brings with it cooler temperatures, increased precipitation, rodents and nuisance wildlife seeking refuge. They can end up finding shelter in your home if there are access points that make it easy for them to find their way in. If sharing your home with various wild animals is not appealing to you, then now is the time to begin taking steps to ensure that the only ones staying warm and dry in your home this winter is your family. Rodents and other unwanted pests in your home are more than just annoying. They can wreak havoc, damaging your property and even posing significant health risks. Rodents like rats and squirrels can gnaw through wires which can cause fires, destroying insulation. They can also carry diseases like hantavirus and salmonella. Rodents that invade your home can also introduce infestations into your homes such as mites, fleas, or ticks, not to mention the rodent droppings and urine stains and the smells associated with them both. A good plan of action to protect your home involves securing it inside and out. Take these steps to keep your home free of unwanted pests. Keep areas that are normally damp, like crawl spaces, attics, and basements, dry and well ventilated. Many types of pests are drawn to moist environments. Keep your gutters clean, well maintained, and working properly. Find all cracks and crevices both inside and outside of your home. Seal them with caulk so pests can’t get through. Look closely at areas where pipes enter your home and seal even the tiniest of spaces. Mice are great jumpers and can squeeze through impossibly tiny openings. They can fit through a dime-sized hole so seal them all. Place screens over chimney openings, attic vents, and other areas in your home that provide open access to the outdoors. Recommended Read : CHOOSING A PEST CONTROL COMPANY? WHAT TO CONSIDER Keep plants, ivy, and grasses that may be against your home well weeded and sparse. Do the same for shrubbery and trees. Heavy foliage that is near your home provides a hiding place for pests, giving them plenty of covers to search for access to your home. Any loose weather stripping or loose mortar should be replaced as soon as possible. We can help you by doing an inspection of your home and assist you in securing any access points. Because we know our pests, we can look for areas of entry that you may not think to check, make suggestions of removing harborage areas, and help you set up long-term solutions to keep your home and property rodent and wildlife free. This is the best way to protect your home and property against a pest infestation. At FullScope Pest Control, we are trained to identify areas that could pose a problem and help you keep the pests out. In the event that you do have an infestation, we are here to help and will take care of the problem and so that you can return to living a rodent free life. The experts at FullScope Pest Control are experienced and fully certified in nuisance wildlife removal. Our specialized service targets vermin like squirrels, bats, and raccoons, removing them from your home and taking steps to ensure they don’t return. We stand behind our work with a removal guarantee. We will rid your home of unwanted wildlife, including: Squirrels Opossums Moles Skunks Groundhogs Bats Raccoons Nuisance birds Mice & Rats We will begin by inspecting your home inside and out to find every possible point of access, including the crawlspace, attic, and roof. Then we will assess the impact that the animals have on your home and property, including the level of infestation if there is one. From there, we will create a customized service plan that addresses removal and secures your home from unwanted access by the animals. Our customized treatment plan may include baiting, live traps and relocation, traditional traps, and other wildlife removal tools to make sure that nuisance animals are evicted – and stay that way. Trust your Nuisance Animal Control to FullScope Pest Control. How Some Cities have found Creative ways to Manage Nuisance Wildlife Nuisance wildlife and rodents are a problem everywhere. It seems no area is immune. However, some cities, like these three, are taking creative approaches to manage their rodent and wildlife problems. Ellensburg, WA Beavers are quite troublesome to landowners in this town and the surrounding areas. They are usually trapped or killed in an effort by property owners to protect their land. However, a recent article in the Miami Herald tells a different story. The Mid-Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group has started a project in Washington State as well as other areas in the west that actually uses beavers to help restore rivers. They are channeling the power that many consider destructive and directing it to something that is beneficial. Tampa Bay, FL Feral cats are a problem in many areas. As laws are getting tougher on animals being allowed to run free and prohibiting people from feeding wild animals, nothing is being done to reduce the feral cat population – until now. Programs are popping up throughout the nation, including this one in Tampa Bay. According to an article in the Tampa Bay Times, animal welfare groups and county commissioners are working together to find a better way to control the feral cat communities in the area. What is being proposed is a program that would trap the cats, sterilize them so they cannot reproduce, vaccinate them, and return them to their colony. It is a humane way of culling the population. Atlantic City, NJ Canadian geese are a real problem in several counties in New Jersey. They have become a real nuisance; the local schools, golf clubs, shopping centers, and other areas are overrun with the unwelcome critters. An article in Press of Atlantic City, though, shows how one company is humanely ridding
Choosing a Pest Control Company? What to Consider
There are things to consider when you are thinking about hiring a pest control company to start servicing your home or commercial facility. At FullScope Pest Control, we believe that customers should know that they are getting the best possible solution to their pest control problem and are being attended to by the most knowledgeable and professional pest control technician. You want your pest control company to be insured and bonded, as well as certified and registered with the State of Texas. We believe that your home and family should be treated in the same way that we would treat our own family, and that is why we are careful to provide you with safe pest solutions.
Comprehensive Commercial Pest Control for All Industries
Commercial pest control is a comprehensive subject. It involves many different industries and must address many different pests in a variety of different settings. FullScope Pest Control takes commercial pest control seriously and can keep you up to date on all of the state and federal regulations that govern your specific type of facility. The diversity of pest populations can easily overwhelm anyone who is not familiar with managing pests on the commercial level.