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Pests

Wasp and Hornet Control

Wasps and hornets can sting again and again, and they defend their nests aggressively. For anyone with an allergy, a single sting can be dangerous. Nests often hide under eaves, in sheds, inside wall voids, under decks, and in the ground. Please don’t try to remove a nest yourself. One common mistake is sealing a nest entrance inside a wall, which can force the wasps into your home. Our technicians wear full protective gear and treat nests in the evening when the colony is inside. Hidden nests are treated at the entry point and sealed only once all activity stops. If we find honeybees, we’ll recommend safe relocation. Spotted a nest? Keep your distance and call us.

Pests

Ant Control

The ants on your counter are only a small part of the colony. Most of it, including the queen, stays hidden in the nest, so spraying visible ants rarely solves the problem. Some sprays can even make it worse by causing the colony to split and spread. We identify the ant species first, since different ants prefer different foods. Then we use slow-acting professional baits that workers carry back to the nest and share with the whole colony, including the queen. We also treat entry points inside and outside and show you where to seal gaps. From carpenter ants that damage wood to tiny kitchen ants, we remove the colony at its source. Contact us today.

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Mice & Rodent Control

Mice and rats contaminate food, chew through electrical wiring, and spread disease through their droppings and urine. A mouse can squeeze through a gap the width of a pencil, and one female can produce over 40 young in a year. Signs include droppings, gnaw marks, greasy rub marks along walls, and scratching sounds at night. Our rodent control starts with a full inspection to find entry points, nests, and food sources. We seal gaps with rodent-proof materials, then use trapping and tamperresistant bait stations placed safely away from children and pets. Follow-up visits confirm the problem is solved. Don’t wait for a small problem to grow. Book your rodent inspection now

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Bed Bug Treatment

Bed bugs travel in luggage, used furniture, and clothing, and they can hide in any home, no matter how clean. Bites are not a reliable sign: they can take up to two weeks to appear, and many people never react at all. Look instead for dark spots on mattress seams, small blood stains on sheets, and pale shed skins. We inspect beds, furniture, curtains, and outlets to confirm the infestation, then combine professional steam treatment, vacuuming, and targeted insecticide applications to reach every life stage, including eggs. Most homes need more than one visit, and we stay with you until the job is done. The sooner you act, the easier bed bugs are to control, so call us today.

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Cockroach Control

Cockroaches breed quickly, hide in cracks as thin as 1.5 mm, and can carry bacteria like Salmonella that cause food poisoning. Their droppings and shed skins can also trigger allergies and asthma. Store-bought sprays usually only kill the roaches you see, while the rest stay hidden behind appliances, under sinks, and inside cabinets. Our team starts with a detailed inspection and monitoring traps to find exactly where cockroaches are living. We then apply targeted gel baits, bait stations, and crack-and crevice treatments right where they hide, not across your kitchen surfaces. Because cockroaches can build resistance, we rotate treatment types to keep results strong. Book your cockroach inspection today.