With fall arriving right on schedule, may might find that some unwanted pests are starting to creep into your home. You could see more spiders and insects, because the cooler weather means they'll want to find a location they can be warm and comfortable in. If they can get inside your home, you could end up with a pest problem that you're not entirely sure how to solve. But there's more than just spiders, moths, and beetles to consider. This is also the right time of year for ladybugs to make their appearance, and start finding their way into homes and businesses where they can hide out for the winter.
Going indoors when the weather is bad just makes sense. People do it, and animals and insects want to do it, as well. Because of that drive for protection from the elements, you can find that there are suddenly fall pests in your home that you weren't looking for. You could end up with mice, rats, and rodents, along with ladybugs and stinkbugs, just to name a few. A ladybug infestation might seem better than a stinkbug infestation, but neither one of those things are good for a home or its occupants. In order to avoid the fall pests and reduce the risk of problems, there are some things you can do to get ready for fall.
There are a few types of fire ants that you may encounter either in your home or on your travels. But regardless of which kind you come across, all fire ants have the ability to sting if they feel threatened. Ensure your family and property are protected from these menacing pests, with our home pest control tips and tricks.
There are a few types of fire ants that you may encounter either in your home or on your travels. But regardless of which kind you come across, all fire ants have the ability to sting if they feel threatened. (While stings may look like bites, they are technically the product of the fire ant's stinger). A fire ant sting can be intensely painful, especially if it occurs on a sensitive area of the body. They can even be life-threatening, as some people are allergic to the venom the ant produces. Learn more about what to do if you're unlucky enough to be bitten.
There are different species of fire ants in the US. Species include the red imported fire ant, the native fire ant, the black imported fire ant and the southern fire ant. It’s important to distinguish the species, so proper control measures can be taken. Fire ants are distinguishable with their copper brown head and body with a darker abdomen. Fire ants don’t bite; they sting. And it’s a painful one. A sting often results in a raised welt that develops into a white pustule. If fire ants get into your home, they can become an issue.
Odorous house ants, or Tapinoma sessile, is a native ant and is found in most of the United States. They’ll eat just about anything in your house but prefer foods high in sugar. Outside, they like the honeydew that is produced by aphids and nectar from buds and flowers.
Carpenter ants identification is easy — in addition to seeing the swarmers and the workers, you might see sawdust that looks more like wood shavings near their tunnels. The tunnels are called gallery walls, and they are smooth tunnels in the wood that look like they were sandpapered. You may also see ant body parts and pieces of insulation in the sawdust.
With the current known species of termites around the world at the 3,000 mark, and rising each year, your home may be a potential food source for these hungry pests. Once termites infest a home, the damage can range from the foundation and floors to the ceiling and roof tiles, and any wood structure in-between.
In most cases, you won’t need medical treatment for fire ant bites, though some people could go into anaphylactic shock if they have severe allergies. If you are not allergic to fire ants, you could use home remedies for fire ant bites treatment, including applying cold compresses, using hydrocortisone cream, taking an antihistamine, using a triple antibiotic or even taking an oatmeal bath to reduce itching.
Termites feed mostly on wood, but will also feed on insulation, pool liners, books, paper and filtration systems. Every year in the U.S., these pests cause billions of dollars in termite damage. They’ll also go after living plants, but prefer woody plants that are not healthy.
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