Professional Pest Control For Easley City, SC Property Owners

What You Probably Didn't Know About Termites In Easley City 

Termites are notoriously secretive creatures. Known as silent destroyers, the majority of each colony will never be seen in the open. So there is a lot that people don't know about these insects, including: 

• Termites never sleep. They chew through wood to build their colonies 24 hours a day, every day of their lives.
• Termite colonies can contain tens or even hundreds of thousands of individual termites. The largest recorded colony contained over three million.
• Termites cost homeowners over five billion dollars a year in property damage.
• Termites live in a caste system with workers, soldiers, and reproductive alates.
• Termites use vibrations to communicate.
• There's a lot to learn about termites in Easley City, but the biggest secret they keep is the houses they are hiding inside. 

To ensure your home does not fall victim to termite damage, talk to the professionals at Greenville Pest Control about scheduling an annual termite inspection. This once-a-year service can save you from ever having to face an advanced termite infestation or the cost of the resulting damage. 

You wouldn't think it to look at them, but mosquitoes are some of the most dangerous animals on earth, and not just because of their obnoxious buzzing!

Mosquitoes transmit a variety of serious illnesses, including malaria, West Nile virus, Zika virus, dengue, and encephalitis. Luckily there are things you can do to reduce your risk of mosquito bites in Easley City. These include:

• Eliminate sources of standing water by emptying bird baths and rainwater that's collected in toys, pool covers, tires, or planters.
• Clean out gutters and maintain drainage systems. 
• Use screens on windows and doors.
• Avoid going out during dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.
• Use insect repellent with DEET. 
• Install fans around outdoor seating areas. 

If despite your efforts, mosquitoes continue to be a problem on your Easley City property, Greenville Pest Control can help. Our mosquito control options include all-natural products that effectively eliminate mosquitoes without endangering you or your family. We can treat your property on a monthly basis from April to October or simply treat it once for a special outdoor occasion and provide you with a 30-day guarantee. Call today to discuss the mosquito control option that's right for you.

Cockroaches are another insect that, while unsightly, seems too small to do much harm in Easley City. Unfortunately, in the case of cockroaches, the danger is not proportionate to the size of the pest. In fact, the most dangerous thing about cockroaches is the microscopic bacteria and pathogens they carry into our homes. Cockroaches contaminate food and spread salmonellosis, gastroenteritis, dysentery, listeriosis, and giardia. Their shed skins and dropping can trigger asthma attacks and allergic reactions, and their populations can quickly grow out of control in Easley City homes and businesses.

Professional pest control is the safest and most effective way to combat cockroaches. At Greenville Pest Control, we can help you identify the type of roach infesting your home and develop a plan to eliminate existing cockroaches and prevent a re-infestation. We provide treatments that are safe for your family and effective against pests and can provide all-natural treatments upon request. With over 25 years of experience, we know what it takes to serve your pest control needs now and in the future. Call today to request a free pest evaluation. 

What You Should Do About Bird Problems Around Easley City

Birds are majestic and beautiful creatures, so what are people talking about when they talk about problems with nuisance birds? In the right circumstances, it's easy to appreciate the graceful majesty of a bird in flight, but often our properties are just not the right circumstance. 

When nuisance birds like pigeons begin to flock to your property, it's amazing the amount of damage they can do to your property and even your health. When birds congregate in an area, their droppings build up and can spread illness-causing pathogens. These droppings are also acidic enough to damage roofs and other elements of your building.

If you are finding yourself fighting a losing battle with birds in Easley City, there are some things you can try to convince birds it's time to move on. First of all, stop feeding them! You can also try installing bird netting or spikes. Some people find putting up a decoy of a predator animal like an owl or shiny objects will scare off nuisance birds. 

If that's not enough, the professionals from Greenville Pest Control specialize in bird control. We can inspect your property and determine the extent of the problem, study the layout of your buildings, and target a plan for effective bird control. We offer baiting and netting to remove current pest birds and prevent new birds from roosting on your property. Request your free evaluation today!