Professional Pest Control For Taylors, SC Properties

Bed bugs are small, wingless insects that feed on human and animal blood (human blood is preferred). These pests are brown with an oval-shaped body. Their bodies can appear darker and even plumper once they've engorged themselves on a blood meal. Once bitten by a bed bug, you may experience itchy, red bumps that often appear in a cluster or rough line. On the other hand, some people don't experience any symptoms. The good news about bed bugs is that they don't spread harmful diseases like mosquitoes, fleas, or ticks. Nonetheless, bed bugs still don't belong on your property and should be removed immediately.

There are DIY methods and store-bought products to remove bed bugs from your property; the only problem with those is that they're not 100% effective if misused or if you don't know exactly where the infestation is. Many people think that bed bug infestations are only in beds, which is not the case. Bed bugs can not only be found on mattresses and box springs but also along baseboards, in electrical sockets, and behind wall hangings. If you don't know where to look, your efforts will be useless, and you'll continue to deal with bed bugs.

At Greenville Pest Control, we know all the hiding places of bed bugs, and our licensed and trained technicians have the experience needed to provide effective bed bug removal. If you think you may have bed bugs infesting your Taylors property, call and speak to our team of bed bug experts.

Ants are members of colonies, so if you see a few in your home, it's safe to assume that there are hundreds, maybe thousands more where those few came from. However, if there's one thing you should know about ants, they are there for a reason.

In many cases, ants, as well as other pests, are completely preventable. Whether it be the need for stricter house cleaning habits or home repairs, when ants enter your home, it's due to something you've done (or not done) on your end. Here are three reasons you may be experiencing an ant problem on your Taylors' property.

1. You're leaving food out: Ants' major attractors are food, crumbs, and spills. Despite their poor sight, these pests have an impeccable sense of smell; ants can smell as far as 10.8 feet away! These pests don't have to be close to your home to tell you left a few dirty dishes in the sink and crumbs on the counter to find their way into your home and feast.
2. You have leaking pipes: Some ant species rely on water to survive, and signs of ants in your home could be just the boost you need to get those home repairs going.
3. You have greasy surfaces: When cooking, it's common to have a few pops of grease here and there, and even leftover food residue in food storage containers can bring about ants without you realizing it. Always wash your dishes and containers well and wipe down your stove and countertops after using them to prevent this problem.

Having ants in your home is no fun, and it's also no laughing matter. Once inside your home, ants can contaminate your food and surfaces. To rid your home once and for all of such invasive pests, call Greenville Pest Control for effective ant control in Taylors.