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Ticks: Most ticks are located near areas of high vegetation. Depending on the species, ticks differ in size and color. Ticks are interested in the blood of mammals, reptiles, and birds. They are notorious for biting deer, humans, livestock, cats and dogs. It is crucial to make sure your cat or dog is on one of the preventative products such as Revolution, frontline, or Advantix. There are many options you can utilize in tick prevention and control. Maintain your lawn by keeping the grass cut short. This will prevent the ticks from nesting in the long grass. Check yourself, children, and pets for ticks before coming into the house where they hide in small spaces. Ticks find their way into your home by latching onto people’s clothing, skin, and pets.If you can see a tick, there is a high chance there’s a bite. A medical professional can verify a diagnosis. Therefore, you should repair or fill any of the gaps or crevices you have to prevent the ticks from nesting in them. If you find a tick on you or one of your pets, you should proceed with caution. If you notice any medical issues arise as a consequence of the bite; immediately go to the doctor.When removing a tick, grab it with tweezers behind the head. Tweezers are the most effective method of tick removal. If you do not have the means of using a tweezers; make sure your hands are washed before tick removal. You need to remove the tick slowly from the skin because having the tick burst will release their fluids.These fluids can be very dangerous to anyone infected. Ticks carry many different diseases and bacteria that are harmful to humans and animals.After the removal, disinfect the area and make sure that it is thoroughly washed. If you think that you may have a home infested with ticks, call Arrest A Pest immediately. We can help in the removal and future prevention of tick infestation. We want to make sure that your home is safe for you and your pets. Fleas: Fleas are small parasites that feed on blood. They can jump long distances and like to jump from host to host. They are mostly found on animals that contain a lot of hair or fur. They feed on any wild or domesticated animals such as mice, cats, dogs, rats, and rabbits. For fleas to come into your home, they catch a ride on a mammal such as a pet. From there, they can jump to whoever is their next meal. You can take similar preventative measures for fleas as you do with ticks. Check your pets and fill the gaps and crevices in your home so rodents with fleas can’t get in. It is easy to detect a flea problem. However, it is crucial that you locate the eggs that can be in hidden places. Call Arrest A Pest if you suspect a flea infestation. We can eliminate and provide you more helpful information on how to get rid of these pests.Wasps & Bees
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Regardless of how bees contribute to our ecosystem, they are a serious issue when inside the home. They can be very harmful to you, your family, and your pets,especially if someone is allergic. We know that once you find the nest, you feel pressured to eradicate the insects,You should not confront bees and wasps yourself. Please call Arrest A Pest to eradicate your bee and wasp problem safely. If you suspect a stinging insect infestation, call Arrest A Pest today. Our trained professionals will listen openly to your concerns and devise a plan of action. We can help you eliminate and prevent future infestations. Bees: It is good to know a little about bees in order to understand where they come from and how they work. There are three tiers in the bee kingdom. The male drones that exist for the sole purpose to fertilize the queen are at the bottom. Next there are female worker bees that maintain the hive and keep it alive. The top tier is the queen bee. She is responsible for laying eggs and mating. Bees are attracted to flowers due to pollination and the nectar they contain. When eradicating the bees entirely from your home; it is important to destroy their nest. If you kill the bees and then leave the nest, another swarm of bees or wasps will come to nest there. Other insects such as roaches or ants will also be attracted to the abandoned nest due to the honey. Many people mistake bees for wasps because they look similar. They have different eradication treatments, so it is important to make that distinction. When you call Arrest A Pest, we will be able to make that distinction for you. Do not worry, we are here to help and get rid of your bug infestation as fast as possible. Wasps: When eradicating wasps, you should know where they like to nest. Some typical nest areas include: inside hollow tree trunks, inside (or on) fence posts or play sets, behind shutters, and. underneath roof awnings. You should also check mulched areas because yellow jackets are typically underground.You can see them coming and going from a small hole, typically found under a shady tree. If you find a wasp nest outside, you can use Raid® Wasp & Hornet Killer. Make sure to spray the nest in its entirety. Read the label how far to stand while spraying. It is not safe to spray from a close stance directly. After 24 hours, you can leave the nest or remove it. The sprayed nest will not be sought after by other wasps. When you remove the nest, you should always wear gloves. If you find a wasp inside the home, they are usually looking for a place to nest. In order to prevent this,check your screens for holes. Check windows and doors for cracks; rinse recycling before putting it in the bin, and keep garbage bins far from entrances to the home. You should not attempt to remove these insects alone. They can be dangerous, and need to be handled by a professional like Arrest A Pest.