Pests are an unwelcome visitor at any time, but the sooner they are detected, the less costly damage they can cause. That is why it is important to maintain a regular pest control schedule.
The most common house-invading pests are ants, rats and fleas. These pests can cause a lot of damage to your home and also spread diseases.
Cockroaches
Cockroaches are scavenging insects that enter homes to satisfy their need for food, water and warmth. They can also transfer disease-causing organisms, such as bacteria and viruses, to humans.
These pests are attracted to cluttered environments. Cleanliness is the key to preventing cockroach infestations. Keep cabinets, shelves, and counters wiped down, and food and drinks in sealed containers. Trash should be emptied daily and sinks and dishes cleared. Also, close gaps around doors and windows and wherever utility lines enter the house.
In a memorable scene from Disney’s Ratatouille, the father of Remy, the kitchen-savvy rat who wants to be a chef, takes him to a Paris pest control shop. But unlike the rat-catching shop in the film, real Paris pest control companies offer services that can help get your home back to normal.
Fleas
Fleas (Siphonaptera) are parasitic insects that feed on mammals and birds. These pests use their mouthparts to pierce the skin of their host, ensuring blood flows to feed. Female fleas require a blood meal in order to lay their eggs.
Although pets are the most common host for fleas, these parasites can also hitchhike on people and other non-pet animals. Their mouthparts can pierce through human skin as well, and they can even jump onto people from furniture or carpeting.
Flea control products are usually safe for cats, dogs, and humans when used as directed. Some pet owners may be allergic to certain insecticides, though, so it is important to follow the label instructions carefully.
Termites
Infestations with these wood-eating eusocial insects can cause serious damage without showing many signs. For this reason, it’s important to check for mud tunnels that connect from the ground up to wood in your foundation. You may also see fine sawdust on cabinet bases or inside shelves that indicate termites are munching away at the structure.
Your local Paris Orkin Pro will assess the problem and recommend a comprehensive pest control plan. Following the assessment, your Orkin Pro will implement a cycle of services that ensures complete eradication and ongoing protection. These services include the following:
Bats
In a key scene from Disney’s “Ratatouille,” Remy’s father takes him to a désinsectiseur parisl shop where medieval-looking traps and boxes of rat poison are displayed in the window. Like any large city with a river, lots of parks, and a constant flow of tourists, Paris has a rat problem.
Rats are not only a nuisance but they also spread diseases and damage property. The best way to prevent rats from entering your home is by blocking their access to food, water, and shelter. If they have been inside, you can often detect their presence by the droppings, scampering noises and gnaw marks on walls or furniture.
Bird Mites
Unlike ticks and fleas, bird mites are tiny creatures that feed on blood and can cause itchy, red bites. They thrive in warm climates and are usually found in the skins of birds such as pigeons, chickens and parrots.
While bird mites are more common in outdoor environments they can also be accidental indoor invaders from sparrows, starlings, pigeons, Indian mynahs and poultry. They can be found in bird nests on or inside buildings and will disperse into a house in search of hosts, biting people and pet animals. They are less than a millimeter in size, white or grayish in color and can appear darker after feeding.
Spiders
A popular scene in Disney’s “Ratatouille” features Remy’s father taking him to a Paris pest control shop. There, amidst eerie background music and a display of medieval-looking traps, he tells his son that humans do cruel things to rodents.
Spiders live in moist, sheltered places and feed on insects that can carry disease. They also feed on organic debris, including animal droppings.
Summary:
Keep your garages, attics and basements clean to discourage these pests from hiding in them. These unwelcome visitors can damage your property, spread diseases and create other issues for your business or facility. A routine pest-control schedule can help.
