Common Insects and How TLC Upstate Pest Control Treats Each

Ants

• Description: Includes Fire Ants, Sugar Ants, Carpenter Ants, and Pharaoh Ants. Fire ants are known for painful stings, while Carpenter Ants can damage wood.

• Treatment: We use specialized granular bait to attract and eliminate ants, treating their mounds with potent solutions to eradicate colonies, targeting both the queen and worker ants for long-term control.

Cockroaches

• Description: Includes German, American, and Oriental species, which spread germs and trigger allergies.

• Treatment: We inspect to locate hiding spots and use a combination of gel baits and targeted sprays to eliminate cockroaches and their nests, enhancing cleanliness and health in your home.

Spiders

• Description: Includes Black Widow, Brown Recluse, and Orb-Weaver spiders, some of which can deliver venomous bites.

• Treatment: We use a web pole to remove webs and nests, then apply insecticidal sprays around entry points and common hiding spots to prevent re-infestation.

Mosquitoes

• Description: Known for their itchy bites and the potential to spread diseases such as West Nile virus and Zika virus.

• Treatment: We apply a protective barrier spray around your property and treat breeding sites like standing water to significantly reduce mosquito populations and provide lasting relief.

Wasps and Hornets

• Description: Includes Paper Wasps and European Hornets, which can build nests in eaves, trees, and underground and may pose risks to those with allergies.

• Treatment: We use specialized equipment to locate and safely remove nests, applying treatments around the nests to deter these stinging insects and ensure a safer environment.

Mice

• Description: Mice can invade homes, causing damage to food, wiring, and insulation while spreading diseases.

• Treatment: We perform a detailed inspection to identify entry points and nesting sites, use traps and bait stations to control and eliminate mice, and seal entry points to prevent future infestations.

Silverfish

• Description: Wingless insects with a silvery sheen that can damage paper, books, and fabrics, typically found in damp areas.

• Treatment: We apply insecticidal dusts and sprays to target hiding spots and entry points, and provide recommendations for reducing moisture to deter these pests.

Bed Bugs

• Description: Small reddish-brown insects that feed on human blood and often hide in bedding and furniture.

• Treatment: We use chemical sprays to eliminate bed bugs at all stages of their life cycle, ensuring a thorough solution for a pest-free environment.

Ticks

• Description: Includes Deer Ticks and Lone Star Ticks, which can transmit diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, commonly found in grassy and wooded areas.

• Treatment: We create a protective barrier around your yard with specialized treatments and target areas where ticks are likely to live, reducing their populations and minimizing disease risk.

Earwigs

• Description: Small insects with pincers on their abdomen, often found in moist, dark environments.

• Treatment: We apply targeted insecticides and address moisture issues around your home to eliminate earwigs and prevent them from returning.

Kudzu Bugs

• Description: Small, greenish-brown insects that feed on plants and can become a nuisance when they invade homes.

• Treatment: We use targeted sprays and treatments to manage kudzu bug populations and prevent them from entering your home.

Centipedes

• Description: Long, multi-legged insects that thrive in damp environments and can be alarming due to their speed and appearance.

• Treatment: We address moisture issues and apply insecticides to eliminate centipedes and their hiding spots, ensuring they stay out of your home.

Millipedes

• Description: Slow-moving insects with numerous legs, commonly found in damp and dark areas.

• Treatment: We apply insecticidal treatments and address moisture problems around your property to control millipede populations and prevent infestations.

Pill Bugs

• Description: Also known as roly-polies, these small, rounded insects can become a nuisance when they enter homes in large numbers.

• Treatment: We use targeted sprays and address moisture issues around your home to control pill bug populations and prevent further infestations.

Carpenter Bees

• Description: Bees that bore holes into wooden structures to create nesting sites, causing potential damage.

• Treatment: We apply treatments to affected wood and use preventative measures to deter carpenter bees from nesting and causing additional damage.

Fleas

• Description: Includes Cat Fleas and Dog Fleas, which cause itching and discomfort for pets and humans.

• Treatment: We apply flea control products that target all life stages and offer advice on treating pets to break the flea life cycle, restoring comfort to your home.