Trusted Pest Control Services in Buford, GA

While exterior only treatments can help reduce the number of pests on your property, it should not be used as the only solution. There are many entry points for pests, which can include the attic, basement, windows, doors, and/or crawlspaces. Exterior only treatments create a barrier of 3 feet up and around 10 feet out from the foundation of the structure(s) and will not deter/terminate pests gaining entry from a higher elevation. Sometimes you will need crack and crevice treatments on the interior of the home for strategic placement of product to help with any pests that have made it to the interior of the house. We are always happy to inspect the interior of the house to see what issues exist and share our plan of action with you based on what we find.

Overwintering pests enter homes in the fall and prepare to nest for the winter. Beetles, ladybugs and box elders are common to see entering homes this winter. Much like humans, insects seek comfort and nutrients, which can be found in homes. Also, watch for the west side of homes where the bugs sun-bathe for warmth in the afternoon.

Cockroaches produce a specific protein, tropomosin, which has been linked with asthma. Decaying molted exoskeletons and fecal matter from roaches also contribute to the allergens caused by cockroaches. They will also cause sickness by spreading bacteria across food or structure surfaces as the crawl around.

Many, many different things. The American cockroach (Periplaneta americana), for example, feeds on a great variety of foodstuffs including bread, fruit, leather, starch in book bindings, paper, glue, skin flakes, hair, dead insects and soiled clothing.