Other Pests
House Crickets Control As their name would suggest, house crickets can live indefinitely indoors. They are light, yellowish brown, and measure about 3/4 of an inch long. When the weather is warm, they are typically found outdoors in garbage dumps, light poles and house walls. House crickets enter the home in search of moisture. They feed on wool, cotton, silk and other fabrics and are attracted to dirty clothes. Cricket control begins with removing their outdoor living environments by regular mowing, removing wood piles and the like. Entry ways to your property should also be thoroughly sealed. After those measures have been taken, the appropriate house cricket treatment may be applied by a professional pest exterminator. Camel Crickets Control Camel crickets are named for their humpbacked appearance. They are about 1/2 of an inch in size and dark brown in color. Outdoors, camel crickets are found in cool, moist locations…
Other Pests
Silverfish Control Silverfish are fish-shaped insects with silvery scales covering their bodies. Signs of silverfish infestation include feeding marks, yellow stains and black, pepper-looking feces on food sources such as wall paper, labels and envelops. They can be found almost anywhere inside residential and commercial structures. They prefer room temperature areas with high humidity. If you identify silverfish at your property, a professional inspection followed by the necessary silverfish treatment should be done to eliminate the infestation. Springtails Treatment Springtails derive their name from the spring-like structure that allows them to jump. They are nuisance pests that prefer high moisture areas where they can feed on decaying vegetation, bacteria, pollen, algae and the like. Since they are in search for moisture, Springtails often make their way into bathrooms, kitchens and crawl spaces as well as potted plants. Outdoors, they may be found in damp areas such as mulch, leaf piles…