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Spider Control in Cache Valley, UT

Despite the fact that spiders are beneficial to keeping many insects and pests at bay, home spider control may be necessary for a number of reasons. First, it will help you avoid webs from appearing in and around your home. Spider control will also help protect your family from spiders whose bites can be dangerous, such as the black widow and brown recluse. Do you know how to tell harmless spiders from dangerous ones? Which spiders can you carry outside and which should prompt you to call for pest control? Pest control companies have the training to tell the potentially dangerous ones from the ones that are not. Sometimes it’s hard to tell, especially when vastly different species can look extremely similar. Brown recluse spiders You have probably heard of the brown recluse spider, a dangerous species whose bite can result in skin lesions in humans. Brown recluse bites are serious

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Rodent Control Cache Valley, UT

Rodents have been known to damage buildings, contaminate food and transmit diseases to people. The rodent family includes: rats, mice, gophers, voles, beavers and more. They’re also adaptable, capable of learning by trial and error. As a result, people who need to control them have always struggled to “build a better mouse-trap.” Rodent populations grow quickly and steadily. Rodent control is best started prior to infestations. In order to protect your home, garden and health from existing rodent infestations, professional customized solutions are often necessary. Rodent Control Cache Valley, UT Normally, the first sign of an infestation is mouse or rat droppings in cabinets, drawers and closets. Rodents are more active at night and you can typically hear them in walls, ceilings or attics. There may also be a musky odor when rodents have been present for some time because of their carcasses. You might also find shredded paper, fabric or dry

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Wasp and Bee Control Cache Valley, UT

Bees and wasps are often beneficial to the environment. However, problems arise when they choose to build their nests too close to humans. Notorious for their propensity to sting when disturbed, some species can be quite aggressive. In cases like this, they should be removed. If you find a nest on your property, removing it safely and completely can be difficult. The professional technicians at Pointe Pest Control in Cache Valley can come out and perform an inspection of your yard and home. Once they locate their nest, they can treat the pests as well as remove the source. A professional exterminating service, such as Pointe Pest Control, can take care of your stinging pest problem efficiently. Exterminators train or apprentice before they begin working independently and know a great deal about insects and insect removal. Contacting a professional exterminator can save you both time and money. The sooner you

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Cockroach Control Cache Valley, UT

Cockroaches are among the most common insect pests in homes, schools, and businesses. They like to eat many of the same foods we do and are especially troublesome wherever food is prepared or served. They also may transfer disease-causing organisms. Fortunately, cockroaches can be controlled with a little knowledge about their biology and behavior, attention to sanitation, and effective use of commercially available insecticides. Remove Food, Water, and Harborage Good cleanup and sanitation practices are essential to effective cockroach control. When food or water is scarce, cockroaches must search farther each night to survive. Good sanitation puts stress on cockroach populations and increases the effectiveness of baits and other insecticides. Clean the floors and counters and fix water leaks to remove moisture sources. Seal cracks and crevices where cockroaches hide or enter buildings. Use a good-quality caulk or sealant to close the gaps around sinks and plumbing, in walls, and

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Earwig Control Cache Valley, UT

Regardless of how fearsome an earwig looks, this little fellow really can’t hurt you. Sure, they’ll use those forceps they have. They’re called “caudal forceps” or cerci, (pinchers) for short, and they’re used for grasping food, defense, probing crevices, and folding and unfolding their wings. Earwigs might be an inch or longer, the larger ones are usually males.  They go through gradual metamorphosis, through four or five instars, until they reach adult size.  Shiny brown to black, and flattened, they are strictly nocturnal and seek out a crack or crevice to hide in during the day. The name “earwig,” came from an old superstition that earwigs got into your ears, boring into the brain and “demonizing” the brain.  Not many people believe this anymore, it’s pure superstition.  Earwigs are harmless to humans. Professional Earwig Control A professional exterminating service, such as Pointe Pest Control in Cache Valley, UT, can take

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Best Pest Control Company in Utah

At Pointe Pest Control in Utah, our pest control services are more than just spraying. Our services are about listening, convenience, scheduling, responsiveness, accountability and knowledge. Pointe Pest Control’s highly trained pest control professionals know where the bugs and rodents are hiding, what their eating and breeding habits are, and how to get rid of them quickly and safely in Utah. Using just the right amount of, carefully chosen, EPA registered products will keep your home or business free of pests and safe for children and pets without the mess that spraying leaves behind or the bad odor you get from most pesticides. We offer customized treatment programs for homes of all sizes, schools, industrial and commercial properties, and pre-treatment for new construction in Utah. Professional Pest Control in Utah All technicians providing our commercial and residential pest control and termite services are uniformed, licensed, bonded and insured in Utah.

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