The Dangerous Truth About Cockroaches In Your Chelsea Home
Cockroaches are some of the filthiest insects crawling on the planet. They’re highly synonymous with dirt, poor hygiene, and disease, as they tend to habit sewage drains. Because of their nesting and feeding habits, it’s incredibly easy for them to spread harmful diseases and bacteria to humans.
With cockroaches, they may not be direct vectors of diseases like mosquitoes are, but they are indirect vectors.
A single cockroach in your Chelsea home can potentially spread these diseases and bacteria:
- Cholera
- Leprosy
- Giardia
- Dysentery
- Salmonellosis
- Listeriosis
- Campylobacteriosis
- Typhoid Fever
Cockroaches can also trigger allergies and asthma in sensitive individuals and spread Streptococcus, E. Coli, and staphylococcus aureus. The saliva and feces of cockroaches are among the top ways they spread disease and bacteria. But also, the legs of cockroaches have spines that are very sensitive to touch, allowing them to pick up pathogens in the areas they reside in, like sewers, garbage bins, and cesspits.
At the sight of one cockroach, stop it dead in its tracks. The best and only way to prevent these pests from spreading disease in your home is to reduce the possibility of them entering in the first place. At EnviroCare, we have the necessary tools and equipment to protect and safeguard your home from such pests. Reach out to our team to get your services started.
How To Prevent Spider Infestations In Chelsea Homes
In Alabama, there are around 90 different species of spiders, and when they enter your home, they can bring about instant terror. Not only are spiders creepy-looking, but some of them have bites that can make you very ill if not treated promptly.
True enough, some species of spiders are harmless because they tend to shy away from humans. But the reality is that having spiders in your home, in any capacity, is dangerous. Even though a spider may be considered harmless, they’re a threat to you and your family if it can bite a human. On top of that, having spiders in your home, especially an infestation, can bring about other pests like spiders, centipedes, and lizards, as they also eat spiders.
To prevent spiders from entering your home, you can do a few things:
- Seal small gaps and cracks in your home.
- Eliminate vegetation close to your home.
- Keep your home neat and free from clutter.
These efforts will go a long way in helping keep spiders out of your Chelsea home. Still, you will first need to get professional spider control services to effectively and completely remove an infestation. Call EnviroCare to remove spiders infesting your home.
Is That Odor Around My Chelsea Home Really Caused By Ants?
Ants are common pests around Chelsea. You’ll find them everywhere, including inside your home. When you think about the issues ants can cause, winding up with an ant infestation in your home is probably one of your biggest concerns. Another worry you may have is going outside, stepping in an ant pile, and getting covered in painful red bites. One worry that most people don’t have when it comes to ants is odor. While this is true for most species of ants, there is one exception.
Odorous house ants are tiny ants that can cause a big stink. They are black or brown and less than a quarter inch long. If they stepped on, odorous house ants give off a strong, rotten coconut smell. These ants can also contaminate food sources.
While odorous house ants don’t bite or sting, you don’t want them hanging around, stinking up your home and contaminating your food. Call us today for professional ant control if you see these pests around your home. We’ll work quickly to eliminate all the odorous house ants from your home and keep them from returning.
The Secret To Effective Centipede & Millipede Control For Your Chelsea Property
It’s hard not to be creeped out when you see centipedes or millipedes crawling around your home or property. These pests have segmented bodies with hard exoskeletons and many pairs of tiny legs. Centipedes are flatter, while millipedes have rounder, more worm-like bodies.
The good news about centipedes and millipedes is that they are considered nuisance pests and aren’t harmful to humans, although handling them bare-handed can cause allergic reactions. Dangerous or not, you don’t want these insects crawling around your home or yard.
Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to keep these pests off your property. Here are a few prevention tips for centipedes and millipedes that we recommend:
- Eliminate possible entry points by sealing cracks in your foundation and gaps around window frames.
- Reduce excess moisture around your home through proper ventilation and a dehumidifier.
- Make sure gutters and downspouts are effectively funneling water away from your foundation.
- Remove grass clippings and other organic debris from your yard.
The best way to prevent these pests is with centipede and millipede control from EnviroCare. We can quickly eliminate them from your home using spray treatments that are safe for people and pets. We also offer follow-up visits to ensure they don’t return, so you don’t have to worry about finding a creepy surprise crawling around your floor.
Is It Dangerous To Have Crickets In My Chelsea House?
Crickets are omnivorous scavengers that we frequently see in Alabama. When you think of crickets, the first thing that comes to mind is usually their telltale and well-known chirp. They make this chirping noise through a process called stridulation, where they rub their wings together or rub their hind legs on their wings.
As annoying as a group of crickets chirping outside your window (or worse, in your home!) can be, this isn’t the most significant issue regarding crickets. Since they feed on decaying insects and live in areas with debris, crickets carry diseases that they can spread throughout your home. They can also contaminate your food and chew through furniture, bedding, clothing, and curtains.
While crickets prefer to spend most of their time outside, they will come inside in search of food, water, and shelter from harsh weather conditions. If you have crickets in your home or want to ensure they remain outside, call us for a home pest control plan that includes cricket control. We will treat your home to prevent crickets and other common household pests from getting inside, protecting you from their annoying chirps, plus the health threats and destruction they bring.
5 Easy Ways To Reduce Mosquitoes Around Your Chelsea Property
Mosquitoes are the worst. These annoying and dangerous pests appear out of nowhere whenever you are having a good time outside. It could be a barbeque, block party, tailgate party, graduation party, or even a wedding. No matter how much fun you are having, you’ll find yourself running inside when you hear that easily recognizable buzz.
If you want to enjoy your Chelsea yard mosquito-free, there are some things you can do. Here are five ways to reduce mosquitoes around your property:
- Limit areas of standing water around your home. Make sure to check buckets, kiddie pools, flower pots, birdbaths, and other places where water can collect.
- Keep your yard cut short and well-manicured to limit mosquito hiding spots.
- Use small fans to blow mosquitoes away while spending time outside since they aren’t strong fliers.
- Remove flowers that attract mosquitoes, like water lilies.
- Use natural scents like citronella that deter mosquitoes.
The best way to prevent mosquitoes is with a professional mosquito control plan from EnviroCare. We offer monthly treatments for the duration of mosquito season, which runs from March to October. You can count on us to keep your yard mosquito-free, allowing you to enjoy your time outside without worrying about painful bites.
Five Tips To Keep Fire Ant Hills Off Your Lawn In Chelsea
Fire ants in Chelsea know what they like almost immediately. If they see a lawn they want to infest, they will happily do so.
Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to make your lawn look less attractive to fire ants. Here are five prevention steps you can use to keep infestations from cropping up:
Get rid of as many standing water sources as possible. You can fill any dips in the yard with gravel or topsoil, then remove any tarps, toys, or pots holding on to excess water.
Trim back vegetation near the sides of your home. Keeping your bushes and shrubs as well-trimmed as possible prevents ants from wandering too close to your home.
Keep all food sources as limited as possible. This means cleaning up crumbs and spills, getting rid of open garbage, and picking up fallen orchard fruit.
Seal the entry points leading into your home. You may want to rely on waterproof caulking for the most effective outcome.
Create a barrier around your property with diatomaceous earth. This may not remove existing infestations, but it may be helpful for stopping problems in the future.
Again, keep in mind these are prevention steps only. They're not designed to remove existing infestations – and they're certainly not an encouragement to interact with live colonies.
Instead, you should get in touch with the team at EnviroCare Lawn and Pest Services for a professional fire ant treatment. We do all the heavy lifting so you can get back to living a life you love.
The Termite Problem Facing Chelsea Homes
Wood-eating insects are widespread here in Chelsea, with multiple infestations reported every year. Since the vast majority of infestations aren't discovered until signs of damage appear, the presence of these pests can be a major cause for alarm.
Just how dangerous can a termite infestation be? Possibly more than you think. Global termite damages cost five billion dollars per year to repair, resulting in widespread damage and lowered property values.
However, the most concerning aspect of a termite infestation is the structural damage they cause. By eating through walls, floors, and ceilings, they can potentially weaken the structural integrity of your home. Serious infestations could result in sagging walls, tight-fitting doors and windows, or drooping floors.
The bad news is, there's no way to completely eliminate your exposure to termites in Chelsea. The good news is that the termite control services of EnviroCare Lawn and Pest Services can provide peace of mind despite the prevalence of this pest. Between our Sentricon bait and monitoring stations and our million-dollar damage repair warranty, we make it easy to rest easy – and that's a guarantee.
Give us a call today to discuss our termite removal services in Chelsea.
What's Attracting Ticks To My Yard In Chelsea?
Have ticks started to show up around your Chelsea yard? You need more than a little luck to get them back out. In fact, there's a good chance you're already inviting them onto your property, especially if you notice nearby attractant factors like:
A large number of wildlife animals passing through your yard
The presence of a rodent infestation inside your home
Piles of unraked leaves in the grass
Tall grasses or thick shrubbery, especially near the sides of your home
Once you've addressed each of the above attractant factors, you can work with EnviroCare Lawn and Pest Services to set up a tick removal plan. We've assisted dozens of Chelsea homeowners with tick lawn treatments, and would be happy to present you with a custom plan as well.
Give us a call to find out more.
Identifying Silverfish Damage Around Your Chelsea Home
Silverfish are some of the most elusive invaders you can find in your Chelsea home. They may not sting or carry potent venom, but they can still leave a lasting impact on your home.
Keep an eye out for some of the signs of silverfish damage, including chewed-through paper or strange etchings in cardboard. These pests may also consume toothpaste smears and magazine covers, as well as fabrics, old produce, and even wallpaper.
It may feel overwhelming to discover signs of a silverfish problem. Thankfully, the team at EnviroCare Lawn and Pest Services is more than able to help. We offer a multi step treatment program for infestations of any severity, along with same-day or emergency services, so you can reclaim your home immediately.
We always begin with a thorough inspection to look for silverfish hot spots inside your home. We then apply a few of our favorite treatments to remove the infestation from the premises. Please keep in mind we can re-treat your property if the first round of product doesn't remove the infestation.
You're welcome to learn more about silverfish pest control in Chelsea by calling our office today.
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