Ants are attracted to anything organic, alive, or dying. The problem with ants, is there are usually isn’t just one. During the summer, an entire train can form to feast your garbage and food.

Flys and gnats are also attracted to organic materials, alive or dying. They’ll be drawn to your trash cans, fruits, and anything else that gives off a strong scent.

Mosquitoes love blood. Your blood, your neighbors blood, and your dogs blood etc. They are difficult to deal with, and can spread terrible deseases around, making them one of the worst pests.

Moths are attacted to fabrics and grains. You will usually find these guys in your closet, pantry, and food storage. They also like to lay their eggs with grains and food similar food substances.

Spiders aren’t really harmful to humans, but many of us still don’t like having these legged friends around. Not to mention their web decorations are usually only in season once a year.

Cockroaches don’t really need a reason to be inside your space. These guys will eat pretty much anything, and are very difficult to kill. They love living in your carpets, beds, and everywhere in between.

Wasps can become an issue because they build nests all over your home, and love to sting people for almost any reason. They are attracted to food, fruits, and certain colors, which is why they are always crashing your summer parties. Though their sting does hurt, they pose the biggest issue to people who might be allergic.

Centipedes and millipedes are a lot like spiders in the sense that they aren’t vary harmful to humans, though we still don’t love having them around our house.

Pillbugs are nocturnal, and they feed on decaying plants, fruits, and vegetables. They aren’t super harmful on their own, but they are a nuisance.

Boxelder bugs, also known as “stink bugs” are a nuisance to have around the house. They aren’t harmful to humans or pets but they release a bad smell to fight off predators that can stain fabric and carpets.

Eawigs are active nocturnal pests that are drawn to light and other things such as moisture, overly ripe fruits and decaying insects. They are not harmful to humans or pets but are a real annoyance to have around.

Sliverfish are insects that you can usually find in your basements or in dark spaces. They can cause damage to things such as books, clothing, and stored foods. They do not carry disease and are not harmful to humans.

Fleas are a nasty pest that travel from living thing to living thing. They can also live on upholstery in your home. Although their bites themselves aren’t harmful alone, it’s the bacteria that is in their saliva that can cause harm to both humans and animals.

Mites are in the arachnid family. There are a few different types of mites, these being; dust mites, clover mites and berry mites. Dust mites can impact the health of people with asthma and can cause symptoms such as coughing, wheezing and runny noses. Clover mite bites can cause mild irritation and itchiness on the skin. Berry mite bites can cause blisters as well as bleeding into the skin. No matter the type of mite you may have in your home, you will definitely want to exterminate them.

Termites are a type of pest that loves to feed on rotting wood, and dying plants. They usually get into your home by cracks in the foundation. They are dangerous to the structure of your home because they can eat through support beams that can compromise the structural integrity of your home.

Ticks are a nasty creature that survives off feeding on the blood of humans, mammals, and even birds or reptiles. Ticks can cause a lot of issues, a few being; chills, fever, aches and pains, as well as rashes. Ticks are brought into a home by animals or by latching onto your pants and falling off.

Lice has a few different variants, all of which are found on skin and hair. Some types of lice can live on fabric such as clothing or bedding and move onto your skin to feed. There are multiple different ways one can attract lice, a few being; skin to skin contact, belongings that are stored closely together, contact with furniture or clothing already infected and shared items.

Homeowners can often find white grubs in their kitchens, laundry rooms and bathrooms. They typically come from overwatering plants indoors as well as overwatering your lawn providing an excess of moisture that grubs thrive in. Though grubs are not harmful to humans, if left untreated they can attract other pests that can be harmful. They also injoy feeding on roots such as grass, which may be why that one spot on your lawn is always brown.

Moles are creatures that get into your yard either by over watering or under watering your lawn, which attracts bugs that they feed on. Though they are not a physical threat themselves to humans or pets, if you attempt to get rid of them yourself via poison, it could pose a risk to your kids or pets. It’s always better to leave them up to the professionals.

Mice will eat pretty much anything. They are messy, carry germs, and can cause tons of damage to Insulation, wires, fabric, and pretty much anything else you own. If you have a bunch of these critters around, then you will want to get rid of them as quickly as possible.

Large rodents like rats, muskrats, rabbits, woodchucks, squirrels, etc, can be harmful to plant life in your garden, or your pets. If you find them starting to make your yard their home, then having them relocated or exterminated may need to be your next move.

There are many more pests than what we can list. Some may be unique to your region. Whatever pests plegue your property or home though, know that the professionals are always willing to help!

Any good service will start with eradicating the pests that currently exist within your home or business. Everything else expands out from this point.

After eradicating the pests from within, it is then crucial to create a barrier around the home to keep any ground based pests from even coming close to invading your personal space.

Doors, windows, and vents are some of the most common places where pests find their way in. Mosquitos, moths, spiders, and flys especially like to hang out around these areas due to the light and warmth emitted from your home or business.

Eaves and peaks are common nest locations for wasps, spiders, and even some birds. No home’s protection is complete, without covering these prime nesting grounds.

No matter how much you water, grass can’t survive when there are armies of grubs, worms, and chinches gnawing away at your roots. Damage once done can be difficult to reverse, so its usually best to stop them early.

Finally, creating a perimeter of protection around your entire yard is the best way of keeping the pests far away from your home, business, gardens, or recreational areas. This is your first line of defense.