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Pest

Where They Are Found

How to Prevent / Get Rid of

Termites
wood in direct contact with the soil
stored newspapers and cardboard boxes
wood (e.g., tree stumps and construction debris buried in backfill)
fence posts
wall voids
porches
break wood-to-soil contact
remove scrap wood and paper debris
improve drainage away from structure
inspect vapor barriers
improve ventilation in crawl spaces
Ants
water damaged wood
fence posts
decking
firewood
door and window voids; attics
utility piping
dead parts of trees and stumps
tree branches contacting roof
kitchen cabinets
wall voids
gaps under doors and around utility piping
house plants
cracks in pavement
under landscape timbers
rocks and mulch
eliminate conditions that favor moisture accumulation
move and aerate firewood
remove dead trees, stumps and overhanging branches contacting house as well as rotten railroad ties in landscape
remove food sources
seal all cracks and crevices
locate and eliminate nests
correct drainage in house plants
seal cracks in pavement and concrete slabs
Cockroaches
kitchens
grocery bags
un-refrigerated vegetables
toasters, radios and TVs
bathrooms
electrical and plumbing conduits
floor drains
clean up spilled foods and water
eliminate harborage and pathway areas by sealing or screening
repair water leaks
increase ventilation
inspect incoming foods and packaging
Mice & Rats
under sinks
kitchen cabinets
stored food
storage areas
wall voids
inside appliances
closets
firewood
attics
garages
basements
install physical barriers
eliminate food and water
remove nesting sites
inspect incoming boxes
Domestic House Spiders
holes or cracks in a structure
basements
crawl spaces
attics
garages
basements
outdoors in vegetation
remove or limit heavy, ground-covering vegetation
seal cracks and holes in building exteriors
install tight-fitting screens on all attic and foundation vents
seal holes around pipes indoors to prevent spiders from entering the home along plumbing lines in basements or crawl spaces
Scorpions
under or inside something like a baseboard, a shoe, or a rug
sometimes fall into a sink or bathtub during night hunting
Can crawl up masonry, rough wood or plaster, such as in wall voids, and may hide under or near air conditioning ducts in attics
seal entrance points to house
place physical barriers (like double-stick tape) across or below all cracks or openings
Flying Insects
garbage
faulty plumbing
eaves
attics
light fixtures
wall voids
puddles of water and other moist areas
install or repair screens
change lighting
improve drainage
remove garbage daily
keep trashcans clean and tightly covered
repair cracks around siding, windows and doors
Pantry / Fabric Pests
flour
potpourri
spices
cereals
rice
beans
dry pet food
stored clothing
woolen rugs
inspect foods and packaging prior to storage
store foods in glass/plastic containers
clean up spilled foods
rotate dry goods
store only clean cloths

MORE INFORMATION

How to Tell the Difference Between a Termite and an Ant

Termite

  • Both wings are the same size and have many veins.
  • Straight beaded antennae.
  • Broad waist.

Ant

  • Two pairs of wings.
  • Hind wings smaller than the front wings and have few veins.
  • Antennae elbowed.
  • Narrow (pinched) waist.

Dangerous Spiders

Spiders are predators that feed on living prey including other pests and animals. All spiders are poisonous; however, some are more dangerous than others. The black widow and brown recluse spiders are very dangerous and have been known to cause occasional fatalities in humans.

Black Widow Spiders

Body may be up to 3/4-inch in length with the abdomen reaching 3/8-inch in diameter.
Typically glossy black but may also be dark brown to light brown.
Characteristic red markings on the underside of the abdomen often connect to form an hourglass shape.
Can be found almost anywhere, indoors or out; prefer to build nests close to the ground in a protected site such as among items piled together, beneath boards, in firewood, and between boxes.
Bites most frequently occur when people are picking up an item under which the spider is hiding or putting on a shoe the spider has crawled into.
Bite results in severe pain that may take several days to subside and be very dangerous to small children and elderly persons.

Brown Recluse Spiders

About 5/8-inch in length and a leg span of about 1 1/2 inches in diameter with six eyes arranged in three pairs at the front of the head area and a fiddle-shaped marking on the back.
Usually light brown but may be darker in some specimens.
Often called the “violin” spider or “fiddle back” spider because of the distinctive fiddle-shaped marking on its back.
Prefer to build their webs in corners, commonly found in garages, crawl spaces, and basements.
Does not seek to bite people, bites are usually accidental because a spider crawls into a shoe, clothing, or bed.
Bite produces open, ulcerating sores that often become infected, causing significant tissue damage.
- Source: National Pest Management Association


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1593 Rossi Rd
Mtn Home, AR 72654
Phone: 870-425-4122
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4262 S. Thompson, Ste E
Springdale, AR 72762
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