The last thing you want to see in your home is a sign that termites have moved in. Annually, termites cause damage to over 600,000 homes in the U.S., costing an average of $3,000 per home in repairs. Amazingly, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has estimated that slightly more than half of all Americans have never had a termite inspection performed on their homes!
As fall approaches and we begin to enjoy the cooler temperatures, residents in Arkansas will soon be dealing with uninvited animals seeking to snuggle up for a bit of warmth in crawlspaces, attics, and anywhere else where they can find a spot. It’s particularly a problem in urban areas, where natural habitats for animals are densely packed in and around residential neighborhoods.
There are few things that homeowners enjoy less than turning on the kitchen light in the middle of the night and watching cockroaches scurry away into the darkness. Even if it’s just one, that’s too many! They can carry diseases, and their sheddings and droppings can aggravate allergies.
No one makes it through an Arkansas summer (or fall!) without at least a few mosquito bites. Not only can mosquitoes be a biting nuisance, but they can also cause allergic reactions in some people and pets. Certain species can spread dangerous illnesses such as dengue fever, West Nile virus and Zika virus.
As we begin to transition from summer to fall, one of the first things that we notice is a sharp decrease in insect activity outside. Some species migrate south in pursuit of warmer temperatures, but most of them don’t travel nearly as far, choosing instead to invade your home.
