Applying ready to use ant baits can be effective, (at certain times with certain ants) as well as homemade baits with syrup or jelly and 10% boric acid. Always place baits where they are not accessible by pets or children! Their regular food source must first be removed!

Subterranean termite colonies are almost always connect to the ground by a network if “shelter tubes” that are easily removed. Sometimes they appear out in easily visible places, but other times they are very well hidden. If you notice these tubes, or large number of flying insects that appear suddenly in or on you home, this could be an indication of Termites. In either case, a processual inspection is recommended.

Bedbugs are known as the most efficient hitchhiker of the insect world. They can move rapidly to a host from their harborage. The most common ways bedbugs are introduced into a home are by the people that visit you, the places you visit, and by used furniture brought into the home. Bed bugs feed on a host, then retreat to their harborage, usually upholstered furniture or adjacent to or in a bed, then wait for the next host to appear for their next meal. So as you can see, they are as easy to pick up as a cold.

The best way to prevent cockroaches is to CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN. Wipe out cabinets, wipe down counters, clean your floors, your stove, your microwave, etc. Do the dishes immediately after you eat, rather than leaving them in the sink. Reduce boxes, paper, and cardboard. Roaches love these items, and it contains material they can actually eat.

Yes. Squirrels are more than a simple annoyance. They will chew up insulation and wiring. It is best to call professional help to safely remove them for you.

This is a two-step process. First, seal up entry points, such as foundation vents, utility line and plumbing entrances. Roof rats are adept climbers, and often enter at the roof line. Reduce clutter next to the house, such as piles of firewood and used lumber, and all those other items we like to hold on too. Secondly, reduce food opportunities for rodents, such as bird feeders, non-eaten pet food, or open trash. Storage rooms and outbuildings are a common place for rodents to infest because they are often not as tight as our homes. Keep the doors in good repair. The Bug Man offers these services as “rodent exclusion”

If it is just one bird, you can use a sheet to herd the bird to an opening to get it back outside. Beware of using a towel or sheet to try and pick the bird up, as they are sensitive to pressure.