TERMITES(Isoptera) Termites date back more than 120 million years to the time of dinosaurs. They are known as ‘silent destroyers’ because of their ability to chew through wood, flooring and even wallpaper undetected. Each year, termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage – costs that aren’t covered by homeowners’ insurance policies. This is why being vigilant about termite control and termite extermination is so important.

Swarmers looking to start a new colony are typically the first sign of termite season as these winged-pests show up inside homes in early Spring.

If you find signs of a termite infestation in your home, contact the team at Safeguard Pest Control today. We will inspect your home, perform the proper identification and recommend a course of pest control and extermination.

MILLIPEDES(Diplopoda) Millipedes can significantly damage your garden area if they become too populous. Although they generally feed on decomposing organic material, milipedes can turn to plan matter including leaves, stems and roots. Although they do not bite, they can secrete a fluid that can irritate the skin and can cause an allergic reaction in some people.

If you are concerned about millipedes on your property, contact the team at Safeguard Pest Control today. We will inspect your home, perform the proper identification and recommend a course of pest control and extermination.

 

EARWIGS(Dermaptera) Earwigs become pests when they come indoors and when outdoor populations get out of control. In gardens and greenhouses, they chew irregularly shaped holes in plant leaves and flower petals, tunnel into flower buds, but also consume seedlings. They hide in cool, moist places during the day and feed at night.

Earwig damage mimics from caterpillars and slugs; be sure you’ve identified the real culprits by looking for feeding earwigs on your plants after dark.

If you find an earwig infestation in your home, contact the team at Safeguard Pest Control today. We will inspect your home, perform the proper identification and recommend a course of pest control and extermination. 

MITES(Acari) There are thousands of different types of mites found throughout the world, such as bird mites and clover mites. Mites are considered arachnids, just like ticks, but mites are smaller in size. In fact, most types of mites are less than 1 mm in length. Mite identification is key to elimination an infestation.

Some parasitic mites attack animal hosts, while others reside within the respiratory tracts of their hosts. Few types of mites can also transfer diseases to humans.

If you find signs of a mite infestation in your home, contact the team at Safeguard Pest Control today. We will inspect your home, perform the proper identification and recommend a course of pest control and extermination.