How To Identify Common Household Pests
Household pests can be a significant problem for homeowners for all kinds of reasons. For starters, specific insects can cause noticeable damage to your property, so it's vital to rid your residence of these unwanted guests as soon as possible. One of the first steps in that process is identifying which pests have taken up residence in or around your home.
Here at IPM Pest & Termite, our experienced specialists and technicians are happy to help you learn more about the varieties of insects typically seen around Kentucky homes. In this blog, we will take a closer look at a few of the specific groups we encounter in our line of work.
Termites
With their ability to damage wooden structures, termites are some of the more nefarious home pests. As the destruction can be quite extensive, locating and combating this issue as soon as possible can go a long way in terms of protecting your property. But, as we mentioned, identification is key to getting rid of these guys as quickly as possible.
If you have noticed a swarm of insects that you believe are termites, a few key characteristics will provide some insight. Broad waists, straight antennae, and wings that are equal in length are all tell-tale signs that the insects are, in fact, termites and not ants. While they may initially look similar, ants have three distinct sections of the body, elbowed antennae and unequal wings.
After properly assessing the present insects and conducting an inspection, we can begin creating a blueprint that works for your specific case. Our techniques target the entire colony, not just the visible bugs. So you can feel confident that the entire issue will be wiped out.
Bed Bugs
In many cases, invaders come and go with the seasons, but that is not the case for bed bugs. Unfortunately, these tricky bugs can be picked up and transported back to your home throughout the year. This means that it's always important to be on the lookout for potential invaders.
So, what do they look like? Bed bugs are roughly the size of an apple seed and are reddish-brown in color. They are also flat and oval-shaped. As for where they tend to congregate, you will likely find them in small spaces, such book spines and mattress seams. As a result, you may not initially notice that you have a bedbug infestation starting inside your home. However, there are a few key indicators that you should be on the lookout for, such as bites, case skins, and seeing the actual insects themselves.
Ready To Get Started?
Whether you have bed bugs, termites, or anything in between, we are here to help. We are located at 2456 Fortune Drive, Suite 170, in Lexington, KY. Our phone number is (859) 340-1403. Our service area includes the surrounding area including Nicholasville, Versailles, Georgetown, Richmond, and Winchester, as well as these neighborhoods: Pinnacle, Waterford, Cumberland Hills, Copperfield, Palomar, Masterson Station, Equestrian Woods, and Firebrook. Contact us today. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you restore your home to its harmonious state.
