In the spring DA Exterminating starts getting calls from home owners who are stressed over termites. Because of the damp conditions in the New Orleans area, termites are plentiful and far reaching. You may notice any of these “signs” that termites have entered your space, so call us immediately if you see any of these!…
The common bed bug (Cimex lectularius) has long been a pest – feeding on blood, causing itchy bites and generally irritating their human hosts. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) all consider bed bugs a public health pest. However, unlike…
The most important thing a homeowner can do to prevent termites is be diligent and watch for the signs we posted in our March 1 blog post. But the next best thing is to schedule a termite inspection with DA Exterminating. Here are some tips to keep termites out of your home. Call 800-650-PEST today!
Termites are constantly foraging for food. Workers will leave a pheromone trail while they are foraging. This trail allows other termites to also locate the food source. Termites eat material that contains cellulose, such as wood, roots, plant debris, paper or cardboard. Termites can gain entrance into a structure through any part of the wood…
You enjoyed the walk in the woods with your trusty sidekick, Rover, and he loved chasing squirrels and other varmints! The next day, Rover was scratching like crazy and had obviously encountered critters in the woods. It’s likely he collected some fleas while enjoying the outdoors and now is suffering the consequences. What can you…
Bed bugs are a problem, let’s face it. But the scariest bed bug possibility involves infested hotel rooms and bringing these little buggers home with you from your travels. Before you book any hotel room, go online and check for bed bug complaints from other travelers. Sorkin’s favorite sites for this include TripAdvisor, The Bedbug…
The idea of eating bugs for dinner may be repulsive to you. . .in fact, it’s a little icky for us, too! But the fact is that people have been eating insects for tens of thousands of years. And, even today, about 80% of the human population supplements their nourishment with these crunchy little morsels…
Answer: The most important thing is to remove the conducive conditions termites need to survive. Termites love moisture; avoid moisture accumulation around the foundation of your home. Prevent termites by diverting water away with properly functioning downspouts, gutters and splash blocks. Reduce humidity in crawl spaces with proper ventilation. Prevent shrubs, vines and other vegetation from…
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