There are more than 900 species of crickets around the world, making them one of the most common pest problems a homeowner can experience. Crickets are a nuisance for two main reasons, their chirping and the damage they can cause to your personal items. Crickets will often eat fabric, which will damage clothing as well as furniture. In addition to the damage caused from feeding, the noise generated by crickets can be very bothersome. Male crickets chirp when they are looking for a mate and this chirping can be louder than you would expect. This can become very annoying, especially at night when you are trying to sleep. To safeguard your personal items and sleep soundly, taking care of your cricket problem today will be a huge relief.

With over 160,000 species of moths, they are also one of the most common pests a homeowner can experience, and are a major nuisance once they’ve begun to invade your home and are left untreated. Although there is a common misconception that adult moths are the ones mainly responsible for damage caused to clothing and other fabric, this is generally not the case. It is in fact the Moth larvae that can cause the most damage. They will typically feed on the fiber from clothing as well as dried foods found in your pantry. Because of this, it is very important that the moth infestation is controlled by locating and exterminating the larvae. If you suspect you have a moth problem, taking care of it today will ensure your clothing and food remain unharmed.

Boxelder Bugs can typically be found on Boxelder, Maple, and Ash Trees, and they can cause problems for homeowners in certain months of the year. In these months, near their host tree, Boxelder Bugs will huddle together on warm surfaces (Rocks, bricks, house siding, et cetera) This causes problems when they form large groups on your home looking to enter. Once they have located a point to enter, they will stay inactive behind the siding and walls. What can happen once they have entered, is they may become active once heating in your home is turned on. The Boxelder Bugs will think that winter is over and enter your home further looking for food and water. These bugs can leave behind excrement that can stain carpets and other furniture. Although these bugs are harmless, they can be a major nuisance and are worth getting rid of.

Although centipedes are not necessarily dangerous, they are predators, and they can bite. The bite of a centipede is virtually harmless to human beings, but it is still important to remain cautious if you have children or pets in your home. Additionally, it is important to be careful of centipede bites if you or someone in your home has an insect bite allergy. Since, centipedes will typically feed on other pests as their primary food source, if you notice a centipede infestation, this could mean there is a secondary infestation of another pest. If you are aware that you have centipedes in your home, having them exterminated and your home evaluated for will protect you and your family, grant you peace of mind, and may even uncover a more serious pest infestation that needs to be taken care of.

The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug is one of the most common types of stink bug and is a species that was accidentally introduced in the United States. The insect is usually most devastating to areas that have large agricultural industries but can be a major nuisance if they’ve invaded your home. They will typically enter the home in the fall and remain there throughout the winter. When Stink Bugs invade a home, it is generally in large numbers and it can often be in the thousands. They will enter through small openings such as chimneys, or through window and door frames. The most notable characteristic of the Stink Bug is its pungent odor that is released when it feels threatened or senses danger. Exterminating Stink Bugs will keep your home pest and odor free.