Whether you’re a native of Gaithersburg, or a new homeowner in the community, it’s important to understand what types of critters can harm your family and home. Having a Gaithersburg pest control company who knows the Maryland landscape and its native creatures intimately, is critical in protecting your home and family from potentially serious health and structural risks.
Michael Cantrell, owner of Montgomery Pest Control, elaborates on five of the most common pest control problems in Gaithersburg:
Carpenter Ants
Carpenter ants are one of the most common insects that can really make a muck of your living quarters. They are sometimes confused with the subterranean termite. They have three body parts (not two like a termite) and have shorter wings than a termite. Although they don’t eat wood, they do make holes in walls and beams by removing wood as they create tunnels.
Roaches
Roaches are common all over the world, and that of course includes Gaithersburg, Maryland. Roaches usually reside in dirtier areas. So by having a clean home, you can usually avoid such nasty creatures. Also, even if you have a clean home, a cluttered home may still be inviting roaches into your domicile. Roaches carry disease and allergens that will initiate asthma within individuals who normally don’t have such symptoms, and can cause current asthma suffers longer bouts with shortness of breath.
Termites (Subterranean)
Gaithersburg termite control companies are all too fond of the subterranean termite species that dwells within the Maryland landscape. Termites in general cause more structural damage annually then all of the natural disasters throughout the year. The subterranean termite has only two body parts, has longer and whiter wings than a carpenter ant does. Although not much of a health threat, termites as previously stated can cause you major headaches and financial woes if not taken care of in a timely manner.
Bed Bugs
To say bed bugs have made a comeback to the U.S. would be a gross understatement. Just a mere 5-6 years ago, a call to a Gaithersburg beg bud control expert would have been few and far between. But due the increase of international travel and immigration, Cantrell states, the issue of bed bug infestation is a real one. Bed bugs are tiny brown parasites that feed on the blood of animals and humans. And although no major health concerns come from these bites, the amount of discomfort and uneasiness bed bugs can bring a homeowner, or apartment tenant, has caused individuals to break a lease and move out of their current living quarters.
Rodents
Mice and rats are the last common critters who are affecting the homes of Gaithersburg, Maryland. Rodents in general carry disease and should be handled by a professional. And while they can cause holes in your walls, the major concern of getting rid of these varmints is of a health-related nature.
Pest Service
According to Cantrell, no matter what pest you have in your home, it’s usually best to hire an experienced professional to properly rid your home of these unwanted visitors. He recommends at least quarterly pest control service to keep you house or apartment relatively free of these five creatures. He adds, quarterly service is a good preventative measure, but is by no means a fool proof solution. The earlier you spot a pest and take action by calling a reliable pest control company, the sooner your life will be back on track.