Capital Pest Services, Inc. general manager Mitch Taylor has been working in the pest services industry since he was 16 years old. In 2008, the North Carolina State University graduate assumed his current position at the company. He also sits on the board of directors for the North Carolina Pest Management Association, and serves as a council member for the Leadership Development Council of the National Pest Management Association. In this series of articles, he shares his advice to homeowners on how to avoid pest infestations.
How to Preemptively Stop Termites From Infesting Your Home
Rather than getting rid of termites once they have already started doing damage to your home, the current school of thought is that it is better to stop termites from infesting in the first place. Getting a full home Termidor termite treatment is the best way to ensure that termites do not have a chance to destroy your home.
What Kind of Damage Can Carpenter Ants Do to a Home?
Carpenter ants aren’t just an annoyance, they can actually be a danger to homeowners too. Similar to termites, carpenter ants have the ability to damage the structure of any home, which is why it is so important to get rid of them as quickly as possible once a problem comes up.
How to Tell If Your Home Has Fleas
Family members living in a home with fleas will frequently notices bites on their lower legs and extremities, which is a definite sign that the home is infested. Aside from being bitten, homeowners can tell if their home is infested by looking closely at the ground and checking for any jumping fleas that have been embedded in the carpet.
Why Homeowners Shouldn’t Try Getting Rid of Wasps On Their Own
Trying to get rid of a wasp nest by using over-the-counter products is a dangerous proposition, since wasps will often try to attack whoever they feel is putting them in danger. Getting close to a wasp nest is never advised, especially for anyone who is not an expert at the pest removal process.
How the Leaf-Defier XL System Can Protect Your Home’s Gutters
The Leaf-Defier XL is an inventive system that essentially prevents debris like leaves and trash from getting stuck inside the gutters of your home. Unlike some of the bulkier options currently on the market, the Leaf-Defier XL is completely invisible from the ground level, which makes it an especially attractive option to homeowners who are concerned about the appearances of their houses.
