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Bed Bug Inspection & Control in Houston, TX

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 11:05:30 GMT

Are you waking up with strange bites all over your body? Do your mattress and sheets have weird blood spots in the morning and you don’t know how they got there? These are signs of a potential bed bug infestation.

If you suspect you might have bed bugs, call Pioneer Exterminating Company for a comprehensive bed bug inspection in your Houston, TX, home.

All About Bed Bugs

Even though many people have heard of bed bugs, they might not understand what they are, how they spread, or where they hide.

What They Are

A bed bug sucks your blood. That is why they leave blood spots on a bed and bites on your body. They feed off you at night and hide away during the day. They are reddish-brown and have six legs. People often mistake them for ticks, but ticks have eight legs.

How They Spread

Bed bugs spread through travel. Because more people travel in and out of the country nowadays, bed bugs can easily travel through luggage, clothing, and furniture. They also spread through breeding. If a person lets a bed bug infestation go unchecked, bed bugs can spread all over the house.

Where They Hide

Bed bugs live and hide wherever they can. A few places include in mattress tags, in cracks, under baseboards, in nightstands, in drawers, and in closets. They are small and can move easily through cracks.

The best way to keep bed bugs away is to not buy secondhand furniture, to cut down on clutter, and always check hotel rooms for telltale signs of bed bugs. Another prevention method is a mattress cover, which can suffocate and starve trapped bed bugs.

All About Pioneer Exterminating Company

Pioneer Exterminating Company can provide quality bed bug control to keep these pests away. We will first inspect your home and then use a variety of methods to exterminate the bed bugs. We only use high-quality products and provide effective protection in the fight against bed bugs.

We offer both same-day emergency service and scheduled appointments. For all initial services, we offer $20 off, and we also offer seasonal specials.

With more than 40 years of business experience, we provide you a quality experience with state-licensed and state certified technicians ready to eliminate the bed bugs.

Ready for bed bug relief? Call us now at (713) 777-8512 .

Insect Control in Houston, TX | Pioneer Exterminating Company

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 10:56:28 GMT

Insects and rodents come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. However, insects should never come into your home or business. These pests belong outside, yet they often find their way inside, lured by the comfort and food your building provides them with.

If rodents or insects have made themselves at home in your house or office building, rely on the rodent and insect control services of Pioneer Exterminating Company. For over 40 years, our rodent and insect control treatments have kept Houston, TX, buildings free of pests, and we can protect your building as well.

Effective Treatment Plans

Each pest has its own method of finding its way into your home. For example, bedbugs often attach themselves to suitcases and hitch a ride from a motel to your house. Subterranean termites, on the other hand, build mud tubes to gain entrance into a building. And mice enter buildings through holes in the walls, foundation, and floors.

Here at Pioneer Exterminating Company, we are familiar with each insect and rodent’s style of entrance, nest-building, and damage. This helps us come up with the most effective treatment plan for whatever pest has avoided your building. Whether you have cockroaches in the kitchen, squirrels in the attic, or fleas in your bedding, we can get rid of the problem and take steps to keep it from recurring.

Caring Customer Service

Our first priority is our customers. That’s why we offer cost-effective and environmentally friendly treatment methods. You shouldn’t have to worry about the state of your budget or the safety of your family, employees, or customers when paying for insect control services. At Pioneer Exterminating Company, we make sure you don’t have to.

Contact us today to schedule your insect control appointment in Houston, TX. Call (713) 777-8512 or fill out our online form.

Rodent Control for Houston, TX | Pioneer Exterminating Company

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 10:53:12 GMT

Squirrels and mice might be cute when seen out in the wild, but inside your home they can cause significant damage. Not only can they create holes in your walls, but they can also spread disease, eat your food, and leave droppings everywhere.

If you suspect that you have rodents in your Houston, TX, home, call Pioneer Exterminating Company right away. We can determine the extent of the infestation and take steps to both eliminate the problem and prevent it from occurring again.

Thorough Rodent Control Services

Our rodent control services consist of the following steps:

Inspection . We will examine your home to see exactly how the rodents have entered your home, what damage they have done, and where they are currently hiding.
Sanitation . We will prevent the rodents from accessing their sources of food and shelter inside your home.
Elimination . We will block off the rodents’ points of entry into your home.
Reduction . We will set traps, bait, or poison to reduce the rodent population.

Our four-step process ensures that the rodents that have been plaguing your home will no longer be a bother.

Outstanding Customer Service

We believe in treating our customers like we would want to be treated. To that end, we offer 24/7 emergency services, environmentally friendly rodent control solutions, and long-term preventative strategies to our customers. We are here for you whenever you need us, and we will do whatever we can to keep your home safe from unwanted critters.

We also make sure our services are cost-effective — you shouldn’t have to pay an arm and a leg to keep your home free of rodents.

To schedule our rodent control services, call (713) 777-8512 . You can also send us a message via our online form, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Summertime Pest Problem? What to Know About Ticks

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 10:45:50 GMT

As the weather warms, your summer pest-care needs may swing into full force. Along with the invaders that creep and crawl into your home come those that you'll find hiding in your yard. Ticks are a primary cause for many homeowners' concerns.

When it comes to spring and summer-time pests, ticks are more than just a hassle. While not every tick carries a disease, the number of reported cases of tick-borne illnesses is growing. Even though medical treatments exist for tick-related conditions, the best way to keep yourself and your family safe is prevention.

Pest control professionals can help to reduce the risk of a tick infestation. If you've seen these pests in or around your home, take a look at the some of the most common tick-related questions.

Where and When Are Ticks Found?

Ticks are present outdoors in areas across the U.S. The area where you live is a major factor when it comes to the different types of ticks you may have to deal with. Even though they can be present in the environment during all four seasons, you're more likely to see them when they're active — in the warmer months.

Depending on weather conditions, you may find ticks in your yard, the local park, or anywhere outside any time of year.

Ticks prefer to live in wooded or grass-filled areas and often leave their eggs under decomposing leaves. Ticks pests can also travel into your home. Unlike flying insects, ticks either walk into the interior area or require a host. In most cases, a pet or unknowing human carries the tick into your home. These pests can latch on to your pet’s fur or your clothes and shoes, hitching a ride inside.

Why Are Ticks a Problem?

If your yard is home to these pests, you may have an increased risk of developing a tick-borne illness. Not every species of tick carries harmful viruses or infections. You'll need a pest control professional to identify what kind of ticks are in your area.

Ticks that cause illnesses include American dog ticks, Lone Star ticks, Pacific Coast ticks, Western Blacklegged ticks, and Deer ticks. Even though Lyme disease is a well-known tick-borne illness, it isn't the only one. Ticks can transmit a variety of viral and bacterial infections, including (but not limited to) Bourbon virus, Colorado tick fever, Ehrlichiosis, Heartland virus, Powassan disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and Tularemia.

Why Hire a Professional Pest Control Expert?

While repellent sprays can protect you and your family, they aren't foolproof. Likewise, tick medications and collars can keep your dog safe — but not 100 percent of the time. To reduce the risk of tick bites, remove the source of the infestation. This often requires a professional. The pest control expert can assess your yard and create a treatment plan.

Even though removing the ticks from your property is ideal, that doesn't mean they can't (or won't) return. Ticks require a suitable host to feed off of for survival. This often includes deer or rodents. Removing other pests (such as rodents) from your home and yard can help reduce the likelihood that the disease-causing pests will stick around or make a reappearance.

Instead of setting traps or trying to handle outdoor or indoor tick-carrying pests, let the professionals use their expertise to handle the situation. This will help you solve the problem with as little difficulty as possible.

Do you have a pesky pest problem? Contact Pioneer Exterminating Company for more information on solutions. We can identify the types of ticks on your property and find ways to resolve the problem so you can enjoy spending time outside.

5 Tips to Control Pests in Multi-Unit Housing

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 10:41:14 GMT

Hotels, apartments, and retirement communities are just a few types of multi-unit housing that are at greater risk for pest control issues. Any time that multiple people share the same building, pests can travel from one residence to another, leading to major infestations.

Your multi-unit housing property may also have a constant inflow of new residents that increases the chances of a pest invasion, or it may be located in an area that has large spider, ant, or roach populations. Either way, use these five tips to keep pests under control on your property.

1. Involve the Maintenance Crew

Although new residents often bring pests to the unit, you must also be on guard for insects and rodents that may try to find a way in through other means. For instance, cockroaches may enter a home through cracks in the plumbing system, and rodents can gnaw their way through rotten wood.

Create a strong maintenance team that is capable of performing common repairs on multi-unit properties. Since your maintenance crew often enters the units to perform repairs, make sure that they know how to look for signs of pest activity that require a professional pest inspection to determine the appropriate treatment.

2. Give Educational Materials to Residents

Every resident in the housing unit should be prepared to do their part to keep pest populations down. Provide each new resident with a handout of pest prevention tips that they can use during the moving process. For instance, they should check all boxes for signs of pests before bringing them into their new home.

Pest control education should always be ongoing. Consider creating a monthly newsletter that includes seasonal tips for pest prevention. Letting your guests know how to watch out for bed bugs during their holiday travels or to keep summer flies out of their house helps everyone enjoy a pest-free property.

3. Provide Reasonable Access to Waste Disposal Units

According to the Houston Apartment Association, the City of Houston has codes and ordinances in place that require property owners to take responsibility for rat control. As a property owner or manager of multi-unit housing, this means that you must take steps to eliminate food and shelter sources for rodents.

When multiple people share the same building, trash quickly piles up. Make sure that your property has enough dumpsters to handle the amount of trash the residents throw out. The dumpsters should also be located away from the exterior walls of the building to prevent pests from traveling between the dumpster and the residences.

4. Encourage Residents to Report Their Concerns

The stigma of having pests such as cockroaches or bedbugs in their home may cause some residents to be afraid to report the issue. However, owners should address these types of early on before they have a chance to spread to the other units.

Make sure that leases clearly explain the responsibilities of all involved parties regarding pest control. Then, include reminders for the residents to report pest concerns to the property manager. Put these reminders in multiple areas such as near the front desk of the main office and in community emails.

5. Create a Custom Plan for Pest Control Treatments

Every multi-housing property is different. While one property may only need seasonal treatments, others may need to have a pest technician inspect individual units after residents move out. Make sure that your scheduled pest control treatments fit the needs of your property.

At Pioneer Exterminating Company, our team routinely helps multi-unit properties implement an integrative pest control plan that ensures the health and safety of every resident. Give us a call today to address your pest control concerns.

How Much Do You Know About Squirrels?

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 10:36:27 GMT

With their bushy tails and their tendency to run zigzags in front of cars, squirrels are both cute and annoying. If they take up residence in your home, they may cross the line between annoying and downright threatening. Squirrels are a common pest across the United States and in Texas, invading new and old homes alike. Therefore, as a homeowner, you should know a few key facts about squirrels.

There Are Several Types of Squirrels

Most of the squirrels in Texas are gray squirrels, so this is probably the type you're most familiar with. However, several other species of squirrels exist too. Red squirrels look similar to gray squirrels but with reddish-orange fur. Fox squirrels are larger than red and gray squirrels, measuring up to 27 inches long with black heads and white ears and feet.

All types of squirrels can invade homes, but gray squirrels are the most common indoor pest.

Squirrels Remember Where They Hide Food

For years, scientists assumed that squirrels used their sense of scent to find food they had hidden. However, recent studies have revealed that squirrels actually remember where they bury food. They also remember what food is hidden in each spot. If you see squirrels burying food on your land, you can bet that they will return to dig it up later.

Squirrels' Teeth Grow Continuously

Unlike your teeth, which have a defined length, squirrels' teeth continually grow and erupt from their jaw. To keep their teeth a serviceable length, squirrels need to chew on hard items almost daily. When squirrels invade your attic, they can do a lot of damage by chewing on your wood structures and other items. They're not eating the wood or building a nest out of it — they're just filing down their teeth.

Squirrels Don't Often Transmit Disease

Squirrels can carry bacteria like Salmonella, but such diseases are rarely transmitted to humans unless you handle dead squirrels without taking proper hygiene precautions. Unlike larger animals like raccoons and skunks, squirrels rarely carry rabies.

This information can put your mind at ease if you do find squirrels in your attic. As much structural damage as they might do, they're not a big threat to your health.

Squirrels Can Cause Fires

In addition to structural wood damage, one risk of finding squirrels in your attic is that of fire. Squirrels can chew through electrical wires, leading to sparks.

This incident sometimes happens when a homeowner seals an attic, thinking that they will keep the squirrels outside, but one or two squirrels are still trapped in the attic. The desperate squirrels try to chew their way out and cause a lot of damage, sometimes including fires, while doing so.

Squirrels Reproduce Quickly

If you suspect you have squirrels in your attic, crawlspace, or elsewhere in your home, you need to act quickly. Gray squirrels breed twice a year, giving birth to litters as large as nine after only 44 days of pregnancy.

Squirrels often look for nests when they are about to give birth, so when they move into your attic, you can count on having a whole family up there before long. Your pest control company will have an easier time getting rid of two squirrels than a whole family.

Squirrels may be more attractive than other rodents, and they may not put your family at risk for disease. However, because they can cause extensive structural damage, they are a pest you need to take seriously. If you hear rustling sounds in your attic or see squirrels sneaking inside, contact Pioneer Exterminating Company right away. We offer dependable rodent control services throughout the Houston area.

What Bug Is Biting You? | Pioneer Exterminating Company

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 10:27:36 GMT

More than 99 percent of pest control professionals admit to treating for bedbugs within the past year. Even though the number of cases is on the rise, the growing trend doesn't necessarily mean that bedbugs are at fault for every itch-inducing issue. Look at the signs of a bedbug problem and learn what other invaders may mimic it.

Bedbugs

Bedbugs are home invaders that can hitchhike their way into your space. Some come from other apartments in the same building, other homes in a multi-family space, or even from luggage/fabric the insects contaminated following a trip to a hotel, so homeowners never know how the bugs got in.

If you suspect that bedbugs area problem in your home, the main signs to look for include:

Bites. Bedbugs can cause itchy, red welts that often appear in small groups. While this is often the first sign of an infestation, some people have no reaction at all.

Bugs. Bedbugs look like tiny apple seed-like brown ovals. They have flat bodies until they feed (when their bodies become round and reddish). They often hide in small cracks and crevices of the bed, bed frame, or surrounding furniture.

Skins. Bedbugs shed their exoskeletons, which you may notice as whitish skins on furniture or fabric.

Bloodstains. Bedbugspuncture your skin to feed. You may find small bloodstains on sheets, bedding, or your nightclothes.

These pests are notoriously tricky to find. A pest control professional has expert level techniques to seek out and find these invading insects.

Carpet Beetle Larvae

The itchy, reddish welts that you wake up with don't always indicate a bedbug infestation. The carpet beetle larvae can also cause a similar reaction.

Before jumping to the conclusion that bedbugs are your problem, look for the signs of a carpet beetle larvae infestation:

Allergic reaction. Carpet beetle larvae don't live on human/animal blood. While these crawling creatures don't bite, they can cause an

allergic reaction that mimics the look and feel of a bug bite.

Bugs. Carpet beetle larvae are nearly 1/4-inch long. They are typically tan and brownish and covered in tiny bristly hairs. You may notice

them on beds, bedding, curtains, clothing, carpets, upholstery, and even furniture.

Damage. Carpet beetles tend to stay outdoors. But their larvae prefer an indoor buffet of fabric, feathers, leather, and other similar items.

Look for damage or holes in clothing, bedding, or anything covered in fabric.

Like bedbugs, carpet beetles are often hard to find. If you're not sure whether these pests are at fault for your itchy skin or the damage you find

around your home, contact a pest control professional.

Fleas

Fleas can also cause itchy bites. While you don't always need a pet host to bring fleas into the house (in some cases they hitch a ride on a human),you are more likely to have these pests if you have outdoor animals.

The most common signs of a flea infestation include:

Bites. Fleas feed off animals or humans, often leaving behind groups of itchy, red bites on the ankles, legs, folds of skin, waist, breasts, or groin.

Bugs. Fleas are small, dark, and wingless bugs. They jump from place to place. You may see them on your body, on bedding, or on your pet.

Fecal matter. Fleas leave behind fecal matter. These pepper-shaped and colored flakes are small, but often noticeable on your pet's skin.

Removing fleas from your home may require a trip to the vet for pet medication, along with a visit from a pest control professional.

Other Pests

What else can cause itchy, red, bite-like marks? These pests can also cause bites:

Chiggers. These bugs typically bite exposed feet or ankles while outdoors.

Mosquitoes. These may be indoors or outside.

Spiders. These invaders can cause reactions that range from mild to serious.

Again, proper identification from a pest control expert is always necessary.

Do you have itchy bites? Contact Pioneer Exterminating Company for more information.

Rodent Alert: Understand Hantavirus Risks and Prevention

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 10:25:10 GMT

The hantavirus made an appearance in the southwestern United States in 1993, according to the CDC, as a mystery illness that claimed several lives before medical experts were able to identify the disease. The disease was known to medical experts, just rarely seen. The last fatality in the same area caused by the virus took place in 1959.

Texas residents do not need to feel any panic about the disease, but it is important to use caution. Hantavirus is a serious illness that rodents transmit to humans. Experts discovered that an overabundance of mice led to the 1993 outbreak and is a good example of why people should never ignore a potential home infestation of rodents.

Know the Symptoms

Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) causes the lungs of the patient to fill with fluid. The first symptoms can appear as soon as a week after exposure or could take as long as five weeks. Sufferers begin to have flu-like symptoms like body aches, chills, and headaches. Shortness of breath, nausea, and vomiting, as well as other gastrointestinal problems, can arise.

Patients can become critical within a few days of the start of symptoms, and about 40 percent of all people infected with the virus will die from it, but early diagnosis helps to save lives. There is no cure for the disease, so survival relies on the relief of the symptoms to control fever, blood pressure and to prevent dehydration and respiratory infection.

Understand the Risks

People do not need to handle mice or the messes they leave behind to become ill. Airborne debris can also carry the virus if the mice have left droppings, urine, or saliva in the debris. Mice typically leave all these products behind in the homes they inhabit due to their chewing for nest making and their natural incontinence.

Infected humans cannot spread the disease, and cats and dogs are not susceptible to infection. However, cats that like to hunt can increase the risk by bringing mice infected with the virus into the home.

Plan for Cleaning

Use precautionary measures like air masks, goggles, and gloves while cleaning areas of the home where mice may live. Sheds, garages, and attics and basements are common interior areas, but outdoor hideouts may also pose a risk. Wood piles or any area where a mouse could find a hiding spot has the potential to be rodent infested and a hantavirus risk.

Open doors and windows for ventilation before the cleaning begins. Never handle any dead rodents or their debris with bare hands. Do not sweep or vacuum debris because it causes particles to become airborne. Dampen everything with a bleach water solution or a reliable commercial disinfectant and allow it to sit for several minutes before handling.

Pick up all material and deceased rodents with gloved hands. Throw out the gloves, paper towels or rags used in the cleaning process when the project is complete. Leave the windows open for about 30 minutes after cleaning.

Keep Mice Away

Make the home unappealing to rodents to avoid the risk of a potential outbreak. Never leave human food, pet food or any type of animal feed uncovered. Place bird feeders away from the home and other active areas in the yard. Keep garbage cans sealed tightly. Close off all possible entry points for the rodents and remove any potential nesting areas in the yard.

Records kept by the CDC show 728 reported cases of hantavirus in the United States since its discovery in 1993. Texas had 45 reports during that time. Treat the risk seriously but avoid any unnecessary panic.

At Pioneer Exterminating Company, we make it easy for our customers with reliable rodent control services and removal and cleanup of infestations. Contact us to learn more or to schedule an appointment.

Rat Infestation Tips | Pioneer Exterminating Company

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:11:02 GMT

Rats in Your Restaurant: Signs, Removal, and Prevention

Keeping your restaurant free of rodents — especially the disease-ridden rat — keeps your establishment healthy for your business and patrons. Unfortunately, rats are introverted by nature and extremely cautious, so you'll likely have a rat infestation for some time before you realize your problem.

Eradicating a rat infestation and preventing this rodent's return is key to keeping your restaurant safe and sanitary. Use this guide to learn the signs of a rat invasion as well as how to remove rats and keep the rodent away from your restaurant in the future.

Signs

You won't likely see a rat inside your restaurant, but this rodent makes their presence known in other ways.

Chew Marks

Rats are burrowers and create tunnels when they move. You'll see chew marks in areas where rats gain entry into your restaurant, especially along your walls, in ceilings, or in attic storage areas. Chewed holes can be smaller than an inch, allowing a rat to come inside your restaurant easily.

Stains on Walls

The grease and other debris that rats carry on their fur get rubbed off along your restaurant's walls and other surfaces. You'll see what are known as rub marks in corners or main entry areas where rats come and go.

Droppings

Rat droppings are long and a light brown to dark black color. Rat droppings also carry a strong urine odor. You'll find droppings in rat nesting areas or spots in your restaurant most frequented by these rodents, such as food storage rooms, inside cabinets, or even underneath dishwashers and refrigerator units.

Sounds

Rats are avid climbers and make a scratching sound as they grip drywall and pipes to get around. Since rats don't like to be seen, you'll hear rat activity during quiet moments of operation.

Removal

Rats are difficult to get rid of. Since the rodents can climb and swim with ease, rats get into restaurants via exposed sewer lines or ventilation systems, among other ways of entry.

Rats are also wary by nature, which means you won't easily catch a rat in a simple trap since the rodent will just avoid the contraption. The only way to effectively rid your establishment of rats is to hire an exterminator.

An exterminator will use special chemicals to exterminate existing rats in your restaurant after thoroughly examining all the areas where rats get in. Unset traps may be set in main entry areas, then replaced with set traps once the rats have gotten used to them, to get any remaining rodents in your building.

Prevention

The primary reason rats enter your restaurant is because your property has food and water in ample supply. Your restaurant also has many entry points, from the back employee entrance to the ventilation system in your building's roof.

Prevention of future rat infestations begins with having your restaurant inspected by an exterminator periodically, especially in the winter months when the cold weather makes food sources scarce for rats, and the rodents start to seek shelter.

Continue to store food and beverages in airtight containers in locked rooms. Seal all potential entry areas of half an inch or larger to prevent rats from chewing or digging into your establishment.

If you suspect you have a rat problem in your restaurant, don't wait until you see a rat until you call for professional assistance. If you do see a rat, don't handle the specimen with your bare hands to prevent catching rodent-borne diseases.

The right pest control specialist will manage your rat problem and keep your restaurant rodent-free. Trust our services at Pioneer Exterminating Company for all your insect and rodent concerns today.

What's That Noise? Pests in Your Attic

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 17:56:00 GMT

What's making noise in your attic? If your attic is empty (meaning free from children or other people), the sound you hear is most likely a pest. Before you open up the space to investigate, take a look at what you need to know about animals, attics, and professional pest control.

Potential Pests

Several different creatures and critters regularly invade homeowners' attics. These include:

Raccoons. These mammals can live in city or rural settings. Signs of an infestation include noticeable paw prints; overturned garbage cans outside your home; nest materials; droppings and urine marks; and damage to your home's insulation, wiring, walls, or shingles.
Squirrels. Like raccoons, squirrels can live in both city and country settings. They also tend to destroy shingles, walls, and other structural parts of a home.
Mice. The house mouse can live in almost any room of your home. These rodents often leave behind telltale signs such as gnaw marks, droppings, or tracks.
Rats. Like mice, these rodents can also invade your attic. Look for droppings, gnaw or scratch marks, and chewed items.
Bats. The specific type of bat that nests in your attic depends on where you live. Signs of a bat infestation include visible droppings and the presence of the animals themselves.
Birds. While birds don't typically nest indoors, they may fly into your attic through an open window.

A sneaky animal that hides from sight is difficult to identify. If you're not sure which pest is leaving behind droppings or gnawing through your attic ceiling, contact a pest control professional immediately.

Professional Solutions

Why should you hire a pest control professional to remove the invader and eliminate the infestation? The top reasons include:

Expertise. Pest control professionals have the knowledge and experience to correctly control the problem. If you're a novice DIYer, your lack of animal and avian pest knowledge could put you and your family at risk.
Equipment. Most homeowners don't have the proper equipment to trap or remove animal pests from their home. A substandard trap could do more harm than good.
Reoccurrence. Pest problems are rarely one-time events. Removing the original pest from your home doesn't mean that other critters won't come in. The pest control expert can routinely inspect and maintain your attic area, stopping problems before they start.
Safety. In 2015, over 92 percent of reported rabies cases came from wild animals. Mishandling a pest invader could result in a serious illness.

Never confront a wild pest yourself. Along with rabies, these animals harbor many other potentially dangerous diseases and can inflict severe injuries — especially when they feel scared or threatened.

Pest Prevention

Again, a pest control professional can eliminate the existing issue and help to control ongoing threats. Even though the expert will do most of the work, you can also reduce the risks of invasion by:

Inspecting your home. Look for cracks, gaps, holes, and other areas of wear near or on the roof. Instead of climbing onto the roof yourself, look from the ground or from the attic.
Repairing your home. If you do find areas of wear or noticeable potential entry points, make repairs as needed. Seal all cracks, gaps, and holes.
Keeping windows and vents closed. These are easy entry points that pests take advantage of. Make sure attic windows are closed, sealed, and have screens. The same goes for open or exposed vents.
Clearing the area. Keep the area around your home clean and debris-free. This reduces the likelihood that an animal will want to invade.

Sometimes even the most vigilant homeowner can't protect their home from pests. If your prevention efforts fail, a pest professional can work with you to stop the problem now and in the future.

Do you need pest control help? Contact Pioneer Exterminating Company for more information.