Termites can cause serious problems for homeowners. They can silently eat away at the wood elements inside your walls and under your house. If they continue to do this unencumbered it can lead to expensive structural issues and damage to your home. There are some areas of the country where termites are more common than others. Because termites can infest your home without your knowledge-until damage is extensive and obvious-it is important to know if they are in your area. In Visalia, CA and throughout the state, termites are a common problem.

Rodents can cause significant damage to a home or a place of business. They can get into your food and ruin your food supply. Rodents can also put you at risk for a number of diseases if you unknowingly consume contaminated food. Mice and rats can also chew on cords and building materials causing damage to your home. Even if you avoid damage to your home or food supply the droppings and urine rodents leave around can cause problems for asthma and allergy sufferers. It’s obvious that having a rodent infestation is a problem but how do you get rid of them? Rodents can be difficult to get rid of but not impossible. Your options include traps, poison, and professional intervention.      

Bed bugs can cause serious issues for homeowners. Once these blood sucking pests have invaded your home they are difficult to get rid of. But, if you live in a smaller area like Tulare, CA, do you really need to worry about bed bugs?

There are some elements of home maintenance that are put on hold as the cool weather moves in. Once your grass goes dormant for the winter you can take a break from having it mowed every week or two. This is a welcomed development for many homeowners who are already stretched thin when it comes to keeping up with home maintenance.

Spring and summer are the times of the year that most people associate with pest problems. Mosquitos and ants seem to come out in droves with the sole aim to ruin all of your outside fun. It can also feel like pests become more active on the inside of your home during the warmer months.