Pest control is one of the most sought after services in the United States because of the proliferation of various pest infestations inside American homes. Bed bugs, ants, cockroaches, termites, spiders, rodents, you name it. Pests continue to exist regardless of the season all year round for as long as they find the perfect shelter to breed, hibernate, or thrive, and one of those perfect places is none other than your home.
Whenever we hear the word “pest,” what predominantly comes to mind are the bad and ugly sides of pests. It is seldom to hear pests being commended for the positive things they bring. Here are some of the most invasive pests that could infiltrate your home:
Ants
Ants are considered as hard-workers and social creatures. An ant does not come to your home alone. Seeing even a single ant inside the household means a hundred more is on their way. Bear in mind that a queen can lay up to 800 eggs a day. In the US alone, about 700 ant species exist and thrive, making it a primary invader of almost all American households. Unfortunately, exterminating ants is not that easy. They are hard to kill. Killing hundreds of these pests does not guarantee they will not attack your home anymore. Remember, ants come in colonies and their trail contains pheromone that serves as a tracking device for the rest of the colony. Ants’ tenacity is quite admirable. Once they set their mind to infest and get to their food source, they will never stop easily even amidst your attempts to eliminate them. Ant bites, particularly that of fire ants can also be very painful and irritating.
Having carpenter ants can also be very problematic. Like termites, they can destroy home structures by feeding on wood where they build nests to shelter their colony. They are also the main culprits behind the weakening of the building foundation because they dig under the ground making it unstable. The solution to a heavy ant infestation is to call for a pest control expert, specifically an ant exterminator.
Lastly, ants are a source of harmful bacteria. They collect microbes as they travel across different trails along filthy zones like garbage areas where there is food debris. So, you must not take it lightly when you see ants consuming your food. Be wary because these annoying pests do not only contaminate your food; they also spread diseases.
Bed Bugs
These tiny bloodsuckers are not uncommon invaders in the US. They attack when their host is asleep at night and they can multiply so fast without being noticed. Although bed bugs are not considered propagators of viruses and bacteria, they should be exterminated because their bites still cause a lot of trouble and discomfort for the victims especially when the bed bug bites become infected. Bed bugs can be a real threat for people who develop serious allergic reactions to bug bites. These critters are also challenging to eliminate especially if they hide in areas that are difficult to reach. That is why, when infestation becomes extreme, homeowners turn to the expert assistance of pest control companies to solve their bed bug problems at home. Heat treatment and chemical treatment are among the most potent methods performed by professionals to get rid of bed bugs.
Termites
Known for being notorious destroyers of home structure, termites are ancient pests that every homeowner wants to exterminate. Even the human population could not beat the termite population since the latter have long existed on Earth way back 145 million years ago. Nonetheless, there are some amazing facts about termites that not everyone knows about. One, termites try to stay clean, well-groomed, and bacteria-free as much as possible to avoid parasites and for them to live longer. Moreover, they are a great source of protein and other minerals like iron, calcium, unsaturated fats, and amino acids which are good for human health. In fact, termites are eaten as part of regular meals by people in some countries.
Eliminate Pests!
Regardless of the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of these pests, they still need to be eliminated and stopped from infesting our homes. After all, pests are pests. For the most part, they bring nothing but nuisance.
