Bed buggy or creeped out by bugs. I’m even squeamish with all this bed bedbugs stuff since I was helping with a treatment and I had one in my shoe. The picture is a mattress with several active bedbugs just waiting for suppertime.
At the first sign, bites or blood spotting – investigate. Don’t put it off – investigate. Don’t let it get to this stage. Bed buggy or not, investigate.
Call a PRO – like ProBest Pest Management 480-831-9328. Do a monthly inspection of your home of business. It is important to notice everything associated with the inside and outside. Many bugs like honeybees can take a foothold in a short period of time. So bee careful and call us, even if its just a question or ID. 480-831-9328 or 623-414-0176
What’s the best time to KILL mosquitoes, when they’re in the water phase? Any other time you are swatting them and they’re out for blood. Mosquitoes can be tricky, some are known to be in your area and others may fly in from over a mile away. I have seen mosquitoes in tires and in beer bottles with only 1/2 inch of water present. We all know what an absolute nuisance they can be.
There are some innovative products available including this one from www.in2care.org and I also recommend Flyweb for inside the house.
Monsoon rain & dust will start soon and we all know what that will bring? Termites and more bugs including more mosquitoes and flies. It’s time to store your outdoor equipment before the winds grab it. Check your windows for gaps and repair, keeps the Monsoon rain & dust out. What should you do, now to avoid the mess. Remember the Boy Scout motto “Be Prepared”.
Check your yard for containers that may hold water.
Fill in potholes that may hold water.
Double check drip irrigation and flood irrigation for issues.
Clean gutters.
Repair screens, make sure they are in place.
Check door sweeps and gaskets.
Remember stagnant water is the enemy, flowing water good.
Best time to treat for mosquitoes is when they are in the water.
It’s the time of year, Monsoon is on its way and water in any crack or crevice imaginable. Guess what, the mosquito Mom’s will lay eggs anywhere there is water? Water grates, catch basins or cisterns will hold water longer since they are deeper.
When is the best time to attack those littler biters, IN THE WATER, of course? Captive audience, when they’re flying it’s to late.
So what do you do?
No freestanding water on you’re property, if it’s stagnant it can cause issue.
If you are in charge of a HOA, check water grates and storm drains. Things can be done to prevent mosquitoes from using those.
I’ve seen them in beer bottles along a roadside, so get rid of trash and no tires.
Mosquitoes cause disease from Malaria to Equine encephalitis.
Repair or replace window screens.
Keep doors shut and repair door sweeps and door seals.
Even gutters can hold a small amount of water, I know what’s a gutter in AZ. But I have seen some, so make sure they are free and clear.
Wood damage can occur when termites get into the picture. There is a joke in here somewhere. Your house is just sitting there waiting to be attacked by these wood eating machines. There is an old saying “It’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when”, most homes in the South are vulnerable to these attacks.
If your home is over 15 years of age, the original pretreat may be gone. I believe if the termiticide is under the slab it last longer, so checking the outside of the home is important. If your home is stucco, and it goes into the dirt – maybe check it more often than yearly. Wood damage often will go unnoticed until someone notices a tube on the ceiling or wall. My personal belief is that you should have an inspection yearly.
Water spots, have you ever noticed in your shower or bath that the water condensates on the ceiling. The steam build up and a water droplet forms much like a wet cave. These marks can be misidentified as termites, but they are just water which has dried leaving behind minerals. You might have to enlarge the picture to see what I’m talking about. I guess the take away is you need venting in the bathroom, that steam can cause a lot of issues. Water, steam etc can make drywall get moldy and damage the integrity of the product and even cause interior issues. Then if the water runs down the 2×4, termites may come up through the weakened termite barrier. Big problems, all caused by water – so think of those water spots as a alarm to open a window or turn that fan on.
The most common complaint in bathrooms spare rooms with drains etc. That floor drain MUST have water in it or you get stinky smells and if there is no water then bugs come in.
The most common cause of sewer gas odor is when the water evaporates out of an unused or seldom used sink p-trap or floor drain, allowing sewer gas to escape.
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Smells Bad = lost revenue due to bad social media reviews from customers
Bad smells = lost revenue from time wasted fielding complaints by staff and customers alike
Irritates mucousa of the eyes, nose, throat and lungs,
Irritated mucosal membranes = Lost revenue from absenteeism and presentism due to infirm staff with headaches, eye irritation, sneezing, coughing and general malaise
Corrodes metal,
Corroded metal = malfunctioning smoke alarms and fire panels
Metals Corrode = Reduces lifespans for electronics like computers and televisions
Corroded metal = displeasing aesthetics for building finishes and contents
Is combustible,
Build-up of combustible gasses can lead to fires and explosions and the associated loss of life and property.
Smells like the additive to natural gas,
Methyl mercaptan from sewers in the living space = false claims of a natural gas leak, unnecessary building evacuations and eventually a “cry wolf” culture, where people will not take an actual natural gas leak seriously.
Means there’s unrestricted access for sewer critters,
Dry traps = unhindered access to the living space for cockroaches, sewer flies, etc.
and more.
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You
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Below
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Termite sign – Look no tubes at the bottom, but they are on the top of the shelving. This is a post tension home, so how did they do that? A little investigative work and what did I spy. No tubes outside, but there is a set of pipes at the washer/dryer. So it must be that, this one was a little easier than some.
You have to think about it, and make the best educated guess as to how they are getting in. Not always easy but the work must be done to stop them from getting in. Termites cause approximately $5 – 8 billion in damage each year so doing a monthly check for termite sign is important in keeping your home in tip top shape.
