There are more than 700 ANT species found in the U.S., although only about 25 species commonly infest homes. Ants are social insects that typically live in underground colonies, made up of workers and a queen. Ants will eat practically any kind of food, but are especially attracted to sweets. Ant identification is relatively simple due to their three distinct body regions: head, thorax and abdomen, as well as antennae. Despite similar construction, ants vary in overall appearance. Small or large ants and brown or black ants are common nicknames for different species.
Spiders
There are about 3,000 species of spiders roaming around North America, but only two in the southern and western United States can cause serious harm when accidentally disturbed – the black widow and the brown recluse.
Termites
Top Signs of Termites in OKC: Expert Advice on Pest Control With the arrival of spring and summer, termites will start seeking suitable places to build their nests. Their preferred place for this can be your home, where they can usually go for long periods without being detected. That’s why it’s important to stay alert…
Bed Bugs
• Adult bed bugs are reddish brown in color, appearing more reddish after feeding on a blood meal. Nymphs are clear in color and appear bright red after feeding.
Fleas
Fleas do not fly. Instead, they jump from one place to another. In fact, fleas can jump as high as 8” vertically, which is 150 times their own height
Cockroaches
No, you do not need to empty cabinets or move anything prior to our baiting for roaches. Our professionals will place the bait where it will be most effective and where small children and pets cannot get to it.
Silverfish
Wasps
Ticks
Prevention: Clean and vacuum frequently. Keep your yard clean of garbage and pet droppings. Protect pets by keeping them on a leash when outside, give them lots of baths, give them monthly flea and tick treatments and take them to the vet at least once a year to make sure they haven’t been infested.
Crickets
Earwigs
These insects live together outdoors in large numbers. Earwigs can be found under piles of lawn debris, mulch or in tree holes. They gain entry to a structure through exterior cracks.
Mosquitoes
Professional Exterminators OKC: How to Solve Pest Problems Finding mosquitoes, rats, cockroaches, spiders, and other pests in your home or workplace can be highly disturbing. Pests can cause extensive damage and can transmit deadly diseases to you or your pets. How do you get rid of these annoying creatures? Or at least stop them from…
Centipedes
Millipedes
Beetles
Brown marmorated stink bugs are an invasive species from Asia that arrived in Pennsylvania in 1996. The stink bug earned its name from its tendency to release an odor when disturbed or when crushed. Many other insects have these same characteristics, including some species of ants, beetles and other bugs.
Scorpions
TICKS are more closely related to spiders and scorpions than insects. There are two main types of ticks: hard and soft. Hard ticks are found in the woods. Soft ticks have tough, leathery skin. They can be found in caves, cabins and on birds. Ticks live in tall grass or shrubs. They do not jump or fly, although they may drop from their perch and fall onto a host. Some species of ticks actually follow a host by foot until they can climb aboard!
Yellowjackets
Moths
Whatever pest is invading your home, let us help. From mice to moths, you'll have them away from your property and out of your life.
Stink Bugs
Habits: In general, adult stink bugs feed on fruits and nymphs feed on leaves, stems and fruit. Stink bugs search for overwintering sites in late fall to find shelter from the winter weather. They reemerge in early spring and become active.
Pill Bugs
The pill bug is the only crustacean that can spend its entire life on land. Their shells look like armor and they are known for their ability to roll into a ball. Sometimes children call them rollie-pollies. Most pill bugs live for up to two years. They are most active at night.
• Mice can live in a lab for up to two years, but usually only live for about 5 months in the wild, mostly because of predators, such as cats, snakes and foxes.
Opossums
Fleas are parasites that feed on blood. Fleas can live on any warm-blooded animal, but seem to prefer to live on humans, cats, dogs, opossums, rats and other rodents. They can also be found on shoes, pant legs, or blankets, hitching a ride.
Why Regular Pest Inspections are a Must in Oklahoma City OKC experiences a wide range of weather conditions, making the city vulnerable to different pests all year round. For instance, pest activity in OKC decreases in the winter, but some rodents and insects seek shelter by going indoors during this period. Spring, on the other…
Mice
Rats
• Although fleas are primarily responsible for infecting humans, they were originally infected with the plague by feeding on the blood of rats.