BUCKEYE, AZ PEST CONTROL

Buckeye's Handy Field Guide To Tick Bites

In Buckeye, there are several varieties of ticks that you can expect to encounter, like the Rocky Mountain tick, American dog tick, and the Lone Star tick. And while not all ticks are carriers for dangerous pathogens, many are. Here are a few ways to avoid ticks in the area:

• Check yourself. After spending time in areas of high vegetation or tall grass, always do a thorough check of yourself. This includes behind your knees and under your armpits, as well as in your hair.
• Use repellent. With EPA-approved repellents like DEET, you may become less appealing to ticks.
• Treat your pets. If you have a dog or cat, consider speaking with your veterinarian, as animals are common hosts for pests like ticks.
• Limit wildlife on your property. Wildlife like squirrels and raccoons are notorious for spreading parasites like ticks, fleas, and mites, so keeping their populations down around your property may prove helpful.

If you have been bitten by a tick, always remove it completely, wash the area thoroughly, monitor yourself for symptoms, and consider calling your physician. For more information about staying safe around ticks, contact the pros at Overson Pest Control today.

How To Tell If Your Buckeye Property Has A Termite Problem

Though you can barely spot them with the naked eye, termites are a nightmare for any property owner. Just hearing their name can send you running for the hills, and rightfully so. Termites cost American property owners billions of dollars in damage each year, so don’t let that happen to you. Here are a few ways to tell if your Buckeye property has a termite problem:

• Swollen ceilings
• Buckling wood
• Bubbling wallpaper or paint
• A musty odor
• Tiny pinholes in wooden structures
• Piles of discarded wings or frass, which is termite excrement that resembles sawdust
• Swarmers themselves

Far too often, property owners only notice a termite problem when the damage has gotten out of control. And while handling a termite problem is always more advisable than ignoring it, the best thing you can do is contact Overson Pest Control for proactive monitoring. For more information on keeping termites off of your property, contact us today.