Termite Identification: Do You Know Your Termites?

By Don Rodriguiez

Unless you know the difference between termites and ants, a less than honorable person could take advantage of you by selling you products and services you do not need. You could even pay for nonexistent repairs. You could end up spending hundreds if not thousands of dollars that you do not have to spend. That is why confusion over termites and ants and how to distinguish between them is no small matter. Perhaps you, like so many others, have mistaken one for the other.

That is why you should take the time to understand termite identification so that you can distinguish between the two. C'mon, it's not that hard. You can do it.

All you have to do is to keep in mind three main factors which distinguish termites from ants. You will be surprised when you discover how easy this really is. All you have to do is to learn the three biological distinctions between these two pests as doing so will keep you from mistaking one for the other. You will soon learn how these features differ between them.

Both pests have antennae. The termite's antennae is straight whereas the ant's antennae is bent which makes it look like ants have elbows. Another feature is they both have two sets of wings. However, the ant's wings are of different sizes and the termites' wings are of uniformed size. Finally, the termite does not have a waist area but ants do which is constricted which gives ants the appearance of having a waist. You could say that one has a curve and the other is elongated.

Getting rid of these two pests is quite different which is another reason why you ought to know the differences between them so you can do termite identification. You want to avoid making costly mistakes and being taken advantage of. By applying what you have learned in this article, you will have no trouble telling the difference between termites and ants. See, it was not that difficult. Was it? - 30446

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Treating Bedbugs

By Renee Garcia

Bedbug treatment can be done by a professional exterminator. If you do not want to do it yourself, you can always contact one. But if you believe that you can do it, there are many methods to choose from.

Bedbugs can be killed by extreme heat. But before exposing anything under extreme heat, you must scrub then vacuum every infested furniture and area. After you vacuum, make sure that you seal the used vacuum bag inside a plastic bag. This will ensure that any vacuumed bedbug or egg will not be transferred.

Exposing the mattress or furniture under the sun can kill bedbugs. Leave them there for hours. And make sure to inspect for bedbugs before bringing them back inside your house.

Another effective way is by using diatomaceous soil. This is made up of single-celled algae. The jagged edges of the soil can kill bedbugs. You have nothing to worry because the soil particles are too small to cause any harm on you or your pets. Leave the soil on the infested area and furniture for some time. Then, vacuum the soil after a few days.

Steam cleaning also kills bedbugs. But before you use this method, make sure that the surface you are going to steam clean will not be destroyed.

And of course, bedbug insecticides are also effective. You can buy these in dust form or in sprays. There are even insecticides in the market today that are environment-friendly and less toxic. Just be sure that you purchase an insecticide for bedbugs. You must read the product label and instructions before applying the insecticide. Insecticides must also be handled with utmost care.

If only your mattress is infested, you can also use a mattress cover for bedbug treatment. Sealing your mattress in ensures that no bedbug comes out or inside the mattress. This will also ensure that you will not be bitten. That means that bedbugs will not be able to feed. After at least 6 months, the bedbugs will surely die.

Choose one from these methods of bedbug treatment. And live a bedbug-free life! - 30446

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Before Hiring Termite Companies, Here Are Two Things You Should Do

By Don Rodriguiez

Exterminating your home against a termite infestation is a very costly undertaking. Before you hire a contractor, there are two things you definitely need to do. Taking these steps will help you to know more about the professional you are thinking about hiring and will enable you to make the right decision and avoid costly mistakes. Among the information you need to have available is whether the individual or company is properly licensed and whether there are complaints against the firm or individual.

First, contact your state pest control agency to make sure the business you are interested in is properly trained and licensed. It is not unusual for a company to show you a license which might have expired or been suspended or revoked. That is why you should not take the company's representative's word for whether or not the company is properly trained and licensed. You should contact your state agency.

In California, you would contact the Structural Pest Control Board. Not only should you ask about the company, you should ask about the particular individuals who come out to do the work. You should ask the company for this information and insist that you receive it. This is because the company can be properly licensed but the worker may not be or s/he may not be properly trained to perform the intended service.

In addition to checking on licensing and training matters, you need to make sure there are no complaints pending against the company. You can get this information from your State Consumer Affairs Office, the local Better Business Bureau, and the State Pest Control Board. Although many commentators suggest you get references from the company, you never know if those references are related to the company somehow or whether they receive compensation for their good report on the company.

Another thing you can do to check out the company and its employees is to do a Google search of both company and employees to see what Internet users are saying about them. As you read any comments, you will want to evaluate them in the context of there are always at least three sides to every story: he said, she said, and the truth. - 30446

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Do You Have a Bedbug Infestation?

By Renee Garcia

How does a bedbug infestation begin? There are several ways by which our houses can become infested with bedbugs. A hotel or motel that we stayed in can have bedbugs. And unknowingly, we may have brought these into our house through our luggage.

Another way of getting bedbugs into your house is by buying used clothing or furniture. Also, if you live in a multi-unit apartment, building, or condominium, bedbugs can get from one place to the other through pets. It only takes getting in contact with these insects. Bedbugs can hitch a ride on your clothes or your shoelaces.

You must be aware whether you have a bedbug infestation or not. Bedbug bites are the first sign of infestation. These bite marks can be raised or flat lesions that are pinkish to red in color. Bedbug bites are easily identified because of their linear pattern.

The bites also cause itching and burning. Systemic corticosteroids or antihistamines have been used to lessen itching and burning. But if you want to make the bite marks disappear faster, use topical corticosteroids. Do not scratch the bedbug bites as this will only cause scars.

Once you have established that what you have are bedbug bites, finding the insects is the next step in determining bedbug infestation. You can begin with the mattress or sofa as these are the most preferred habitats of bedbugs.

You must inspect every hole and crack on the sofa, couch, or mattress. Red and brown spots on these furnitures will help you find the bedbugs. The red spots were formed by blood from bedbugs that were crushed while the brown spots are formed from fecal matter of bedbugs. These signs show definite infestation.

Adult bedbugs are reddish-brown and wingless. They have flattened oval bodies with microscopic hairs which give them a banded appearance. Newly hatched nymphs are translucent and lighter in color.

Now that you are 100% sure of a bedbug infestation, you can call a professional exterminator to kill these bedbugs. - 30446

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How To Keep Bed Bugs Away

By Erick Walker

A bed bug army can wake you up in the middle of night in addition to leaving scratchy rashes on your limbs and other parts of your body. These bugs are usually found in furniture items such as beddings, sofas, mattresses and the like, and they sustain themselves on human blood. Even though they are not essentially nocturnal, they tend to bite you the most at night when you are sleeping and not in a position to defend yourself against their attacks.

In order to eradicate them you need to first figure out the common hiding places of these bugs. This would help you figure out an effective way of eradicating them and take preventive measures against their re-entry. It is upon you to decide whether you want to do this on your own or if you want a professional's help.

To kick start your bed bug elimination exercise, you have to vacuum clean and if required steam clean your room extensively, especially your mattresses and other cushioned furniture. You should also ensure a thorough cleaning of all your bedspreads and pillow cloths at a temperature that will kill any remaining bed bugs and their eggs that might be present in them. Scrubbing off floors and other solid surfaces with a hard brush and a cleaning liquid helps in wiping off traces of bed bug eggs laid here and there.

Once you have finished the cleaning, you should ensure that you dispose all the waste collected while cleaning far away from your house, so that the bugs do not have any way to access your residence again. Once you have got rid of the bugs, you should make sure that you block every gap in your house, especially around sewage.

It is recommended that you use natural and organic pest control measures in the bed bugs extermination exercise and avoid dangerous pesticides or chemical solutions, which can prove to be harmful if they come in contact with your items of daily use. It is also important to stick to the rules of basic home cleanliness and hygiene, to get rid of bed bugs and get back your sleep and peace of mind. - 30446

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Tips On Effective Pest Control At Your House

By Nicholas Taylor

Almost every house faces the nagging problem of pest attacks, and doing away with it is by no means easy despite using multiple pest control techniques. If you have attempted in vain to eradicate the pests from your home, then you need to look again at the technique that you are using.

Measures to control pests are normally comprised of suppressive, preventive and elimination methods that make sure that your house is free from pests. In order to do away with the pest nuisance efficiently, you have to keep a few things in mind.

The first step in pest control is to determine the kind of pests that have invaded your home. This becomes important in view of the fact that different household pests need different pest control techniques, hence you need to know the type of pest to decide upon the method to be used.

Then you need to understand the extent of harm caused by the pests or the extent of their inhabitation in your house. This awareness can then assist you in opting for either self help techniques or engaging an expert pest control agency, which can help you with eradication of pests in a professional way and more effectively.

Then you should try to figure out the technique that is most appropriate for eradicating the pests you are dealing with. For doing this, you have an option of either reading a good book on the problem or carrying out an online search. Age old techniques involve use of available deterrents or proper spraying of chemical pesticides to discourage the pests from invading your house.

Finally, you must take certain precautionary measures to ensure that the pest infestation does not recur after being handled successfully. For this, you are needed to maintain clean and hygienic conditions in your residence. Simple jobs like periodically throwing out the garbage and protecting your entrance and exit points with sprays will successfully ensure that pests do not invade your house again. - 30446

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