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Mosquitoes After Heavy Rains

generalpestsolutionsllc@gmail.com (Manuel Cora) — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 23:30:58 GMT

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Mosquitoes are attracted to moisture and humidity, and heavy rain can cause their population to increase. After it rains, female mosquitoes lay eggs in standing water, such as water that collects in puddles. Depending on the temperature, the eggs can hatch in as little as a week, and the resulting adult mosquitoes will then look for victims to bite.

Why Mosquito Control Is Important

generalpestsolutionsllc@gmail.com (Manuel Cora) — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 22:19:29 GMT

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Why Is Mosquito Control Important?

Some mosquitoes are harmful and can spread viruses like West Nile, dengue, Zika, and parasites like malaria. Other mosquitoes bother people and are considered “nuisance” mosquitoes. Nuisance mosquitoes bite people, but don’t spread germs. Of the over 200 types of mosquitoes in the United States and US territories, about 12 types spread germs.

Local government departments and mosquito control professionals track the numbers and types of mosquitoes in an area and the germs they may be spreading. When infected adult mosquitoes are spreading germs to people, acting quickly can stop further spread and prevent people from getting sick.

Fall Pest Proofing Tips

generalpestsolutionsllc@gmail.com (Manuel Cora) — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:16:05 GMT

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Cold weather brings everyone indoors. Your family may not be the only ones enjoying the warmth of your home. Pests such as rats, mice, cockroaches and some species of spiders have life cycles longer than a year, meaning they need to find shelter during the winter to survive.

Below are some pest-proofing tips that every homeowner can follow to keep pests outside during the fall and winter:

-Screen attic vents and openings to chimneys, and any other areas where homes may be open to the outdoors.

-Seal cracks and crevices on the outside of the home using caulk and steel wool. Pay close attention to where utility pipes enter the structure. Some rodents can fit through a hole the size of a dime.

-Replace weather-stripping and repair loose mortar around the foundation and windows. These are easy ways to keep not only pests, but also cold air out of the house.

-Store firewood at least 20 feet away from the house.

-Avoid leaving pets’ food dishes out for long periods of time.

Follow these pest-proofing tips in the fall when the temperature begins to drop. However, if you think you have a pest infestation, be sure to contact a pest professional to assess the situation and recommend treatment.

Bedbugs and Furniture

generalpestsolutionsllc@gmail.com (Manuel Cora) — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 20:03:59 GMT

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Furniture and Bedbugs

If you have a bed bug problem, tossing your mattress or box spring will not solve your problem. When you have an infestation, bed bugs aren’t only hiding in your bed. They have likely spread to other spots in your property. If you get rid of your mattress or replace it for a new one, chances are your brand-new bed will get infested, too!

Do I Need to Throw Away My Furniture?

Sometimes, YES!

Unfortunately, bed bugs are known to hide in cracks and crevices, even in your wood table or chair!

But with proper treatment most or all items should be able to be salvaged.

Do Your Own Pest Control

generalpestsolutionsllc@gmail.com (Manuel Cora) — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 18:39:43 GMT

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DO YOUR OWN ROACH CONTROL

When cockroaches start showing up in your home, you might consider dealing with them on your own. But cockroach control is not easy. If you don't perform treatments correctly, cockroaches will survive your treatments.

If cockroaches sense danger, the group will respond to the threat by avoiding it.

A cockroach can get resistant to any product they find in their environment. If you use pesticides to kill roaches, they can get resistant to the pesticides you used.

Cockroaches reproduce quickly. If you eliminate some roaches in your home, it might make you feel like you're winning the battle. This is a never ending battle.

Cockroaches are drawn too tight spaces. If you apply a pest control spray, it won't get into the places these insects are hiding.

Early Bebug signs

generalpestsolutionsllc@gmail.com (Manuel Cora) — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 22:15:12 GMT

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The first sign most people have of a bed bug infestation is bite marks on their skin. However, many other insect bites and spider bites look the same, so this isn’t definitive.

You cannot feel a bed bug bite. Some people do not react to bed bug bites, while others get huge welts after the bites.

It is the itching and welts that bother people. Unfortunately, you can’t tell whether a bed bug has bitten you or a flea has. The bites look the same.

Bed bugs defecate on the bedding before and during feeding. Bed bug excrement looks like small dark brown or black dots that tend to bleed around the edges.

You can also find these in large numbers where bed bugs congregate.

You may find bloodstains on your bedding and nightclothes. These stains represent bed bugs that you crush as you roll over them at night.

Bed bugs are nocturnal, so they are not as visible during the day. Bed bug colonies hide in cracks and along seams then.

They can get into any crack that is the thickness of a credit card, where they spend most of their time. If you see live bed bugs, then you have a problem. However, many people misidentify other insects and mites as bed bugs, so make sure you have actual bed bugs before you start treating your house.

Do Roaches Come Back After Treatment?

generalpestsolutionsllc@gmail.com (Manuel Cora) — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 19:54:45 GMT

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If you’ve ever successfully treated a roach problem, you’ve probably wondered to yourself, do roaches come back after extermination?

The short answer is, yes, roaches can come back after extermination even after professional treatment. Eradicating the roaches is only one part of an effective pest control plan.

Even if you do hire a reputable exterminator to take care of your roach problem, it isn’t a one and done type of situation. Roaches can re infest a home even after successful extermination. Recommended routine regular treatments keep roaches at bay over the long term.

Bugs in Spring

generalpestsolutionsllc@gmail.com (Manuel Cora) — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 16:17:08 GMT

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When spring arrives, we aren’t the only ones happy to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather and fresh air! You’ve probably noticed that there are a lot more bugs outside at this time of year than during the colder months.

Bugs have a variety of methods for surviving the coldness of winter and often gain shelter in different types of micro habitats.

Some even take up residence in your home in the wintertime, which is why you’ll encounter many more bugs near windowsills and other areas of your house during the cold months, though they will be very sluggish

Many bugs aren’t active at all during the winter. The bugs hardly move at all and their metabolic rate is just high enough to keep them alive.

Regardless of where bugs go during the winter they basically pass the time where they can be safe until the warmer weather of spring arrives.

Roach Baiting and a clean kitchen

generalpestsolutionsllc@gmail.com (Manuel Cora) — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 22:18:17 GMT

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Roach Baiting and a clean kitchen

German cockroaches are small, so they tend to go more toward gel baits, and less so to solid, larger granular baits. The gel is moist and attracts them, and the inert ingredients contain the carbohydrates and proteins their diets need. They then inadvertently consume the active ingredient in feeding on the baits and die.

But, in order for the baits to work, there has to be little food competition, which unfortunately poorly sanitized kitchens provide. You may or may not get cooperation with the client in cleaning the kitchen. Education about cleaning and removing clutter is important. Baits are effective, but they may require persistence, patience, reapplication and repeated reminders to keep a clean kitchen to help with the eradication process.

Prevent Diseases Spread by Rodents

generalpestsolutionsllc@gmail.com (Manuel Cora) — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 22:44:55 GMT

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Rats and mice are known to spread many diseases . These diseases can spread to people directly, through handling of rodents; contact with rodent feces, urine, or saliva (such as through breathing in air or eating food that is contaminated with rodent waste); or rodent bites. Rodents can also carry ticks, mites, or fleas that can act as vectors to spread diseases between rodents and people.

Infestation of rodents in and around the home is the main reason disease spreads from rodents to people. The best way to prevent diseases spread by rodents is to practice effective rodent control in and around your home.

What happend to ants in the winter?

generalpestsolutionsllc@gmail.com (Manuel Cora) — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 23:29:17 GMT

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When cold air arrives, ants body temperatures drop dramatically and their movements become sluggish. Ants respond by seeking out warm places, such as deep soil, under rocks or under the bark of trees.

Ants overwinter on a community level by hunkering down in clusters to maintain body heat, as they huddle protectively around the queen, sheltering their population's lifeline. During this time, the entrance to their nests close as ant traffic slows down and ceases. When warm weather returns, the ants will become active again, opening up the entrance to venture outside. drop dramatically and their movements become sluggish.

Most species of ants consume large amounts of food in the autumn to put on fat, thereby allowing them to go without much food through the winter

Do fleas die in the winter

generalpestsolutionsllc@gmail.com (Manuel Cora) — Sat, 07 Jan 2023 16:57:34 GMT

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Fleas thrive around 75 degrees Fahrenheit, and it’s around this temperature when they complete their entire life cycle within just a few weeks.

One adult flea can lay many eggs in this short time. But cold temperatures don’t kill flea eggs they just slow down the life cycle. Fleas can hatch all through the winter.

The most common flea species, typically overwinters on hosts or in protected areas (carpet, bedding, etc.), provided temperatures are mild.

Adult fleas can be found on pets and wildlife throughout the winter.

As temperatures rise in the spring, immature stages of fleas are able to survive in the environment, allowing for adult flea populations to rapidly increase.

General Pest Solutions, LLC will take care of any flea problem at your property

What heath risk do bed bugs bites pose?

generalpestsolutionsllc@gmail.com (Manuel Cora) — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 17:48:01 GMT

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What health risks do bed bug bites pose?

Despite their existence, bed bugs do not pose a health risk to humans. It is unlikely that bed bugs can cause human disease. Even though bed bug bites don't necessarily cause sickness for the person who receives them, there are still some negative health consequences you may experience.

Moreover, the bites from bed bugs are different for everyone and usually don't pose any significant health risks but in some cases, bed bugs can cause allergic reactions, and the need for medical treatment may arise.

Roaches

generalpestsolutionsllc@gmail.com (Manuel Cora) — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 16:51:54 GMT

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It’s frustrating to see roaches inside your home and at times, it can seem impossible to get them out. Cockroaches are among the hardiest insects in the world. Some species are capable of remaining active for a month without food and are able to survive on limited resources, such as the glue from the back of postage stamps. Cockroaches live indoors and can multiply very quickly. An average egg case can contain 30 – 40 eggs and just one female can produce 35,000 offspring a year.

Our roach elimination process will not only exterminate any current activity on your property but also ensure protection against future infestations.

As soon as you notice a cockroach on your property, it’s essential to call a licensed professional from our team. One of our trained roach exterminators can visit your home to access and eliminate the cockroach infestation quickly, keeping you and your family safe!

If you are seeing small roaches on countertops, in cabinets, or coming out of appliances or electronics, chances are these are German cockroaches. It is important to start treatments when you first notice a problem. Many times homeowners may buy over-the-counter treatments and deal with the problem themselves and unfortunately, they are met with little success. Cockroaches are skilled at avoiding certain baits and with their fast life cycle, they are also capable of building up resistance to some products.

Our affordable pest control service in Summerville and pest control in Charleston will take care of them for you.

What are the most common cockroaches?

The most common cockroaches in the United States are:

• American Cockroach

• Brown-banded Cockroach

• German Cockroach

• Oriental Cockroach

Treatment techniques have greatly improved and at General Pest Solutions, our certified technicians use a combination of products to treat and eliminate these pests.

Do mosquitoes die in the winter?

generalpestsolutionsllc@gmail.com (Manuel Cora) — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 22:28:14 GMT

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Believe it or not, mosquitoes do not simply die off during the colder months. Exactly how a mosquito survives the winter can differ by species. As temperatures begin to fall below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, adult females deposit their final batch of eggs in water-holding items containing as little as a half an inch of water. The adults will eventually die, while the newly deposited eggs enter a state of diapause, a process that suspends their development during the coldest months.

When temperatures start to rise and rainfall picks back up again in spring, the eggs are re-submerged and hatch to start the next generation of mosquitoes that will undoubtedly seek out humans as a food source.

Covid 19 found on NYC Rats

generalpestsolutionsllc@gmail.com (Manuel Cora) — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 18:47:13 GMT

New Yorkers may have a new reason to loathe rats.

Researchers investigating mysterious COVID-19 mutations found signs of the virus in the city’s massive rat population — sparking concerns the disease could jump from the vermin to humans.

Researchers investigating mysterious COVID-19 mutations found signs of the virus in the city’s massive rat population — sparking concerns the disease could jump from the vermin to humans.
A new study by scientists at the University of Missouri and the USDA identified the virus in New York City rats and also found that some species of the notoriously disease-riddled animals are susceptible to the Alpha, Delta, and Omicron variants of COVID-19.

Fall Common Pests

generalpestsolutionsllc@gmail.com (Manuel Cora) — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 18:47:13 GMT

Most Common Fall Pests

Bees, Wasps, Hornets, etc.

Stinging pests in general tend to start really buzzing about during the fall. It makes sense when you think about the fact that they are preparing for the winter just like most animals. They are hard at work collecting nutrients from a variety of sources. Getting treatments for those pests is a good idea during the fall months.

Roaches

Just like all pests, cockroaches like a nice warm area with food and water to lay their heads. And while we can understand and appreciate that, we don’t want it to be in our homes. Fall is a good time to have a pest control service near you!

Beetles and other overwintering pests

Brown marmorated stink bugs, boxelder bugs, ladybugs, etc. are all common to the autumn season as well. These pests crawl into gaps around windows, under siding, or through utility chases looking for a place to “sleep” over the winter. While harmless, you don’t exactly like to have them in your home. Unseasonably warm winter days or excessive indoor heating could trick them into thinking it’s time to wake up and emerge into inhabited areas like living rooms, bedrooms, etc. Vacuuming them up will help, but the best thing you can do is to make sure screens are free from rips and tears and to fill in any cracks you can find

Mice

mouse entering home via crack during autumnMice are exceptionally adept at squeezing through tiny spaces and just like all other animals, in the fall and winter they’re solely looking for warmth and shelter.

German Roaches

generalpestsolutionsllc@gmail.com (Manuel Cora) — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 18:47:13 GMT

German cockroaches are most commonly found indoors, with a preference for the warmer and more humid areas of a structure. In homes, these cockroaches will typically be found in kitchens and bathrooms.
German cockroaches are scavengers, capable of feeding on most any food source available.
Each egg case, contains approximately 30 to 40 eggs. This egg case is then carried by the female until 1 to 2 days before hatching. Depending upon the conditions, the average time for development, from egg to adult can range from 2 to 6 months.
German cockroaches are known for their ability to reproduce quickly. Females only need to mate once for the production of young. After mating, and under normal conditions, they will produce, on average, 4 to 6 egg cases during the course of their lives.