Augusta, GA Pest Control

How to Deter Wasps & Other Stinging Insects

Wasps, the stinging insects known for building paper-like nests, can cause many problems. The following tips can help deter them and other stinging insects in the Augusta area.

Keep your yard and patio clean and free of food waste. Wasps love sugary and protein-rich foods; tightly seal your trash cans and clean up spills promptly to avoid attracting them. Keep garbage bins away from your home, and cover your food and drinks with lids or screens to prevent wasps from invading them.

Also, avoid wearing strong perfumes or scented lotions outside; their scents can attract stinging insects. Instead, consider planting wasp-repelling vegetation around your property, like mint, basil, and citronella. Remember to trim them and other plants, as they can provide nesting sites for stinging insects.

And finally, seal all entry points to avoid ending up with a wasp infestation inside your house. Regularly inspect it for gaps that could serve as entry points for wasps and fill them to prevent them from establishing nests inside.

If you discover a wasp nest on your property, consult the American Pest Control experts, as stinging insects can become aggressive when their nests are disturbed. We can safely remove it for you and recommend effective prevention strategies, like safe wasp nest removal, to keep these invasive pests away for good.

Preventing Rodents from Getting into Your Home

Preventing rodents from entering your Augusta home can be challenging. Still, it is possible with the right combination of proactive strategies and professional rodent control techniques. 

Here's what you can do:

• Seal entry points: Inspect your home for spots that rodents could use to enter. Seal them with caulk, steel wool, or other appropriate materials. Also, close off gaps around utility lines and pipes to prevent scavengers from using these routes.
• Secure food sources: Store your pantry items in airtight containers, both indoors and outdoors. Keep your pet food in sealed boxes, and avoid leaving it overnight for rodents to access.
• Keep your trash cans sealed: Proper trash management is essential to effective rodent control. Use secure and tightly sealed garbage bins inside and outside your home—regularly empty them to prevent odors that could attract rodents.
• Maintain your yard: Trim trees and bushes away from your sidings to eliminate potential pathways for rodents. Keep your yard free of clutter rodents could hide in.
• Focus on cleanliness and sanitation: Regularly sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping floors can keep unwanted guests out and deny rodents a food source.
• Remove clutter: Reduce clutter in your home, especially in basements and attics, as they provide rodent hiding spots.
• Install screens: They can prevent scavengers from invading through windows and doors while allowing proper ventilation.
• Schedule regular inspections: Visits from professionals can help identify signs of rodent activity like droppings, gnaw marks, or nests. Tackling an infestation early on can make eliminating it much more manageable.

If you suspect a rodent infestation or are having difficulty preventing rodents from getting into your house, we can help. 

How to Keep Mosquitoes & Ticks Out of Your Lawn

Your lawn and property are extensions of your home. You paid for them; you may as well be able to use them. Unfortunately, fleas and ticks exist on local properties all over Augusta. 

These pests love our area and have a nasty habit of biting locals. Mosquitoes take quick draws of blood, while ticks will feed over the course of 36 hours. Despite their differences in their approach to feeding, both these pests pose similar problems due to their bites. These problems mostly include the chance of transmitting diseases. 

To keep these pests off your property, you have two options. The first option is to eliminate sources of moisture buildup around your yard and keep up with trimming your grass and landscaping. These types of DIY prevention methods are helpful but will not provide guaranteed protection. 

To really avoid fleas and ticks, you will want help from our professionals at American Pest Control. We deeply understand these yard pests and offer great seasonal and year-round options to combat these local species.