The combination of negative air pressure and the pathways that pull in this deadly gas can create a silent but deadly killer. We'll check this for you, and if necessary, install a radon mitigation system. Always choose a professional radon specialist like Augusta Exterminating! We have the training to do the job right the first time. That's why when you've tried everything to get rid of those pests, but nothing works, it's time to call the pros at Augusta Exterminating. As a local, experienced exterminator, we know you want those creatures gone, and you don't mean maybe!
People often confuse them for winged ants. If you see them near your house, chances are they are looking to make your home their new home. Whether you are building a new home, or you're a professional builder, most mortgage lenders require a termite pre-treatment. And with good reason! Virginia is in the moderate to heavy termite zone. So there's not much point in building a new house if it's going to be destroyed by subterranean termites or drywood termites. The Formosan subterranean termite is often called the super termite because it wreaks destruction so quickly.
There are two main types of hornets in the US, theEuropean and bald-faced hornets. However, the bald-faced hornet is more closely related to yellow jackets than to hornets. The European hornet makes its nest in secluded areas like hollow trees, inside wall voids, porches and attics. The bald-faced hornet builds round gray paper-like nests on thick bushes, in tree hollows, and on tree branches. While hornets actually help control populations of other insects, when they build nests inside your home or near it, it can be very dangerous.
All, of which, contribute to poor indoor air quality, and greatly affects your family's health. Still others are just a large, seemingly vacant space. Whether your crawl space appears hard at work or simply dormant, all crawl spaces and basements have one very important job--support and hold the structure of your house! Moisture control is absolutely essential to both the health of your family and of your property! Wood boring beetles and termites can cause severe structural damage to floors, walls, and foundations.
An ant infestation is a serious concern. Some ants not only eat your food, they eat electrical wiring, cables, dig soil from your walls and damage switchboard accessories. Carpenter ants, for example, love moist, decaying or hollow wood. They are very concerned about harmful chemicals. No one wants to expose their pets or family to chemicals that can cause illness. The good news is, pest control has come a long way! Augusta Exterminating uses eco-friendly pest sprays that get rid of your ant problems quickly.
From the basement to attics and crawl spaces, Augusta Exterminating scours every inch of the property to ensure that the building is termite-free. For drywood termites, we also inspect hardwood floors, exposed wood, and any wooden furniture for signs of termite activity. As trained termite inspectors, we recognize termite damage and termite infestations that the consumer would otherwise miss. In our wood-destroying organisms report to the lender, we will include conditions that are conducive to another termite infestation, such as wood-to-ground contact or general moisture issues.
There are 3 types of termites. However, in Virginia, the one we deal with is the Subterranean termite, a very aggressive species. This termite does need the soil to survive. They will seek out areas of moisture to maintain their colony's survival and growth. There are only a few states that require the pretreatment of soil to prevent subterranean termites. It's the mortgage lender that will require this, especially if you live in an area that is termite-prone. Augusta Exterminating does offer pre-construction real estate treatment.
There are several ways that contribute to the change in negative air pressure. Downwind Draft Effect-When strong winds blow around your home, they create a vacuum causing a change in a home's air pressure. Vacuum Effect-Hot water heaters, fireplaces, vents, furnaces, exhaust fans or any other type of combustion appliance, can all remove significant amounts of air from your home. Once the indoor air is depleted, outdoor air is the replacement, and it often comes from the ground below your house. Stack Effect-When warm air rises inside your home and is replaced by denser, cooler outside air from the soil, radon comes in.
However, the common female house spider deposits as many as 250 eggs into a sac in her web. In her lifetime, she will produce as many as 4,000 eggs. Very impressive for an arachnid that lives about a year! Essential oils mixed with dishwashing liquid works well as a spider repellent. Choose citrus, tea tree, lavender, cinnamon, mint, neem, peppermint, spearmint, and citronella to do the job. You can also catch spiders with sticky glue traps. Lay traps throughout your whole house. Don't forget closets, the basement, your garage, and the attic.
Typically, most houses need duct cleaning every 3-5 years. If, however, you have severe allergies, asthma, or other respiratory conditions, a yearly cleaning may work best for you. Also, if you are suddenly suffering from an allergy-related "mystery illness, " getting your ducts cleaned is a good idea. When you hire Augusta Exterminating, we always follow good practices for cleaning air vents. 5-Because vacuum cleaning is not very effective, it must be coupled with brushes to lift debris from the inside of the ducts.
Augusta Exterminating knows how sneaky bed bugs are in your home. Even with the best home treatments and preventative measures, they can, and often do come back. While it's true that bed bugs have become resistant to many pest control methods, Augusta Exterminating uses proven pesticides that are the best way to get rid of bed bugs. Their bites cause itching and redness, and they crawl all over you! Though bed bugs draw a very small quantity of blood when they bite, long term bed bug exposure can lead to anemia and fatigue.