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Roaches usually hide in places that are warm, dark, and moist. This includes areas under furniture or appliances, behind toilets, and anywhere else where you may have stored food items.

Carpenter ants eat a variety of food since they're omnivores and opportunistic eaters. They will usually feed on fruits, vegetables, meat, and other food that they can find.

Carpenter ants are known to chew through wood and excavate them so that they can create galleries for their nests. They have powerful jaws that can bite into hard surfaces.

A queen ant is the reproductive female of an ant colony, and they are responsible for laying eggs for the colony's growth. Without the queen ant, the colony won't survive.

No, not all ant bites are poisonous. In fact, most bites from common house ants are completely harmless and don't require any medical attention.

Roaches are attracted to homes that have poor housekeeping, high moisture levels, and a lot of food sources, such as garbage, pet foods, and crumbs.

Roaches live for about a year. They can survive longer if they are in the right conditions.

While carpenter ants aren't usually a health hazard, this kind of infestation can cause damage to your home and belongings. You should call an exterminator immediately if you find these pests on your property.

Carpenter ants like to nest in wood that has shown signs of decay or moisture. Although they can also nest in dry wood, they prefer wood that is slightly wet.

Carpenter ants are a group of ants that build nests in wooden structures. They have been known to cause significant damage to wood and other wooden items such as furniture and houses.

Carpenter ants will create small, circular galleries on the surface of the wood. You may also find frass that resembles sawdust around the wood that they're infesting.

You can prevent a carpenter ant infestation by removing any decaying wood that's accessible to these insects. It's also recommended to store food in airtight containers and keep garbage bags tightly sealed.

No, carpenter ants don't eat wood. They simply build their nests in the wood by chewing through it.

The queen ant is essentially the mother of the colony. She lays all of the eggs and all the other ants do most of the work for her.

Yes, ants are omnivores. This means that they can consume both plant material and animal matter. You may find them feeding on a variety of food such as fruits, vegetables, and even other insects.

Some species of roaches can fly. They are able to take off and land on vertical surfaces using their wings.

No, bites from roaches aren’t poisonous. When bit by a roach, your skin might itch or swell for a few days, but the bite shouldn’t require any medical attention.

Yes, carpenter ants can transmit disease to humans. They can be carriers of bacteria and other organisms that can be transmitted when they infest food.

An anthill is a mound of dirt that is found on top of ant nests. They can be made by ants to protect their nests from predators and other extreme conditions.

Most ants have a lifespan of about two years, but some species, such as fire ants, can be as old as five years in the right conditions.

Yes, roaches are attracted to moist areas. They need moisture to live and thrive, and it's why you often find them in your kitchen or bathroom.

Roaches are most active during the night. They tend to be more active in the evening and early morning hours, but they can still be found throughout the day.

Vinegar is a popular repellent for ants, and you can use it as an alternative to toxic pesticides. However, remember that it's not the best solution for the infestation.

In general, carpenter ant infestations shouldn't be dangerous. However, they can cause significant damage to your furniture and belongings since these pests nest in wood.

Ants like sweets because it's an important part of their diet. Sugar and other sweet food items are vital for them to have enough energy during their day-to-day activities.

You can usually find carpenter ant nests in areas with a lot of moist or decaying wood.

To prevent an ant infestation, it's best to keep away and store all possible food sources in a closed container and seal any cracks and crevices around your property.

Some signs of a roach infestation on your property include seeing or smelling roaches, finding roach droppings and/or dead roaches in your property, and noticing that the pests have damaged your belongings.

Yes, roaches are known to spread a variety of diseases such as typhoid fever and cholera. They can also carry disease-causing bacteria on their bodies and contaminate food and other household items.

Yes, roaches can bite humans. However, they usually leave humans alone and would only bite if their food source is scarce.

No, carpenter ant bites aren't poisonous. Although their bites are sometimes painful and can cause irritation, they don't require special medical attention.

A worker ant is responsible for all activities that are required to keep the colony alive. For instance, they spend their time caring for the brood and doing any necessary tasks such as cleaning up after the queen.

In most cases, ant infestations aren't dangerous. However, they can be a source of frustration since they can cause damage to your home and interfere with your daily life.

Yes, ants like moist and damp places. They usually prefer areas with high humidity levels since they need moisture for their nest-building activities.

Ants like to eat a variety of foods since they are omnivores. They will eat both plant and animal matter such as fruit, vegetables, insects, and even other small insects.

Look for ants behind stoves, microwaves, dishwashers, and cabinets. Ants are usually found in these areas, and following their trail can help you figure out their source.

The first thing to do is to identify what type of ant is infesting the house to find out which treatment method works best. Insecticide sprays and natural repellents drive the ants out of their nest.

Carpenter ants usually become dormant during winter. They retreat to their nests to keep themselves warm. They also wait there for better weather conditions when they can forage, reproduce, and expand the colony.

When an ant locates a source of food or water, they give off pheromones as a signal to their colony members. Fellow ants that pick up on the scent know to follow it and give off their own pheromones, strengthening the original signal on the trail so that more ants can find it.

Carpenter ants are strong as they can carry a lot more than their body weight – up to 10-50 times their body weight.

The shedding parts, feces, and saliva of roaches may trigger allergies and asthma when they’re kicked up in the air. Make sure to clean up after exterminating roaches to prevent allergic reactions caused by these pests.

Carpenter ants are attracted to sweets, which is why jelly or jam works well as bait to lure them out of hiding. Mixing baking soda with the bait kills these pests naturally if you’re looking for non-toxic ways to eliminate carpenter ants at home.

Unlike carpenter ants that chew through wooden structures, pavement ants can’t damage or chew cement. They only got their name because they usually build nests near hard surfaces like driveways and sidewalks.

The average population of ants in a colony varies depending on the ant species. Some of them include a few hundred worker ants, winged ants, and queens while other colonies have up to hundreds of thousands of individual ants.

The appearance of ant nests depends on the species that made them. Simple nests found on soil are usually indicated by a mound with a small opening.

Cockroaches forage and mate at night. They also hibernate during winter and only resume their activities from spring up to early fall.

Natural remedies like cinnamon sticks, coffee grinds, mint, paprika, and chili pepper help repel ants without having to kill them. Some homeowners also use handheld vacuum cleaners to get rid of the ants.

Mixing equal parts white vinegar and water makes an effective homemade ant repellent. But if the ant infestation becomes severe, it’s better to call a pest management professional to take care of the problem.

Both termites and carpenter ants attack wood, which is why they’re often confused with each other. However, carpenter ants don’t eat wood – they simply tunnel through the wood to build a nest there.

There’s a huge chance that there are carpenter ants in the house if you notice frass, tunnels in wooden structures, hollow-sounding wood, and soft crinkling sounds inside the walls at night. Make sure to check trees, stumps, and wood piles outside the house for carpenter ants because they might move into the house soon.

Aside from the severe itching and allergic reactions that bites might bring, no other serious health issues might occur when you have bed bugs in your room.

While it is possible, it is actually unlikely as bed bugs can gather food on the surface of your body. Meaning there's no need for them to wander inside your nose or ears.

Yes, but not all of them. Only the queen and the drone are able to fly to find mates to build new colonies.

No because female worker ants will not be able to reproduce without the queen ant and are only relying to it to reproduce and make their colony bigger to produce more worker ants.

Ants can actually carry about 10 to 50 times their body weight depending on the type of ant.

Cockroach bites cause the skin to react by swelling up and becoming itchy. In the rare case that a cockroach bite becomes infected, the area will become inflamed and fill up with pus.

Because these organs detect vibration, roaches hate the sound of clapping, doors slamming, and stomping.

Carpenter bees prefer to nest in softwoods, such as cedar, cypress, fir, pine, coast redwood, and spruce, and prefer to attack exposed, weathered and unpainted wood

They are approximately 1/8” long and are dark brown or black. Pavement ants prefer to stay outdoors, especially beneath flagstone patios and sidewalks.

No, termites make themselves comfortable in your home, which provides an abundance of food for their colonies. The only way to get termites to go away is to force them out, with the help of a termite control experts.

At least 3,000 workers and one queen. Carpenter ants also live a long time. Workers have been known to live up to 7 years, while their queen can live for up to 25 years.

Ant galleries are smooth tunnels cut into the wood’s grain, which carpenter ants use as passageways between sections of the nest. Galleries are typically found around and under outdoor window sills, roof eaves, porches and decks, where wood can become wet, stay moist, and rot.

Yes, they do, but there's no knowing when they'll be coming back. We recommend getting your termite problem sorted instead of waiting for the colony to go away on its own.

Cockroaches are a leading trigger of allergies and asthma attacks. The pests' saliva, droppings and decomposing bodies contain allergen proteins known to trigger allergies and increase the severity of asthma symptoms, especially in children.

Ants such as fire ants and bullet ants, have extremely painful bites that might require immediate medical attention. Sugar ants, on the other hand, are mild-mannered and only bite when directly attacked.

Yes, using baking soda is effective to kill ants. When the ants eat the baking soda, it reacts with the ant’s digestive chemicals and produces carbon dioxide.

Ants have been known to not only kill but also eat termites. They are natural rivals since they like similar living conditions and chew through wood for their own colonies.

Some of the best cockroach killing products are: 1) Combat Max 12-Month Roach Killing Bait; 2) Raid Ant & Roach Killer Insecticide Spray; 3) Advion Cockroach Gel Bait

Yes, they can consume any product made of cellulose, including carpet fibers. Termites also can feed on the carpet pad, subfloor and carpet tack strips.

Common household item that can be used to kill ants are Lysol, Borax, vinegar, coffee grounds and Vaseline.

Most cockroaches can survive without any food for at least a month. However, they can only survive one week without water.

Most bees such as carpenter bees can't stand the fragrance of citronella. Carpenter bees tend to stay away from areas where citronella candles are lit.

Ants usually make their nests underground where they build chambers to house their eggs. As their nest grows, it becomes an interconnection of chambers to make room for new ants.

Termites have three main species which are: 1) Subterranean Termites; 2) Drywood Termites; and 3) Dampwood Termites. Their difference is in their nesting habits. Subterranean termites nest in the ground, Dampwood Termites prefere a damp area, while Drywood termites nest inside the wood they are infesting.

They prefer unfinished wood under decks, sills, and decks. They drill and create tunnels in seasoned hardwoods, softwoods and decaying woods.

Carpenter ants are over three times the size of black ants; the size is the biggest and most obvious difference between the two.

Carpenter ants are typically attracted to proteins like pet food and meats, as well as sugars like syrup, honey, jelly, and more.

While it's possible to do it yourself using termite insecticides, we still recommend getting the help of a professional to ensure you are killing the hive and removing the possibility of resurgence.

Although termites don't transmit deadly diseases to huans, they can sting and bite humans. Some people even have adverse allergic reactions to termite stings.

Damages to your home such as peeling paint, hollow wood or furniture, discolored drywalls are all signs of a termite infestation in your home. Inspect suspicious areas closely to see if you can spot the presence of termites.

Dead wasps in your home could mean that an infestation is nearby. Wasps nesting within the walls of your home won't often show themselves. If you notice a number of dead wasps in your home, it could be a sign that you have a nest in your house.

Wasp infestations often begin when one or more wasps build their nests on or near your property. When you see one or two adult wasps on your property, it's best to take that as a sign of an incoming infestation and contact pest control experts for an ocular visit.

Rodents enter from various locations, including overlapping roofs, open wooden meter boxes, space between roof jack and vent pipe, under the garage door, brick chimneys, crawl holes, tile roofs, toilets, and broken building sewers.

Rodent smell is generally the ammonia in their urine, which can get stronger and stronger in smell as time goes on.

It's important to properly sanitize your attic after you've had rodent control, so make sure to wear rubber gloves, spray the entire area with strong disinfectant, and scrub away every inch of the floor and walls.

There are many kinds of rat traps on the market, but some effective ones include glue traps and spring traps.

Leaving food out and not cleaning up messes is an easy way to attract rats to your home.

Rats breed very quickly, with a female rate usually birthing up to six litters a year, with each litter having up to 12 pups.

Rats can usually be found inside walls, in attics, and in basements. They look for warm, dark places where they can hide away from the humans.

Rodents can come in through even the smallest entry ways in a home, and they tend to seek refuge during cooler temperatures in the fall and winter. They are also attracted to messes as well as open sources of food and water.

If you think you might have bed bugs, you can check the following areas for the infestation: bed board, wall cracks, backpacks, clothing, luggage, and bed sheets.

Common signs of bed bugs include small blood spots on the bed sheets, tiny brown droppings, tiny white eggs, and unexplained small bite marks or rashes on the skin.

Bed bugs primarily come in by latching onto people or animals coming into a house. If you travel often, you might pick up bed bugs on your clothes or your bags from a hotel or airplane seat.

Bed bugs hurt by feeding on the blood of animals and humans in a home, leaving behind itchy marks that are prone to infection.

Pinnacle Pest Control still operates during the COVID-19 outbreak, and we follow a number of policies and procedures to keep our team and our clients safe during our treatments.

By soaking cotton balls in various oils -- citronella oil, castor oil, and peppermint oil -- you can somewhat drive rats away from a home because of their smells. Onions and crushed peppers can also help.

It's important to begin by sealing any gaps and eliminating any potential food sources in the home. Remember to declutter and clean, and set down traps to begin eliminating them. For best results, contact professional exterminators or a pest control team.

In Northern California, the Argentine ant is the most common nuisance ant in the area. These ants tend to move to shaded areas such as the indoors during the summers to avoid the heat.

While termites can swarm at any time of the year, they generally become most active in the Spring and the Fall, as both seasons bring the right amount of rain for termite conditions.

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