Ants
There are many different types of ants that can be found in the midlands of South Carolina. Don't wait to find out which ones live in your yard.
7 Tips to Prevent Ant Infestation
Inspect inside/around your house for clues.
Ants always leave tiny dirt trails.
Lay down ant traps to calculate the number of ants in your house.
If you see an ant collecting food, wait to see where it goes to find the nest.
Seal cracks in and around your house to close off any potential ant passages.
Use detergent to clean your home’s main entry points; this eliminates chemical trails.
Avoid repellent and pesticides as they will not solve the nesting problem.
If you believe to be hosting carpenter ants, try to find them at night as they are nocturnal.
Types of ants covered under our pest program:
Fire ants
Carpenter Ants
Pharaoh Ants
Arginine Ants
Odorous House Ants
Pavement Ants.
The types of Roaches covered under our pest program are:
German Roaches
American Roach
smokey brown Roach
Asian Roach
Australian Roach
Cockroaches
Cockroaches is one of the biggest invaders of our homes. here at Sovereign pest control we strive to not only control them but prevent them from making way to your home.
9 Tips for Cockroach Prevention
Remove yard waste and organic waste from around the house.
Seal as many cracks and nooks as you can see.
Implement preventive traps.
Keep your entire house clean (this includes bedrooms, living rooms, bathrooms, attics, basements, etc.)
Screen drains pipes and sewer vents with mesh.
Store garbage containers away from entry points around your house.
Don’t leave dirty dishes overnight.
Trim tall shrubs.
Keep your house ventilated.
Rats
Protecting your house against rats and mice means saving money and safeguarding your health. These pesky rodents have earned a reputation for spreading diseases and damaging everything in their path. Rats multiply at an alarming rate; so do mice and spread the same diseases. These steps help to keep away rats:
11 Tips for Rats and Mice Prevention
Close off all small gaps in your house (foundation, roof, attic, etc).
Use high-strength mesh to cover air ducts.
Trim down and cut back big bushes and plants around the exterior of your house.
Keep the lawn as short as possible.
Store woodpiles and other debris far from main house building.
Clean/surveil any bird feeders.
Don’t feed pets outside of your house.
Don’t store pet food in garages, sheds or attics.
Use airtight metal, plastic or ceramic containers to store food/water supplies.
Repair leaking pipes.
Keep clutter at a minimum, dispose of unwanted belongings.
Bed bugs and Lice
Bedbugs are a nightmare for homeowners, not to mention
hotels and accommodation professionals. They are dreadful as they can survive in all weather, and can spread like wildfire if the conditions are right. Lice are similar to bedbugs because they are durable and can adapt to all conditions. Both lice and bedbugs are easily transported, not to mention they feed on human and animal blood. They both pose a threat to your family’s health, so they are not to be taken lightly. Here are a few pest control tips on preventing lice and bedbug infestations.
5 Tips to Prevent Bedbugs & Lice Infestations
If you are being bitten and not sure what they are, try to identify them as bedbug bites.
Although they are not a seasonal pest, they may still follow a pattern depending on what season it is.
Wash all clothes and fabric when you come back from travelling.
When you host guests, remove and wash all their linen, covers, and pillowcases after they leave.
Always check your luggage for signs of bedbugs and lice.
Spiders
For most people, spiders are incredibly scary animals. But when they decide to swarm and infest a house, they’re scary for everyone. Many species have a bite that causes irritation, redness, and swelling, while others are poisonous to humans. Obviously, proofing your house against them is a must. Now, spiders are not all evil
they help us control the number of insects in our homes. But with a few simple steps, you can make sure your house is not invaded by spiders. One thing you should understand: if you have a big number of mosquitoes, ants, flies and other insects, you might be on the verge of a spider invasion.
6 Tips for Spiders Prevention
Use durable materials and containers with lids to store your belongings.
Eliminate old spices and dated flour- these attract pantry types of pests, which then attract spiders.
Clean out unused areas often to prevent spider web build-up.
Clean ponds and standing water often as they attract more spider food.
Remove all clutter from crawl spaces.
Set spider traps and monitor them regularly.
