Day & Nite Pest Control

Using trash cans with lids that securely close can help to roll-up the welcome sign to common household pests. To avoid attracting pests, be sure to use trash cans that come with securely closed lids for all indoor and outdoor garbage containers.

A lot of pest control professionals are now using integrated pest management, or IPM, to deal with bugs. This is a more analytical approach that minimizes the use of pesticides and instead focuses on why your home has pests.

Did you know that gutters packed with debris provide a perfect moist environment which attracts many types of household pests - including termites? As part of a bug-deterrent strategy, try to maintain clean gutters at all times - especially during rainy seasons.

Bats are usually beneficial, as they can consume up to half their body weight of insects in one night's feeding. However, they can become a nuisance or pose a public health problem once they get inside buildings.

Knowing when to call the exterminator is all about tolerance. Are you okay with the occasional housefly making its way into your home? Or are you bothered by the fact that it might be landing on your toothbrush when you aren't looking?

Squirrels tend to be noisiest around sunrise, when they begin scurrying around looking for food. Often, the first indication of squirrels in your house is the irritating noises they make in the wee hours of the morning.

Skunks typically sleep through cold weather periods. They tend to become particularly active during the month of February, but may prove quite difficult to trap, as they are more interested in breeding than feeding.

Ask us about the guarantee programs that we offer. Preventive termite treatment is designed to eliminate the chance of damage to your home or business. We'll explain what happens if we detect any damage after treatments.

Raccoons are the number one carrier of rabies, and they will enter homes through pet doors, often raiding trashcans. They must be trapped and removed or else they will return.

What is one sign that indicates carpenter ants may be more than just passing through? If more than "just a few" carpenter ants are seen - and seen often - it is a good idea to schedule a home inspection.

Did you know there are different types of cockroaches which can invade homes? The best type of treatment strategy to effectively eliminate cockroach infestations will depend in part on the type of cockroach - or cockroaches - involved.

While many homeowners maintain a clean kitchen to reduce risks for pest invasions, one step that we often see forgotten is ensuring that pet foods are stored in sealed containers. If you have furry members of the family, remember that pests love pet kibble too.