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Q.
Something is biting me and/or members of my family. What can
I do?
A. First of all,
the insect that is biting you should be located and given
to your pest management professional (PMP) for identification.
There are different protocols for treatment depending on a
proper insect identification. Possible insects that may be
biting you are:
-
Fleas - check your pets to make sure they do not have fleas
crawling on them.
- Mosquitoes - these are primarily found outdoors, but may
fly inside while doors or windows are open.
- Cinch bugs - these insects are located in turf.
- Ants - ants can be found inside or outside.
- Another possibility is that your skin may be drying out
because of the weather. When this occurs, it often feels like
tiny pricks, or that an insects is biting you.
Q. I hear noises
in my attic/wall void. What is causing them?
A. Noises could
be caused by roof rats, mice, squirrels, raccoons, cats or
insects. We recommend that you flush out the animal and then
having your home sealed against reentry. Remember, any area
larger then a dime must be sealed since mice can fit into
very small areas.
Q. I have flying
insects in my house. What are they?
A. Based on environmental
conditions, flying insects could be:
- swarming ants or termites - both have mating swarms where
numerous reproductive insects leave the original nest to mate
and then find a new nest.
- house fly, fruit fly or fungus gnats. For flies, it is
very important to find the source of infestation. Until you
get rid of the breeding site, the adult flies you see in your
home will continue to be a problem.
Q. Will the
bees and wasps found in and around my home sting me?
A. There are numerous
types of insects that can sting you if provoked. Paper wasps,
mud daubers, hornets or honey bees. All of these insects might
sting you if you disturb their nest, or if they feel that
you are a threat. Some are more aggressive than others, and
will take less provocation.
Q. What about
spiders?
A. Spiders are
actually beneficial and may be left alone to help control
pest insects in and around your home. Not all spiders have
venom. However, two spiders of concern are - the black widow
and brown recluse. These spiders can cause you to become ill
if bitten.
Q. I have ants
trailing in my house. What do I do?
A.- Insect Identification:
There are a variety of ants that you may find in your home
- pharaoh ants, odorous- house ants, argentine ants or crazy
ants to name a few. You might need to collect some of the
ants to have a Custom technician identify the species, in
order to treat the problem correctly. You can collect ants
by scooping them into a jar or plastic bag or you can stick
them onto tape.
- Control methods:
Baiting: Bait should be placed on or near an ant trail without
cleaning the area where the trail is located. If you clean
up the trail, the ants will not have the chemical cues that
lead then to that area and to the bait. Custom prefers baiting
over spraying since often split their colonies if you spray
their trail with chemical, which will only spread out your
ant problem.
Q. Can the
chemicals you use harm me?
A. The materials
we use are dose related. They are applied at a rate to control
insects and also applied to areas that insects are likely
to be located. The manufacturers of the chemicals have created
them at a dose that is safe to use around adults and children,
but still is able to kill insects. If you have a health-related
concern, please consult your physician.
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