News, Events, and Happenings of Pointe Pest Control
You’ve heard of long-covid, but have you heard of long-term debilitating Lyme disease? The medical community broadly accepts that every year, there is a sample of patients in which treatment fails, and those patients are saddled with long-term symptoms of infection. The most common way something like Lyme disease is contracted is by being bitten by a wood tick. Read …
Finding a wasp flying around your yard is an unpleasant surprise. Finding an entire crowd of these uninvited guests making their home on your property can be downright worrying. Worse, wasps are far from pleasant neighbors. Known for their aggression, these insects can be surprisingly dangerous: the CDC notes that there are around 62 deaths a year as a result …
We still have some warm days left in the season, but as you’re looking to get in quality time outdoors, you may be unaware of a potential danger lurking in the backyard. Fall is primetime for stinging pests, and as they get more active, any nests around your property could set you up for some painful encounters. If you let them thrive, …
A pest prevention service is necessary because insects and rodents carry too many germs that can make you and your family members extremely sick if you are not careful. For instance, they can carry diseases throughout your home and infest your bedrooms and kitchens. You need to get rid of pests because they can also bite your pets and children. …
Dealing with household pests is a problem that has existed since residential homes were created. Although not everyone is bothered by the presence of spiders and insects, it’s in your best interest to get rid of them as quickly as possible. Otherwise, you run the risk of encountering health issues. Not quite sure where to start? Let’s take a look …
You’re sitting in the comfort of your home one evening and all of a sudden you hear it. There’s scratching coming from behind the walls. You shush everyone in the house and listen closely. You can hear them scurrying on the other side of your living room wall, but there’s nothing to see. Then, one morning, you wake up and …
Having ants in your home is no picnic! What may seem like one or two ants could actually be a whole ant colony living right under your nose. So what’s the big deal with having ants? Depending on the type of ant, you could lose food to them, risk the structural foundation of your home, or even end up with painful …
Finding termites in your home is a nightmare no homeowner wants to experience. Termites can quickly take over your home by eating through its wooden structure. Eventually, termites can access the inside of your home by crawling through small openings or by chewing right through the walls. Unfortunately, your home’s walls aren’t the only things in danger of termite damage. …