Every year, you look forward to a long, relaxing getaway at your home away from home. For many reasons, including having your cottage locked up throughout the seasons, pests can take over in your absence and take homage in your vacation living space. If your infestation seems to be more than just one pest or critter, and you're unsure of how widespread the issue is, it's definitely time to call in the pros. Here are a few common pest issues and what an experienced pest control company can do to help.

Outdoor Pests

If your cottage has any type of opening or crack among walls, windows or doors, this allows for an easy entryway for many outdoor insects and pests to get inside. This includes:

  • Mice and rats
  • Centipedes
  • Ants
  • Crickets
  • Flies and mosquitoes

If you're noticing a lot of black debris or feces on the floor, this is a good indication that mice or even rats have invaded your cottage. A residential pest control expert will check for chew marks, nests and structural damage that both mice and rats are capable of. Setting up traps is the most humane way to eliminate rodents. Centipedes, crickets and ants may be treated with a chemical compound that kills the existing pests. A spray formula that targets live flies, mosquitoes and their larvae may be recommended to get a severe infestation under control and prevent a future reoccurrence.   

Winged Insects

In vacant homes, sometimes wasps and bees can build a fairly large nest or hive that can ultimately be dangerous for humans to be around. In some cases, smaller wasp and bee hives can be safely moved and eliminated. Calling in a professional pest control company to identify what you're dealing with is best. This allows for a safe relocation if necessary, rather than destroying a bee colony.

Fabric Pests

It's always unfortunate to come home to a piece of furniture or mattress that has been completely destroyed by an insect infestation. Moths and powder post beetles can cause the most destruction. In some cases, termites can also infest the wooden base structure of your furniture and other areas of your home. Keeping them at bay involves hiring a professional termite control exterminator to destroy the life cycle of these insects. This will help prevent further damage and eliminate the bugs out of your cottage immediately.

Bed Bugs And Fleas

Bed bugs generally infest your bed, floorboards, carpeting and other areas in which they can gain human contact. If a previous tenant brought bed bugs or fleas into your cottage, they can be difficult to eradicate on your own. For bed bugs and severe flea infestations, you may have to replace your bed, linens, carpeting and some furniture—depending on the extent of the damage. Then you should follow up with a complete extermination to help kill bed bugs and get rid of fleas for good.

No matter what type of critter, insect or pest problem you have, don't hesitate to call exterminators today for a quote.

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