No matter how clean or well-maintained your home is, pests can still find a way in. From damage to your property to health risks for your family and pets, these unwelcome guests can cause more problems than you might expect.
At Ace Walco Termite and Pest Control, we understand the frustration—and potential dangers—of dealing with household pests. With our extensive knowledge and experience, we’re well-equipped to tackle even the most stubborn infestations. Here’s a look at five of the most common intruders and how to effectively eliminate them.
Household Pests and Their Impact
Pests are more than just a nuisance. Many bring health risks, cause structural damage, and can multiply quickly if left untreated. DIY methods may offer short-term relief, but they often come with potential risks such as exposure to harmful chemicals or incomplete eradication of the infestation. Long-term solutions often require professional intervention. That’s where Ace Walco comes in; we eliminate pests at the source and help prevent future infestations.
Cockroaches: A Hazard in Your Home
Cockroaches thrive in warm, damp environments and are often found in kitchens, bathrooms, and basements. They can contaminate food, trigger allergies, and carry bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella.
How to Get Rid of Them:
- Keep food sealed and stored correctly.
- Eliminate water sources (fix leaks, dry sinks, etc.).
- Use traps or boric acid, but these often just scratch the surface.
Professional Help: At Ace Walco, targeted treatments reach deep into cracks and crevices, where roaches hide and breed. Our solutions stop infestations at the root and help prevent them from returning.
Rodents: Mice and Rats
Rodents can chew through your home’s wires, insulation, and even structural components. They also leave behind droppings that can carry harmful pathogens.
How to Get Rid of Them:
- Seal entry points around your home.
- Remove food and water sources.
- Snap traps or bait stations may catch a few, but don’t solve the full infestation.
Professional Help: Our team at Ace Walco conducts thorough inspections to find nesting areas and entry points. We leave no stone unturned in our quest to make your home rodent-free. We set up a comprehensive rodent control plan that includes sealing access, trapping, and ongoing monitoring to ensure your home stays rodent-free.
Ants: The Uninvited Guests
Ants are small but relentless. Once they find food, they can create a trail that invites the whole colony inside. Some species, like carpenter ants, can even damage wood structures.
How to Get Rid of Them:
- Clean up spills and crumbs immediately.
- Store pantry items in airtight containers.
- DIY sprays may kill visible ants but often miss the colony.
Professional Help: Ace Walco technicians identify the ant species and target the nest directly, using safe and effective treatments to stop the infestation at its source.
Fleas and Ticks: Not Just a Pet Problem
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While pets can bring fleas and ticks inside, these pests can infest carpets, bedding, and furniture, and bite humans, too. They’re more than annoying: ticks can spread Lyme disease, and fleas can lead to skin infections.
How to Get Rid of Them:
- Wash pet bedding and vacuum regularly.
- Use pet-safe flea and tick preventatives.
- Foggers and sprays might not reach all life stages.
Professional Help: We offer whole-home treatments that target fleas and ticks at every stage of life—from eggs to adults. Ace Walco also advises on pet-safe maintenance and outdoor control for a complete solution.
Termites: The “Silent Destroyers”
Termites are notorious for causing significant structural damage before you know they’re there. The colony could be well established when you see signs like hollow wood or swarms.
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How to Get Rid of Them:
- Reduce wood-to-soil contact around your home.
- Eliminate moisture problems.
- DIY solutions are rarely effective, as termites require expert attention.
Professional Help: Ace Walco provides expert termite inspections and uses advanced baiting and barrier systems to eliminate colonies and protect your home long-term. Our treatments are not just effective, they’re also designed to provide lasting protection, giving you peace of mind about the safety of your home.
Don’t Wait: Protect Your Home with Ace Walco
Each pest presents its own challenges, and DIY methods rarely offer permanent results. When protecting your home and family, you deserve the peace of mind from working with professionals. Ace Walco offers comprehensive pest control plans that cover a wide range of pests and provide ongoing monitoring to ensure your home stays pest-free.
Contact Ace Walco Termite and Pest Control today for an inspection or a custom pest control plan. We’ve been keeping homes pest-free for over 86 years, and we’re ready to help you take back your space safely and effectively.
