Pest Control In Linthicum, MD

Linthicum Ant Control Myths vs. Facts

Many area home and business owners think ant removal is a breeze. After all, you can read all sorts of articles on the internet that espouse the benefits of coffee grains or white vinegar to get rid of ants. The problem with these home remedies is that their efficacy is mostly a myth.

Coffee grains and vinegar might repel ants, but that's all they do. They do not eliminate infestations inside your home or business. Furthermore, they have to be constantly refreshed and replaced in order to repel ants. In fact, home remedies have to be refreshed so often that they become impractical for most people.

The best way to keep ants off your property is to eliminate attractants rather than focusing on repelling ants. Common ant attractants include:

• Excessive moisture
• Uncovered garbage
• Improperly stored pantry foods
• Dirty pet bowls
• Vegetable gardens and fruit trees
• Certain types of flowers
• Aphid infestations

Properly storing your food and covering your garbage are much more effective methods of ant prevention than common DIY repellents. They’re also much better at keeping ants away than common granules you can buy at the store.

In fact, these granules can sometimes be worse than doing nothing because they will kill a portion of the ant colony, which motivates the ants to fight back against eradication by speeding up their rate of reproduction and spreading out. This is why you should always call pest professionals if you notice ant activity on your property rather than going it alone.

How Fleas And Ticks Threaten Pets And People In Linthicum

Most people think of fleas as a problem that mostly affects pet owners and ticks as a problem that only affects people who spend an inordinate amount of time in the wilderness. However, this line of thinking is completely inaccurate. The truth is that not only can you be exposed to these external parasites even if you don't have pets, you can also wind up with a breeding population right on your property.

The most common culprit that introduces fleas and ticks to your property is wildlife. When small mammals like bats, rodents, raccoons, and more come onto your property, they can leave behind little gifts in the form of fleas and ticks that drop off their bodies and decide your place is a good spot to set up shop.

With breeding populations of ticks and fleas comes a major uptick in potential disease exposure. Both fleas and ticks are known to spread illnesses to people and pets, but ticks in particular are a major threat. They carry such illnesses as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. These can infect people and pets alike, causing all kinds of debilitating symptoms that may become permanent.

That's why you should contact the professional tick and flea removal services at Accutech Pest Management as soon as you suspect you have an issue with one of these disease-ridden external parasites. Don’t wait. Click or call today!