New Hampshire Pest Control and Extermination

Most people assume that zoos are the only place to see animals. However, we so easily forget that animals and insects are all around us. Sometimes we see them in parks or on sidewalks. Birds are especially common. We have to remember that humans are generally outnumbered by animals and insects.

Sometimes these bugs and animals wander into our homes, and while most of us would normally be quite hospitable to guests, we all have trouble accepting furry, winged, or buzzing guests. We would much rather call a New Hampshire exterminator. Here are a couple creatures that Nashua pest control services might have to deal with.

Termites

In Manchester, NH pest control services have to deal with a lot of insects. Termites happen to be one of the most common pests in the area.

Subterranean termites require areas high in moisture. As such, they build their colonies within soil but forage for food away from the colony. A termite’s diet consists mainly of cellulose, which can be found in plants and, of course, wood. Because of their voracious appetite, termites can do some heavy damage to a home, completely destroying the foundation. This will not only cost you money, but also presents a danger to those living in the home.

Often, termites will build mud shelter tubes to keep themselves moist while traveling between the soil and the wood. These termite tubes should be the first sign of a potential infestation. In the spring, the termite nest should produce winged termites, called swarmers, which are reproductive and help to expand the colony. Seeing swarmers is a sign of potential infestation.

Bats

While bats are not especially common on the West Coast, the New England area is home to a few species of bats. Bats are the only mammals capable of sustained flight. They eat mosquitoes and other pests, providing the world’s largest natural pest control. However, bats will sometimes wander into your home and become pests themselves.

Bats can harbor diseases, like rabies, making a bite very dangerous. Their feces can house spores which can cause histoplasmosis, a deadly respiratory illness. That’s not to mention the ruckus that bats are capable of making.

Bat extermination is actually illegal because of their environmental contributions, but that doesn’t mean they should be free to wander your attic. It’s necessary that you call professionals if you believe you have bats in your home. Professionals will remove the bats safely and make sure they don’t return.