proof. Pest Control in Walled Lake, MI

Common Pest Issues We Treat in Walled Lake

Common types of pests we treat in Michigan include:

• Rodents: moles, voles

• Spiders

• Carpenter Ants

• Termites

Stinkbugs and boxelder bugs are common late summer and early fall pests in Walled Lake. Sometimes they even crop up during the middle of winter if we get a few warm days in a row!

Termite Control in Walled Lake

Costing billions of dollars’ worth of damage each year, termites are every homeowner’s worst nightmare. Since they are often hidden away within the structure of a home, they can be there for years before a homeowner finally discovers them. The three types of termites are subterranean, drywood, and dampwood. All in search of wood, termites have the potential to cause extensive, irreversible damage to your home.

Things that attract termites include:

• Excess foliage

• Piles of wood

• Dead or decaying trees

• Mulch

• Cellulose material

• Clogged gutters

• Warm, dark places

• Moist soil

If you notice winged ants, mud tubes, wings that have been shed, or structural damage to your home, you might be facing a termite infestation.

Walled Lake Carpenter Ant Control

Carpenter ants are known for chewing through wood to build their elaborate nests. Many people believe that these ants eat wood, but they actually just tunnel through it and chew on it in order to break away pieces needed for their nests.

In order to avoid structural damage to your home, there are a few things you can do to prevent carpenter ant infestations.

These include:

• Eliminate non-essential water sources in your yard and home

• Trim trees and shrubs to keep them away from the home

• Seal any cracks or openings around doors and windows

• Store piles of wood away from the home

Because they prefer wood that is softened by moisture or fungus, it is best to monitor the wood surrounding your home and remove it if it is damp or coated in fungus.

Mosquito Control in Walled Lake

Because the city is surrounded by so much water, mosquitoes are a common problem in Walled Lake. Similar to dragonflies, mosquitoes develop in water and then leave it once they become adults.

Mosquitoes can use almost any amount of stagnant water to reproduce, from large water sources like ponds and marshes to very small ones like old bird feeders or tires.

Most mosquito activity happens in the morning or evening during the summer months.

If you’re tired of dealing with mosquitoes in your yard during the summer, give us a call today! Our Mosquito Control service effectively reduces mosquito populations around your home by more than 80%!

Walled Lake Pavement Ant Control

Also called “slab ants”, pavement ants are a common pest in Walled Lake residential neighborhoods, especially near pavement sources like driveways and foundations.

Like other Michigan ant species, pavement ants are most visible in the spring and summer when young flying pavement ants swarm after rainy days to mate, and then the young queens go off to establish new nests.

Pavement ants earned their name because they normally nest under pavement or large stones. It’s common to find their nests around both concrete foundations and brick walkways in Walled lake homes.

We are experts in treating ant infestations, so if you think you may be dealing with pavement ants, carpenter ants or any other ants, call us today for a free, custom quote!