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proof. Pest Control in broomfield, co

common pest issues we treat in broomfield

No matter the type of pests you are dealing with, proof. Pest Control can help to remove the pests and get your home or business back to normal.

Common types of pests we treat in Broomfield include:

• Spiders: Black widows, Hobo spiders
• Rodents: rats
• Wasps
• Termites

broomfield spider control

Spiders are one of the most common pests in Colorado, and Aurora is no exception. The main types of spiders we see are black widows, wolf spiders, and house spiders (a generic name for normal types of spiders you find indoors).

Spiders are drawn to houses that can provide:

• Shelter: Spiders escape extreme weather conditions by hiding away in dark corners, basements, crawlspaces, and attics.
• Mates: During mating season, males will enter your home in search of mates.
• Food: Other pests are spiders’ main source of food, so they will come into a home if they know there are plenty of other pests there.

Regardless of what kind of spiders you’re seeing around your home or business, we can take care of them for you!

Black Widows

Easily recognizable by the red hourglass shape on their bellies, black widows are a feared spider among many. While their bites don’t often cause death, their venom is 15 times stronger than that of a rattlesnake, making them quite dangerous. Symptoms of a black widow bite include nausea, paralysis of the diaphragm, and muscle aches.

Black widows survive off other pests and insects such as:

• Ants
• Beetles
• Cockroaches
• Scorpions

Black widows prefer to hide away in dark, dry, man-made structures such as barns, decks, outhouses, sheds, woodpiles, and more. Inside a home, they are commonly found in dimly lit crawl spaces, garages, and basements.

Hobo Spiders

The Hobo spider hitched rides with humans along Pacific Northwest highways to distribute itself in 6 American states. Hobo spiders are aggressive house spiders that are quite difficult to identify due to the similarities they share with other spiders. They love to hide in dark, moist spaces—such as basements and crawl spaces—and are often found in holes, cracks, and crevices. Hobo spiders are not great at climbing, so you will almost always find them underground.

In order to prevent hobo spiders in your home:

• Seal common entry points such as cracks along the foundation
• Replace all window screens that have holes
• Clear away clutter from basement or garage
• Avoid storing shoes on the floor
• Keep basement dry

wasp control in broomfield

During late summer and early fall, wasps come out in full force as they search for food to sustain themselves through winter. While they typically do not sting unless they are provoked, having a wasp colony near your home can be incredibly unsafe for you and your family, particularly for those who are allergic to wasps. Unlike bees, wasps can sting over and over again thanks to their smooth stingers.

To keep wasps away, you should:

• Avoid leaving meat or sweet drinks sitting outside
• Keep your trashcans sealed up
• Keep your doors and windows shut
• Don’t leave trash lying around
• Cover or fill any holes in the ground

There are several types of wasp that call Broomfield home, including yellow jackets, bald-faced hornets and paper wasps, to name a few. These stinging insects tend to be quite aggressive and can sting multiple times, so it is a good idea to let the professionals here at proof. handle their removal for you!

If you have a lot of trees on your property or live near the Carolyn Holmberg Preserve, take extra care in late summer or early fall since that’s when we see the most wasp activity in Broomfield.

broomfield, co termite control

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.

rodent & rat removal in broomfield, co

Rats are one of the most dreaded pests around. With the ability to squeeze through a hole as small as the size of a quarter and chew through glass, cinderblock, wire, and aluminum, rats have no problem making their way into homes.

They can potentially wreak tons of havoc on a home by:

• Contaminating food by eating it, urinating on it, and leaving droppings on it
• Spreading diseases and bacteria throughout a home
• Chewing through wires, which can start a fire
• Chewing through the structure of a home

In order to keep these pests away, seal any holes or cracks along the foundation of your home, store food in airtight containers, keep your home clean, and keep all storage areas dry and clean.

mice removal in broomfield

Mice can squeeze themselves through a hole the size of a pen, which means it is incredibly easy for them to make their way into a home. They typically enter homes in the winter months looking for a place that can provide shelter, food, and water. These tiny pests carry over 200 human pathogens, making them incredibly harmful. By leaving urine and droppings throughout a home, they can seriously endanger a family.

To keep mice out of your home, you should:

• Seal any holes along the foundation of your home
• Never leave food out
• Empty your kitchen trash cans often
• Keep your home clean and free of clutter
• Keep storage areas organized, clean, and dry