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common pest issues we treat in springville
Homeowners in Springville may also have mice, rats and other rodents to contend with, as well as wasps and cockroaches.
Common types of pests we treat include:
For all your pest control needs, call us at proof. We’ll treat your home specifically for your particular unwanted invader so your property can be pest-free once more!
spider control in springville, ut
Any wooded area will see lots of spiders, so homes near Wayne Bartholomew Family Park and Spring Acres park are likely to be especially susceptible. Of course, spiders can be found throughout the rest of the city as well, but these areas tend to see them frequently.
House spiders and wolf spiders make their homes in Springville, and these varieties are typically not dangerous. Black widows can be cause for concern, though, as their bites can be quite painful.
Spiders are drawn to houses that can provide:
- Shelter: Spiders escape extreme weather conditions by hiding away in dark corners, basements, crawlspaces, and attics.
- Keep all food in airtight containers
- 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.
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
springville ant control
Ants are one of the most common pests around. They are social insects, which means that they live and travel with their colonies. Ants are known by homeowners everywhere for invading countless kitchens and putting quite a damper on summer BBQs! After hibernating underground all winter, ants are ready to escape their nests and eat come springtime. Leaving trails of scent, ants guide hundreds or even thousands of soldiers from their colonies to their chosen source of food.
To prevent an ant invasion in your home, you need to:
- Avoid leaving cat or dog food outside
- Keep all food in airtight containers
- Avoid leaving leftover food sitting on the counter for too long
- Clean up and food or drink spills right away
- Keep floors swept and mopped
Carpenter Ant Removal
Carpenter ants are common in Springville as well. These ants are large and black, so they are relatively easy to spot on your property. They prefer damp, rotten wood, so they are common in and around homes near water features like Provo Bay.
Carpenter ants burrow into the wood, but they do not eat it. However, they can still cause significant damage to your home, especially if it is older, so call proof. right away if you suspect you might have an infestation! Carpenter ants are one of 30+ common Utah pests covered on our popular Pest Free Guarantee™ service.
wasp removal in springville
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
If you discover a wasp nest on your property, it is best to reach out to a professional pest control team right away.
springville 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.
pocket gopher removal
Known for building complex underground tunnels, gophers damage lawns, destroy gardens, and kill trees in yards. These rodents can grow to be up to 10 inches long and prefer to live alone. They are easily identified by their brown fur, small ears, long teeth, small eyes, and short tails. As vegetarians, these pests survive off of shrubs, plants, roots, trees, and grass, making them a gardener’s worst nightmare.
To prevent these pests from making their way onto your property and destroying your yard, you can:
- Bury mesh wire fencing underground
- Lay down a barrier of gravel around the perimeter of your yard
- Plant your shrubs, veggies, and other plants in raised garden boxes
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our pest control services
No matter the extent of the pest problem you are experiencing, you can count on the experienced professionals at proof. pest control to handle it.
We can handle over 30 different kinds of pests, including:
We also offer commercial pest control services. Whatever pest you find in your home or business, you can rest easy knowing that our Orem pest control team is on the job.
Give us a call at 801-999-1017 or send us a message to schedule pest control in Springville.