If you’re new to the homeowner thing, you may be thinking more about how to pay for your mortgage or which room to paint first, and less about which pests you may encounter from the previous owner’s neglect. If you run into any of the common pests while making your new home cozy and comfortable, call our pest control technicians in Phoenix, AZ to get rid of them fast.
1. Mice and Rats
If you live in the city, you may see rats. If you live in the suburbs, you may see mice. These rodents like to set up shop in boxes of old clothing, insulation, and more. They’ll leave droppings everywhere and even chew through wiring.
2. Ants
Ants are a big problem in any home, especially if the previous owners weren’t so careful with wiping up crumbs. While you may spot a few ants on your countertops, keep in mind there are probably hundreds more behind the walls.
3. Stink Bugs
Stink bugs, as well as Asian beetles, boxelder bugs and cluster flies, are all known as “overwintering pests”. Out in nature, they usually make their homes in corn husks, soybean foliage, and other crops. However, when gardeners and farmers cultivate their crops, this disturbance displaces the insects, spurring them to fly towards the nearest structure for shelter. That may be your home, shed or outbuilding.
4. Cockroaches
Poor sanitation habits often result in cockroach invasions. It’s not always easy to know you’re living amongst roaches. That’s because they usually only come out at night. Be diligent about proper sanitation; better yet, do a deep clean before you even move in to avoid an infestation of these insects. Once they set up shop in your home, they are extremely difficult to eradicate without a cockroach professional’s help.
5. Bed Bugs
These parasitic insects can lurk in the shadows for months without a blood meal. So just because the home you have moved into has been vacant for a couple months, doesn’t mean bed bugs aren’t lying in wait. If possible, don’t buy the existing furniture or bedding from the previous owners. It’s better to make a fresh start.
6. Termites
Termite inspections are not a requirement for most real estate transactions, but they should be. Termites are one of the most destructive pests we encounter, as they can cause thousands of dollars of damage to a home’s structure. Call a pest control company in Phoenix before moving in to ensure you’re not inheriting a termite problem.
In the end, pest prevention is key!
Phoenix Pest Control Company
If you’ve encountered these six common pests, or any other critters, contact us at 602-338-9223 to enlist the help of our efficient Phoenix pest control technicians. We have experience with all these pests and many more.
Professional pest control services in and around the Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, AZ area.