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Appearance<\/strong><\/p>\n Fleas are tiny\u201a wingless insects measuring about 1\/6 inch in length and are laterally flattened. Their bodies are shiny and reddish brown in color and are covered with microscopic hair to allow for easy movement through animal fur.<\/p>\n Behavior\u201a Diet & Habits<\/strong><\/p>\n Adults are parasites that draw blood from a host. Larvae feed on organic debris\u201a particularly the feces of adult fleas\u201a which contain undigested blood. Fleas commonly prefer to feed on hairy animals such as dogs\u201a cats\u201a rabbits\u201a rats\u201a mice and other domesticated or wild animals. Although fleas do not have wings\u201a they are capable of jumping long distances.<\/p>\n Habitat<\/strong><\/p>\n Fleas are ectoparasites of animals\u201a meaning they live on the outside of the body and need to feed on the blood of these animals in order to produce eggs. Because fleas usually feed and lay their eggs while the pet is sleeping\u201a the pet\u2019s resting areas are where the most fleas will be found. Many pets acquire fleas outside in the yard\u201a which can lead to a flea infestation inside the home.<\/p>\n Reproduction<\/strong><\/p>\n Eggs are not attached to the host. Eggs will hatch on the ground\u201a in rugs\u201a carpet\u201a bedding\u201a upholstery or cracks in the floor. Most hatch within two days. One female flea can lay about 18 eggs a day and just 20 fleas on a dog can produce 360 eggs per day and over 2\u201a000 eggs in a week. After the home is treated\u201a it may take up to two weeks or more before fleas are no longer seen. Vacuuming as often as possible after treatment can help shorten this time period.<\/p>\n Do fleas carry disease?<\/strong><\/p>\n Yes\u201a fleas can transmit diseases when taking a blood meal from a host or via contaminated fecal pellets. Some flea\u2013borne diseases include plague\u201a flea\u2013borne typhus\u201a flea tapeworm and tungiasis.<\/p>\n Tips for Control<\/strong><\/p>\n Controlling a flea infestation successfully requires four steps:<\/p>\n Obviously\u201a the pet is critical to minimizing flea infestations\u201a and regular grooming helps to limit fleas on the pet. For this reason\u201a customers need to keep the pet groomed and treated with on-animal flea control products. Consult your veterinarian for assistance in treating your pets for fleas and ticks.<\/p>\n Any flea management will be less effective if the home is not prepared properly by completing the following steps:<\/p>\n Appearance<\/strong><\/p>\n Ticks vary in color by species. Adult ticks can be smaller than a sunflower seed (over 1 cm long if engorged with blood)\u201a while tick larvae can be less than 1 mm. Common problem ticks include the American dog tick\u201a deer or blacklegged tick and lone star tick.<\/p>\n Behavior\u201a Diet & Habits<\/strong><\/p>\n Often found near wooded and highly vegetated areas. Some species require moisture to survive. Females and males of most species feed on blood of mammals\u201a birds and reptiles. Each tick species does have a preferred host\u201a although most ticks will feed on whatever blood is available to them. Thus\u201a ticks are known to bite livestock\u201a deer\u201a humans\u201a dogs and cats.<\/p>\n Reproduction<\/strong><\/p>\n There are four stages in a tick\u2019s lifecycle \u2013 egg\u201a larval\u201a nymphal and adult. Ticks have only six legs during their larval stage and eight legs during their nymphal and adult stages. They consume blood meals during all stages. Pathogens\u201a or organisms that cause diseases in the animals they infect\u201a can be passed through the stages of a tick\u2019s life cycle.<\/p>\n Signs of aTick Infestation<\/strong><\/p>\n Tick signs usually are the ticks themselves on the pet\u201a crawling around the home\u201a inside and exterior walls in the evening or throughout the day\u201a patio\u201a porch etc. Secondary signs can include medical symptoms from diseases or fluids transmitted by ticks. These can vary and are best left to a medical professional for diagnosis.<\/p>\n Prevention \/ Control<\/strong><\/p>\n Ticks also seek safety in hidden locations within homes. Repairing any crevices or gaps and keeping grass cut short outside may discourage infestations. The disposal of all empty bird and rodent nesting materials is also necessary\u201a as ticks will readily infest these items.<\/p>\n Ticks found on pets or people require cautious and thorough removal. Ticks should be grasped using a gloved hand behind the head by tweezers or forceps which is the most efficient removal technique; and pulled slowly away from the host\u2019s skin. Crushing the tick may lead to the release of further dangerous fluids; which may further expose the victim to harmful bacteria and diseases. It is important that the mouthparts be completely removed from the wound\u201a as well. Infected areas should be thoroughly washed and disinfected. If there are medical concerns resulting from a tick or flea bite\u201a seek medical attention immediately. Hands should be thoroughly washed after the tick is properly disposed of.<\/p>\n If you suspect a tick infestation\u201a call The Pest Destructo Co.<\/p>\n Bees and wasps are commercially valuable and an important part of our ecosystem as pollinators and insect predators\u201a but in the wrong place at the wrong time\u201a wasps and bees can become a serious pest. If their hive or nest is distrusted\u201a bees and wasps become very defensive and will swarm and sting as a means of protection. If you think you may have a bee or wasp infestation\u201a The Pest Destructo Co. can help you first determine whether you\u2019re actually dealing with wasps or bees and liaise with an apiarist to have the bees safely and effectively removed.<\/p>\n Weevils are actually beetles that occur in a wide range of colors and body shapes. They range in size from about 3 mm to over 10 mm in length and are usually brownish to black in color. Some have scales or shiny hairs covering part of their bodies. The most distinctive feature of weevils is the shape of their head. An adult weevil has an elongated head that forms a snout. The mouth is at the end of the snout.<\/p>\n Diet<\/strong><\/p>\n Weevils feed on plants in the larval stage and as adults. Most weevils are found in fields\u201a gardens or orchards\u201a while some attack stored grains and seeds. However\u201a a few weevils become structural pests. These are the weevils that upset homeowners because they invade homes in the cupboards where grit\u201a flour etc\u201a are found. They often invade in great numbers during the fall\u201a summer and winter\u201a then leave in the spring.<\/p>\n Weevil Control<\/strong><\/p>\n Homeowners might not notice weevils when they are gathered on the outside of the home. But if the weevils manage to find an opening and invade the home\u201a the homeowner often finds hundreds of insects crawling on the walls and windowsills. Most likely\u201a homeowners seeing weevils indoors are dealing with the stored product species. The most important control methods are to find the infested material and eliminate it. Careful inspection of items before purchasing can help prevent getting a new infestation. Products with holes or signs of damage on the packaging should not be purchased.<\/p>\n Behavior\u201a Diet & Habits<\/strong><\/p>\n Millipedes normally live outdoors and thrive in damp places. Around homes they live in flowerbeds and gardens. They can also be found under mulch\u201a piles of dead leaves\u201a or under piles of grass clippings. Millipedes also live under structures like dog houses and storage sheds. They eat dead leaves and decaying wood particles that they find.<\/p>\n In the fall\u201a millipedes often migrate and move out of their normal habitat. Research suggests they may be trying to get ready for winter. However\u201a millipedes have also been seen migrating after a heavy rain has flooded their habitat. During these migrations\u201a millipedes often find their way into homes.<\/p>\n When they come to a home\u201a millipedes gather on porches and patios. They climb the foundation of the home and they often find entryways. They enter through basement doors and windows\u201a crawlspace vents\u201a and garage doors. They may also hide under furniture or boxes of stored items. As they move around\u201a many millipedes move into the living space of the home often in great numbers. Millipedes can enter homes by crawling under doors that have missing weather stripping or through windows that are not tightly sealed when closed.<\/p>\n Reproduction<\/strong><\/p>\n Millipedes deposit their eggs in the soil. Most species reach sexual maturity in the second year and live several years after that.<\/p>\n Signs of a Millipede Infestation<\/strong><\/p>\n Other than the sightings of the millipedes\u201a there aren\u2019t many distinct signs of their presence.<\/p>\n For more information or to schedule an inspection\u201a please call The Pest Destructo Co.<\/p>\n Appearance<\/strong><\/p>\n Snakes vary greatly depending on the species. Overall\u201a they lack fully developed legs and eyelids. They range from around 10 cm to several meters in length. Many snakes found in the Bahamas such as the Bahamian Boas\u201a Brown Racer\u201a Pygma Boa\u201a Blind Snakes\u201a Corn snakes and Thread Snakes are nonvenomous and pose no risk to humans other than fright or a potential secondary infection in a bite. Though many people fear them\u201a snakes are a very important part of our ecosystem. They help control pest populations for a variety of animals such as rats. Despite this\u201a many people have a deep\u2013seated fear of snakes and don\u2019t want any around their homes.<\/p>\n Snakes are cold\u2013blooded animals\u201a which is why they sun in the warmer months and go into hibernation during the colder.<\/p>\n Reproduction<\/strong><\/p>\n Snakes often mate in the spring. Some species lay eggs\u201a while others give birth to live young. The number of offspring varies by species.<\/p>\n Whether snakes already populate your land or there\u2019s a worry they might\u201a a couple of steps can help prevent a long\u2013term stay:<\/p>\n Remove as much of their preferred habitat as possible. Snakes like something to hide in like wood piles\u201a piles of debris\u201a high grass and overgrown vegetation. If such harborage is removed\u201a snakes will relocate. Then\u201a seal any openings leading into structures.<\/p>\n All snakes should be treated with respect and left alone regardless of venom. 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TICKS<\/h3>\n
BEES & WASPS<\/h3>\n
WEEVILS<\/h3>\n
MILLIPEDES<\/h3>\n
SNAKES<\/h3>\n