Greenville, SC Pest Control

Termites are social insects that spend the majority of their lives underground or within the wooden structures of their nest. In fact, reproductive termites are the only members of a colony that come out in the open, and even then, they only emerge to mate. 

Worker and soldier termites that make up most of the population stay undercover for their entire lives. Active colonies can go undetected for years as a result of this secretive behavior, and the longer infestations go unaddressed, the more serious the damage they cause. 

Most of the signs of termite infestations only become apparent after significant damage has occurred. 

These signs can include:

• Windows and doors that become hard to open or close
• Wood that sounds hollow when tapped
• Blistering wood or bubbling paint
• Mud tubes on exterior walls
• Termite swarms or piles of discarded wings of termite swarmers

Rather than wait for signs that termites have already damaged your home, it's best to invest in annual termite inspections from the professionals at Core Pest Solutions. We can help you stop termites in their tracks.

How To Tell If Your Home Has A Cockroach Problem

Cockroaches are another secretive pest. These insects are nocturnal, only venturing out at night. They are exceptionally skilled at hiding and lightning fast at finding cover when you snap on the lights. Often seeing live roaches is the final sign of an infestation. To catch these invasive pests before they have a chance to grow their population, you'll need to keep an eye out for other signs. 

Some of the early signs of cockroaches include cockroach droppings, which may look like pepper flakes on countertops and inside drawers. The droppings of larger cockroaches, like American cockroaches, are bigger and can often be mistaken for mouse droppings. Another tell-tale sign is egg casings or shed exoskeletons near active areas such as bathrooms, basements, kitchens, and laundry rooms. Finally, as infestations grow, you may notice a musty odor in areas with active populations.

Easy Tricks To Keep Ants Out Of Your Greenville Home

Ants are some of the most common pests throughout the country, and ants are no exception. 

You can keep ants out of your  home by limiting the three factors that attract them: 

• Food: Ants are highly motivated by food, and they don't need giant quantities. A single drop of soda can be a landmine for a hungry ant. Limit ants’ access to food by storing leftovers in airtight containers, covering trash cans with tight-fitting lids, and cleaning up floors and countertops.
• Water: Water is another resource that ants are after. Restrict their access in your home by fixing leaks, maintaining drainage, and using dehumidifiers in poorly ventilated areas. 
• Shelter: Ants will only settle in homes where they find access. Minimize entry points by sealing cracks and crevices in your home's exterior walls and foundation, replacing torn screens, and installing weather-stripping and door sweeps. 

Limiting these attracting factors will make ants less likely to invade your home. If you need help preventing ants or eliminating an existing infestation, the experts at Core Pest Solutions can help. Call today and ask about our ant control options.