Does Rome, Georgia have household pests?

If you’ve spent any time in Georgia at all you will know for sure that we have pests. We have everything from nuisance pests, like ants and silverfish, to pests that cost United States homeowners nearly 5 billion dollars each year, like those humble termites. From bats to bedbugs, fleas to groundhogs, and mice to millipedes, we sure do have plenty! Yup, Georgia has pests–enough to go around and enough for everybody to get a fair share.

But what if you don’t want your “fair share” of pests?

If you have decided you have had enough in dealing with pests, there are a number of things you can do to deter them.

  • Inspect the outside or your foundation and walls for gaps or cracks and seal up all openings with a caulking gun. Insects can squeeze through the tiniest of spaces and mice only need a hole the size of a dime to get in.
  • Repair any leaks in your roof and check that your gutters and downspouts are working properly. Make sure downspouts direct water several feet away from your foundation. Bugs and animals are drawn to moisture.
  • Trim back all trees and bushes several feet from your home. Pests use these as bridges to get to your walls and vulnerable roofline.
  • Remove any standing water near your home or in your yard as these provide water for pests, as well as a breeding ground for insects such as mosquitoes.
  • Do not stack firewood or other building materials near your home. Place these items away from your house and up off the ground. Many pests find shelter in these items.
  • Make sure all your garbage containers have tight fitting lids. Use a bungee cord to secure lids if needed.
  • Thoroughly clean your home, especially areas where food is present. Focus on problem spots like under the toaster, under the fridge, and between the stove and the cabinet. Pests will feed on just about anything they can find, and cockroaches are especially fond of those tight spaces.
  • Keep all food items stored in the refrigerator or in tightly sealed containers. Insects and rodents are drawn to the smell of food, and if they chew into items, your food may be contaminated with bacteria, urine, or feces.
  • If you can’t wash dishes right away, keep them in a sink full of soapy water.
  • Only put pet food down at mealtimes. Otherwise, keep their food in sealed containers. Pests love pet food.

The Advantage of Active Pest Control:

If you really do not want your fair share of household pests in your Rome home, consider Active Pest Control Advantage. Active Pest Control offers three pest plans, with Active Pest Control Advantage being the best all-around choice. It starts with a FREE home inspection and ends with a satisfied customer. Advantage includes the following:

  • Year-round pest control
  • Rodent monitoring and control
  • SENTRICON® TERMITE COLONY ELIMINATION SYSTEM
  • Re-service at no extra charge

If you want to be bug-free this new year, consider Active Pest Control and Active Pest Control Advantage. You’ll be glad you did.

Proactive vs Reactive

Is it better to wait till your son is twelve years old and he starts to complain about his teeth aching before you bring him to the dentist? Or, is it better to bring him to the dentist periodically through his childhood and have his teeth properly maintained? It is obvious, isn’t it? If you don’t bring your son in for regular teeth cleanings and examinations, you’re not only going to deal with a nightmare when he starts to complain about the pain in his mouth, he could lose his teeth. There are some things in life that cost you more money and more discomfort if you wait till a problem arises. Pest control is one of them.

What is better, finding out that termites have been eating away at the support beams in your home for years or having your home protected year round with the most advanced termite products available? Is it better to learn that carpenter ants have damaged that back wall of your garage so badly that the entire structure has to be replaced or have ongoing pest control inspections that find problems like these and correct them before the damage is done? This is also obvious. What’s worse is that there are some pest problems that we live with for years and never realize that pests are to blame. Disease-spreading pests, like cockroaches and rodents, can cause illness in a home that is often mistaken for the flu. This can go on for years before the dots are finally connected.

What Proactive Pest Control Looks Like

Here at Active Pest Control we offer a FREE inspection of your property to locate and identify any pests that may be present in your home. Then we offer three levels of pest control at fixed monthly rates that work to proactively keep pests out of your home.

  • The Active Pest Control Edge plan: For $30/month Active Pest Control offers year-round protection against common household pests.
  • The Active Pest Control Advantage plan: For $55/month ($295 for initial month) Active Pest Control offers the same as the Edge plan PLUS rodent monitoring and control, and the SENTRICON® Termite Elimination System.
  • The Active Pest Control Complete plan: For $105/month ($195 for initial month) Active Pest Control offers everything the Advantage plan offers, PLUS seasonal mosquito reduction, and seasonal fire ant reduction.

So, what kind of home do you want to live in? One where you are continually at risk of finding out that pests have already done the damage? Or, a home where you are proactive to make sure that you and your family are protected against the damages and diseases that can come with pest invasion? Give us a call today and get plugged into year-round pest protection from Active Pest Control. Proactive pest control is always the best way to go.