I wanted to let everyone know that this is the time of year that not only insects but small animals and rodents will try to get inside to stay warm as food sources are non existent and the heat that escapes the house is irresistible. Here are some things that you can look for and do to prevent them from getting cozy inside.
Hopefully these few tips will help keep the pests away. If something does make it through then feel free to go to www.bluechipexterminating.com for more tips, and control options for rodents, small animals, termites and general pest control for the entire St. Louis area.
It seems hard to believe that I found termite swarmers inside a home in the first week of February. The reason it is hard to believe is that termite swarmers are typically not found in homes until the end of March into the first few weeks of April for the St. Louis area. It is even harder to explain given the fact that we have had an abnormal amount of snow, in my opinion, along with really frigid temperatures. Needless to say we installed the Sentricon Termite Colony Elimination System, along with some above ground stations in the areas of activity to get the problem under control. Just a few reminders, in looking for termite activity the number one place to find them is in the floor joists under the front porch of the home. Look along the corners where the joists meet the sill plate, and header joist. You must also remove the insulation from between the joists as this will hide activity pretty easily. Call or visit Blue Chip Pest Services at 636-343-7900 or www.bluechipexterminating.com for more information or pest control or termite control options.