Springtails

Are you afraid of spiders?

by All American Pest Control on April 20, 2011

Afraid of spiders The fear of spiders is the third most common fear… just behind death and public speaking. Here in Middle Tennessee we find 6 very common spiders. These spiders include the House Spider, Hobo Spider, Wolf Spider, Cellar Spider, Jumping Spider, Black Widow Spider and Brown Recluse Spider.

Our customers find that our Perimeter Pest Control program and/or our Green Choice Pest Control program are effective treatments to get rid of spiders. With both program, you get superior exterior treatments to stop spiders before they get inside your home. We create an invisible barrier by treating the foundation of your home, window sills we can reach, splash blocks, garbage cans, garage door openings, and door openings. Both the Perimeter Pest Control and Green Choice Pest Control program, provide you with additional protection for up to 47 different Middle TN pests including…

 

  • Ants
  • Crickets
  • Firebrats
  • Earwigs
  • Silverfish
  • Flies
  • Roaches
  • Fleas
  • Wasps
  • Clovermites
  • Pillbugs
  • Sowbugs
  • Millipedes
  • Centipedes
  • Mice
  • Rats
  • Food Infesting Pests
  • Beetles
  • Weevils
  • Fungus Gnats
  • Spring Tails
  • Lady Bugs
  • Moths
  • Boxelder Bugs and
  • Carpenter Bees

Due to the nature of Brown Recluse Spiders, we recommend a bit more thorough process to reduce brown recluse spider populations. The process starts with a 2 week evaluation period to determine best treatment approach for your home and level of brown recluse activity.

If you need services for general spiders and/or brown recluse spiders, connect with us by phone, email or by filling out our Home Evaluation Form on our website.

What are these tiny, jumping flea like creatures?

by All American Pest Control on June 8, 2009

With all the rain that we have had since the beginning of March, it is very likely that you've seen some ants in your house. In June, rain and moisture contributes to calls regarding the wee little creature named a Springtail.

Springtail-Size

Springtails are very small wingless pests that occasionally invade your home. Damp conditions are preferred… so you'll most likely find springtails in basements, bathrooms, and kitchens… and sometimes around window sills.  They are 1-2 mm in size and can jump a mean 3-4 inches… which amazingly is about 100 times their body length.

A general pest control treatment or a Green Choice Pest Control treatment with an emphasis on kitchen, bathrooms, and water pipes will help greatly with a Springtail problem in Middle TN.