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What Are Ground Beetles?
Ground beetles are pests that you might not be very familiar with. As nocturnal creatures, they don’t come out often during the day, so unless they get into your house or you spend a lot of time in your garden, you’re unlikely to see them.
Ground beetles are about half an inch in length. They have flattened, hard bodies with distinctive lengthwise ridges on their wings. Their coloring is dark and shiny, and can often look metallic. Ground beetles have three pairs of legs and are very fast runners. Although they can fly, they rarely do so.
Are Ground Beetles Dangerous?
Ground beetles are considered nuisance pests and are not known to be dangerous to humans. They do not spread diseases, and although they can bite, they rarely do. They are most often found outside feeding on insects, but can become a nuisance to homeowners if they make their way inside in large numbers
If too many ground beetles get onto your property, they can become a problem for your garden. Some species eat plants and seeds, while others eat bugs that are beneficial to your soil.
What Causes Ground Beetles?
Ground beetles commonly live outdoors and can often be found under woodpiles, piles of leaves, fallen trees, and stones. They become active and feed at night and can be drawn to your home by light. Ground beetles make their way inside underneath doors, through cracks or gaps around windows, and through other small openings around your house.
How Do I Get Rid of Ground Beetles?
If ground beetles are already present in your home, vacuum and clean the area in which they were located. This should be followed up by professional pest control treatment for ground beetles. At All-American Pest Control, we can help to eliminate and prevent ground beetles with our Perimeter Plus Pest Control Program. This will keep these nuisance pests out of your house and stop them from destroying your garden and landscaping.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Get Rid of Ground Beetles Myself?
There are things that you can do around your home to help prevent ground beetle infestations, but the most effective and safe way to control and eliminate ground beetles is to contact a pest control company at the first sign of a problem. If you’ve noticed ground beetles in or around your home, contact the Nashville pest control specialists at All-American Pest Control today. Serving Middle Tennessee since 1961, we have the knowledge and tools to resolve your ground beetle problem.
How Can I Prevent A Ground Beetle Infestation?
To prevent ground beetles from being attracted to your property and entering your home, there are several things you can do:
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Seal any gaps or cracks around windows and doors and in your home's foundation.
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Since ground beetles can be drawn to light, you may consider switching out your outdoor lighting for bulbs that are less attractive to insects, such as sodium vapor yellow lights.
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Clean up leaf litter in your yard to reduce the areas where ground beetles can hide.
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Reduce moisture around your property.
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Remove wood and rock piles that are around the exterior of your house.
Why Choose All-American Pest Control?
All-American Pest Control is committed to delivering thorough treatments from trained professionals. With over 60 years of pest control experience, we know how to effectively eliminate your ground beetle problem.
Our home pest control covers over 47 common pests. If ground beetles are in or around your house, our treatments will take care of them. We provide quarterly services that provide a continuous barrier of protection around the perimeter of your house, keeping pests out all year long.
