Pest Control Info
Bethany, LA

Aedes mosquitoes are a species of mosquito identified by their black body and white spots. Commonly known as ankle biters, these mosquitoes tend to bite hosts from the knee down. Aedes mosquitoes breed by laying their eggs in water, similar to the Anopheles mosquito. While both adult male and female mosquitoes feed on nectar, only females require blood to reproduce. They are most active during the early evening times.

Formosan termites have a brownish-yellow color with long, narrow and oval shaped bodies. They have translucent wings and grow up to 1/2 an inch in size. Formosan termites, also called “super-termites,” are members of large colonies that quickly consume wood and many other kinds of materials or structures. They live up to many years and are known as the most aggressive species of termites. Thorough inspections may be needed to determine formosan termite presence due to the difficulty in locating nests or damaged wood. Chemical barriers, baits, and even fumigation can be useful in getting rid of termites. Preventative measures while building new structures are extremely important in preventing infestations.

German cockroaches are known for their light brown color and dark brown stripes running down their backs. Once mature, they can reach up to 5/8 of an inch in length. They are drawn to starch, grease, and sugar. German cockroaches tend to nest in dark, humid, and low trafficked areas such as behind appliances and inside dark cabinets. Keep kitchens clean, garbage cans sealed, and fix any leaks to prevent them from being drawn to your home.

Solenopsis invicta are better known as the Red Imported Fire Ant. Their shiny bodies are red in color and can reach up 1/5 of an inch in length. These ants create colonies that can house up to 500,000 ants beneath the ground and are typically near a water source. As for food, Red Imported Fire Ants feed off of dead animals, sweet foods, and other insects.

Rice rats in Bethany, LA are smaller in stature only reaching about 5.5 inches in length. Their fur can be primarily brown or gray. The sides of their body are light gray and their bellies are a pure gray color. Rice rats can also be distinguished by their tails, which are brown on top and white on the bottom. They live outdoors and thrive in wet environments with dense vegetation. They’re omnivores and eat insects, fish, and grasses.

Brown recluse are about 3/8ths of an inch in size and are distinguishable by their pale brown color and violin-shaped marking near the base of their head. The name recluse comes from their penchant for spinning webs in dark, remote, and abandoned areas. Their venom is considered harmful to humans and bite sites will gradually turn into a large blister possibly developing into an ulcer. If bitten by a recluse, seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Bald-faced Hornets have black and white patterned bodies with predominantly white heads. They grow to be nearly 5/8ths of an inch in length. They build large nests made out of wood pulp on buildings, in trees, and in large shrubs. They feed off of live prey including: caterpillars, aphids, crickets, and other species of wasps. Bald-faced hornets remember faces for a certain period of time and will attack a person they have previously stung solely on the recognition from the past threat.

Ixodes scapularis, commonly known as Deer Ticks, are a species of tick that exhibit a reddish-brown coloration with a hard, black exoskeleton, and can grow up to 3 millimeters in length. These ticks are notorious for their ability to transmit Lyme disease, a debilitating bacterial infection. Deer Ticks are known to lurk in tall grass and brushy areas of Bethany, LA, waiting for a suitable host to walk by, at which point they attach themselves and begin feeding until fully engorged.