Wood Destroying Pests
Some of the most destructive pests are starting to come out of hibernation as the weather warms, which means more potential for your home to become infested. These pests can hide right under your nose without your knowledge (including in the wood structure of your home) – it’s when they start doing the worst damage that you start to notice. …
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Spring Invaders {Termites & Ants}
Spring brings out beautiful flowers, birds, and sunshine… and it also brings out some nasty pests. During the long cold winter, ants and termites usually live pretty dormant. However, as soon as the weather gets a little warmer, the swarms begin to wake up, move around, and start their search for food. Ants are so small that they can fit …
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Behind the Scenes of Chilton’s Pest Control
Chilton’s was started in 1995 because of a passion for protecting family, friends, and their homes and businesses from the potential dangers of bites and structural damage. Stella Chilton, the owner, is a huge proponent of being part of the community – she is a part of many networking groups like Chamber of Commerce, Networking Today, M.O.B., Working Women in Nixa, …
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Not Your Typical Winter Pest
The typical winter pests – mice, spiders, and bed bugs – take all of your attention when the cold weather starts to roll in. But there are more pests, obscure pests, that you still have to be on the look out for… Termites, Fleas and Moles. They may be considered summer pests, but trust us, they will bug you year …
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Fall Pest Control and Maintenance
The leaves are changing, the air is becoming crisper, and the pests are on the move! Fall is migration season for a lot of critters – trying to find warmth and shelter for the approaching winter months. Mice, spiders and cockroaches are the big 3 we’re going to cover. Mice: Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it has allowed …
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Voles and Moles, Oh My!
Have you ever been curious about what type of rodent has been eating your perennials and created the tunnels in your yard- well those critters are Voles and Moles. Fortunately there are ways of telling them apart and ways to get rid of them. First off, Moles are blind and funky looking, although humans rarely see them. Moles live underground and …
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Spring Time Pests
As warmer weather approaches, the shorts coming back out, barbecues set up on every block, people have a need to be outdoors! Even though we all appreciate the spring time for her beauty, the critters and pests get in between you and your families adventures. Ticks are one of the most fearful bugs for all of the outdoor enthusiasts. Ticks …
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Winter Pest Proofing
Shorter days and cooler nights remind us that winter is soon approaching and that we must take precautions to the pests that will be seeking refuge. As the weather gets cooler, common pests like mice, rats, cockroaches, spiders will look for shelter in warm structures to wait out old man winter- that is why it’s a great idea to include pest …
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Hello Fall! Hello Pests……
Cooler temperatures, changing leaves, Fall is a favorite for many, but for many pests the change in season indicates the need to find refuge from the winter weather ahead. Rodents, spiders, cockroaches and more will be migrating indoors to the warm temperatures and food that you provide. You must remember the importance that fall pest-proofing can play in keeping pests from …
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Carpenter Ants
Carpenter ants damage wood by excavating and creating galleries and tunnels for their nest. These areas are clean, i.e. they do not contain sawdust or other debris, and are smooth, with a well sanded appearance. The damage to wood structures is variable. The longer a colony is present in a structure, the greater the damage that can be done. Structural …
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