Prepare for Termite Swarm Season in Springfield
As temperatures start to rise, you might notice an increase in termite swarms around your home, raising concerns about potential damage to your wooden structures. Subterranean termites have specific swarming behaviors that can catch you off guard, especially if you’re unprepared. Recognizing the signs early is crucial, but are you aware of what to look […]
Why Chilton’s?
Chilton’s Environmental Termite & Pest Control is family owned and operated; in business since 1994. You can count on us to eliminate your pest problem and to keep your home free from those pesky nuisances. We specialize in termites, ants, spiders, fleas, and rodents. Chilton’s Environmental is fully licensed and certified in Missouri. Chilton’s Environmental Termite […]
How to Prevent Pests
Here are some basic tips on how to keep pests away! Of course, if you ever have a pest problem feel free to give us a call: we offer Free Inspections! 1. Leftovers: Ants love them! Store food in airtight containers like Tupperware or jars with rubber seals on the lids. 2. Keep a tight lid on your […]
Tick Bites: Symptoms and Treatments
Ticks are common throughout the United States. They live outdoors in grass, trees, shrubs, and leaf piles. Unfortunately for us, they’re attracted to people and their four-legged pets, and can easily move between the two. If you’ve spent any time outdoors, you’ve likely encountered ticks at some point. Tick bites are often harmless, in which […]
Unpacking Bed Bugs
Now that school is out and summer is officially here families are packing their bags to head out on vacation. Whether your vacation takes you to a local lake or one of the coasts, bed bugs are a key concern. Bed bugs have become more worrisome for travelers, as they can be found in many different […]
A No Stings Summer
Summer is when stinging insects thrive, and Missourians need to take the proper precautions to keep wasp infestations at bay. While some stinging insects are beneficial to our environment, such as bees, others – including wasps, yellowjackets, and hornets – can pose a threat to people and structures. Stinging insects can nest in a variety of locations: trees, […]
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 […]
Is there a mouse in the house?
Kids are back in school, temperatures are starting to cool, and fall is approaching… Mice are on the hunt for new sources of shelter, food and water for winter. Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it has allowed a house mouse to thrive. Mice will readily explore your home using wall voids, utility pipes and […]
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 […]
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 […]
