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How Do I Get Rid of Ants? - Custom Pest Control [PEST CONTROL SERVICES]

Ants Ant infestation is the most commonly reported pest problem. These tiny scavengers will enter your home or business looking for moisture and an accessible food source. Rotting or damp wood that is moldy can attract ants. Ants also feed on sugar, cheese, meats, vegetables, grease, peanut butter, and dead insects. Ants often enter a home through cracks around windows or doors, but they can find numerous entrances to your home or building. Once inside, the growing ant colony can become a problem quickly, as ants mature from juveniles to adults within a matter of days. It is necessary to properly identify the ant species that you have in order to effectively eradicate them. Of the thousands of species of ants, the four listed below are the most commonly found in the United States. Carpenter Ants: are about five eighths inches long. They tend to burrow in damp wood but have also been known to damage solid wood. They do not eat the wood, but simply remove it in order to build ...

Mold Services in Alabama - Pest Control Services Near Me

Mold Service in Alabama There are few things that can ruin the quality of your home like mold. Mold is a pervasive type of fungus that flourishes with moisture. Once mold has invaded your home, it can be exceptionally difficult to eradicate. This is why you need to be proactive and contact Custom Pest Control and schedule a mold inspection/assessment. Our Mold Inspector will provide you with a detailed inspection report. Mold specifically grows with continued exposure to water. Without water, mold spores have no opportunity to multiply. Therefore, issues with mold are directly related to problems with moisture in your home. This moisture can come from many sources. In some cases, water may get into your home through leaky pipes or cracks in the foundation. Mold is most common in kitchens and bathrooms, where water is used more often. Basements are also prone to problems. This is because damp air does not rise, and the lingering moisture in the air can lead to growth. Too many ...

What is an AWIR? [Alabama Wood Infestation Report?] - Pest Control Services

Termite Report (AWIR) Custom Pest Control 256-706-3315    Welcome Realtors, Home Buyers or Sellers: At Custom Pest Control, we understand the importance of promptness and customer service. We don't sell Pest Control Products, we sell our "SERVICE" and we believe that once you get used to our "SERVICE" you won't go anywhere else. We'll do whatever it takes to earn your business...and keep you happy. Need an AWIR (Alabama Wood Infestation Report)? Most Real Estate Closings require an inspection from a licensed-Bonded Termite Company. This report must be completed prior to 30 days of your Closing. This report is sometimes referred to as a TERMITE LETTER or a CLOSING LETTER. This report identifies any visible signs of an Active or previous infestation of: • Eastern Subterranean Termites • Dry Wood Termites • Wood Decay fungus • Powder Post Beetles • Old House Borers At Custom Pest Control, we will provide you with: • A prompt inspecti...

Termite Control in Alabama - Pest Control Services

Termite Control in Alabama In the southeast United States, including Alabama there are 13 to 14 Colonies of termites per acre that are naturally occurring in the soil. The colonies are located 6 to 8 feet in the ground with several different castes of termites performing different functions for the colony. The Queen termite can live up to 35 years, so termites will not go away on their own. Termites cause more damage each year to homes than fires and tornados combined with an estimated yearly damage of over a billion dollars. Termites are called the silent invader because the worker termite, the one that does the damage to your home, works 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They remain hidden in shelter tubes as they exit the colony in search for wood as food and normally eat the wood from the inside out. They gain access to your home through the smallest of cracks as small as 1/64 of an inch and can travel up to 150 feet a day in search for food. To them, your home is just a dead...

CUSTOM PEST CONTROL - Pest Control Services

 Pest Control Services Here are a few of the Pests that we control with a General Pest Control Service: German Roaches, American Roaches, Smokey Brown Roaches, Oriental Roaches, Centipedes, Millipedes, Mice, Rats, Fleas, Ants Monthly Services We treat your home like our home and until we gain control of the insects, we recommend returning monthly to treat the inside and the outside of your property. Once under control, a lot of our customers prefer a less frequent schedule. Of course, each home is different so our technician will customize a treatment plan that is both affordable and convenient for you. The products that we utilize for this service are specialized to control pests for a period of 30 days. The Micro-Encapsulated products are designed to disperse themselves after the technician leaves, which will leave a non-staining residual barrier. Visit http://YourPestControl.com BEST SUITED INSECTS FOR THIS SERVICE: Ants, Roaches, Spiders Quarterly Services ...