Ants and cockroaches
Food, moisture and access points can influence activity in kitchens and bathrooms.
Home services / Pest control
Make room for home, not pests
Find help identifying and addressing common household pests with an approach suited to the pest and the space.
Ants and cockroaches · Mice and spiders · Moisture-loving pests · Other household pests
What service can cover
Practical options for your home.
Mice and spiders
A provider can look for signs of activity and discuss targeted treatment and entry points.
Moisture-loving pests
Silverfish, centipedes, millipedes and earwigs may be found around damp spaces.
Other household pests
House crickets, clothes moths and termites each call for identification and a suitable approach.
A closer look
Start with where you see activity
A trail near a window or repeated sightings under a sink can help a provider assess the situation. Sealed food, dry surfaces and closed gaps can support a treatment plan.
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Clothes moths in stored fabrics
Check wool garments, blankets and closet corners for fabric damage or fine webbing. Clean items before long-term storage and use closed containers to limit access to stored clothing.
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House crickets near entries
House crickets may gather around exterior doors, garages and utility-room edges. Door sweeps, closed gaps and removing food crumbs can make those routes and indoor spaces less inviting.
Termite service
What a termite assessment looks at
Termite service follows activity paths through soil and structural wood, including foundations and crawl-space edges.
Possible clues
Mud tubes, discarded wings or damaged wood can prompt closer inspection, but do not confirm termite activity on their own.
Areas of focus
The inspection can include foundations, crawl-space edges and wood close to soil to determine whether termite service is appropriate.
Mice and storage
Reduce food access and entry routes
Once mice reach a room, pantry goods and undisturbed stored items can give them easy access to food and nesting material.
Close access
Check the lower edge of exterior doors and where utility lines pass through walls; close gaps with material suited to the surface.
Store deliberately
Keep pantry food in closed containers and avoid leaving piles of cardboard or fabric undisturbed.
Helpful answers
Questions homeowners ask.
Why do ants return to the same place?
Food, moisture or a route into the home may draw them back. Identification and attention to the entry route can guide treatment.
Can moisture attract pests?
Damp areas can be inviting to several common household pests. Reducing moisture may help alongside professional service.
Does every pest need the same treatment?
No. The pest, location and extent of activity affect the approach a provider recommends.
A place to start
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