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Identifying and Eliminating Hobo Spiders this Fall
Whether you enjoy the color change in the leaves, the reduced temperature, or the calm before the holidays, fall is a beautiful time of the year. Unfortunately, the fall season also means that there are a lot of critters that want to find their way into your home. Hobo spiders in Utah aren’t specifically looking for a way inside. When the fall season hits, male hobo spiders leave their webs and begin looking for eligible female spiders. This time frame is when you are most likely to have a run in with a hobo spider. For more information about spiders, feel free to check out the hobo spider section of our learning center. Cautious Identification First off, you cannot positively identify a hobo spider based on color. Entomologists who have made the study of insects and spiders a part of their life have to use microscopes to give definitive identification.
Utah’s Best Rat Exterminators
While there are plenty of places on the internet that purport to have effective methods on DIY rat control, the truth is that professionals are professional because they have training and access to occasionally poisonous chemicals required to terminate an infestation. The cost of accessing these chemicals and safety equipment is cheaper for us than it would be for you. In the end, thousands of people each year pour money into DIY methods only to call an exterminator later. In the attempt to save money, they have actually cost themselves more money. Elevate Pest Control can assure that the job is done safely and efficiently. We will identify the location of nests, eradicate them, and then make sure that your home no longer provides an attractive residence for rats. Give us a call to set up an appointment with our Utah rodent control professionals today. What’s the Difference Between Rats
Rodents Found in Utah
Utah is simply bursting with wonderful wildlife. That wildlife is made all the more wonderful for the fact that it stays out of your home and the area surrounding it. Rats and mice in particular can be quite difficult to deal with and cause a number of sanitary problems that you’d rather not subject yourself or your family to. In addition, bats, skunks, raccoons, gophers, moles, and voles can all cause their own issues. If rodents have taken a liking to your home, there is an effective solution that you can deploy to safely and efficiently manage the problem. Elevate Pest Control can eradicate a current infestation and prevent a future one. Regardless of which rodent is disturbing your home, our skilled technicians can manage the infestation. Give us a call or talk to us online to set up an appointment with a rodent exterminator in Utah today. You Must
Top Dangerous Spiders in Utah
Some people think that spiders are good because they hunt and catch other common household vermin. Others are irrationally (or rightfully) terrified of spiders. While spiders can be dangerous, deaths caused by spiders are rare and they’re more of a nuisance than anything. If you’re seeing a lot of spiders around your house, there could be a few different reasons for that. The most likely reason is that your home makes for good hunting grounds. If that’s the case, Elevate Pest Control can help you make key changes around the house to reduce the attractiveness of your home to spiders. If you’re curious about some of the worst spiders Utah has to offer, keep reading. The Black Widow Spider Black widows populate much of the U.S. and, in recent years, have begun moving further north and deeper into Canada. It is believed that this may be caused by climate change.
Pests to Prepare Your Home for this Spring
Each spring, pests come out of the woodwork (sometimes literally) and invade homes all across the northern and western parts of the U.S. Depending on how you look at it, these states are lucky in this regard. At least we only have to deal with pests during the summer. On the other hand, we can often find ourselves ill-prepared for the onslaught that awaits us. As soon as the ground thaws, a whole host of insects will spring into action and begin looking for food, setting up colonies, and reproducing. So as part of your spring cleaning regimen, you should consider taking a number of measures to shore up your home’s defenses and prevent insect invasions before they begin. Insects Thaw in the Spring As part of their yearly cycle, insects in cold-weather climates will hunker down when the soil starts to get colder. They use each other’s body heat
The Destructive Termites In Utah
The thought of a termite infestation is every property owner’s worst nightmare – and for good reason. Termites can form large colonies and without the proper training, tools, and experience, they can be difficult to uncover and eradicate. Unfortunately, the longer you wait in dealing with a potential termite issue, the more damage they are likely to do to your home or business. At Elevate Pest Control, we can uncover problems with termites quickly and offer solutions that are proven to be both safe and effective. As your premier pest control service in Utah, we want you to be aware of the different types of termites commonly found in our area, the damage they can cause, and the actions you need to take to address the situation. Common Types Of Termites In Utah Termites are an active force to be dealt with in many parts of Utah. They can
