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Common Signs of Moles In Your Yard and How to Get Rid of Them

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If moles are causing damage to your lawn and garden as they dig tunnels in search of food, contact Titan Pest & Wildlife.

Are you enjoying the beautiful spring weather – planting flowers, herbs, and other plants in your yard? Maybe you want to have friends and family over for barbeques. However you decide to enjoy your yard this spring and summer, you won’t enjoy it if moles leave unsightly holes and tunnels all over.

Titan Pest & Wildlife is here to help!

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Many people work hard to keep their yard and landscape looking a particular way. It takes a lot of effort and money to get the grass perfect and maintain shrubs, flowers, and other aspects to look just right. The last thing you want is to see a yard full of holes, tunnels, and mounds of dirt.

Moles and Lawn Damage

Moles are frustrating critters because they wreak havoc on your lush-green lawn when they make their way into your yard. While their tunnels are underground, they’re not quite deep enough. As they burrow, they push up grass and anything you may have planted in it, like flowers and shrubs. They leave unsightly trails all around your lawn. Their tunnels damage root systems and make the ground unstable to walk on. People have been known to sprain their ankle stepping into a mole tunnel.

How to Get Rid of Moles

Call a professional mole control and removal company if you notice moles in your yard or property. At Titan Pest & Wildlife, we specialize in pest control and removal. We have the tools and resources to provide mole control services no matter the size of your property or the extent of the invasion.

As a full-service wildlife removal company, we will inspect your home or property for any signs of a mole infestation. Once we safely remove them, we will ensure they stay gone.

Residential Pest Control Services

At Titan Pest & Wildlife, we know how to track moles, where to place traps, what baits to use, and how to treat tunnels so that new moles don’t come to replace old moles. We will also monitor your yard to ensure that all the moles are on your property have been removed. This intricate process requires pest control training, specialized products and equipment, and real-world experience.

Professional pest control is essential to protect your home or property. By utilizing an integrated pest management program, we ensure that we eliminate your current pests and prevent future outbreaks.

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Don’t Let Birds Hurt Your Business This Spring

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Problems with birds can reflect poorly on your business and discourage customers from returning.

Nesting inside store signs, droppings on sidewalks, products, and customers’ cars – birds are a nuisance and can affect your business’s image and reputation.

If nuisance birds are causing problems for your business, Titan Pest & Wildlife Solutions can help! We will humanely and safely protect your space from troublesome birds and the costly damage they can cause.

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How Birds Can Affect Your Business

Birds have a unique place in the global ecosystem. They control many crop-damaging pests, dispose of carcasses, and seed the earth with life-sustaining plants. While we value birds in their natural habitat, we don’t appreciate them when they become a nuisance to our business or property.

There are many ways in which birds can cause problems for your business. Some of these include:

  • Bird droppings – Bird droppings are unsightly and cause structural damage. No one wants to see bird poop on their chair or table when eating outside at a restaurant. It looks and smells terrible and reflects poorly on a business when present. In addition, bird droppings contain uric acid, damaging the paint and other surfaces.
  • Nests – Birds will place their nests in almost any place they find: gutters, drains, signs, and other open sources. Nests are not only a potential fire hazard, but multiple nests could block drainage systems and cause damage to pipes and other structures of a building.
  • Diseases – Birds and their droppings are known to carry vector-borne diseases, meaning they are transmissible to humans. This is typically only concerning when birds overcrowd your facility. Any dead birds or dried bird waste can act as disease agents, allowing microbes to enter the air that people may breathe in.
  • Affect production – Birds can significantly impact operations for those managing food processing plants, warehouses, or similar facilities. Birds can damage goods and equipment or even halt production entirely.
  • Annoying – Birds can be pesky to have around. They land on everything, make noise, and can be aggressive. This may have more of an impact on smaller establishments such as restaurants and other outdoor business environments.

Commercial Bird Removal Services

If you discover a problem with birds or any other pests in or around your commercial building, get in touch with us right away to discuss the details of your situation. We usually start the process by sending a representative to assess the problem. Then, we examine all possible entry points that the pests have used to enter your commercial building. This can include everything from windows and doors that have not been sealed adequately to holes or cracks in your floors and walls.

We will also find out where these pests are getting their food and water supply. Once we have all the information, we will devise a tailored extermination strategy and eliminate the pests!

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How to Identify a Paper Wasp Nest & How to Get Rid of It

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Wasps are aggressive, invasive, and you want them gone. However, if you have a wasp nest on your property, do not attempt to remove it yourself.

It’s not a mystery – paper wasps get their name from the paper-like material they use to make their nests. There are approximately 22 known paper wasps species in North America. Yellowjackets and hornets are similar stinging insects that are semi-social and live in small colonies.

If wasps have set up a nest near your home, you likely want to know what kind they are and what you should do about them. Titan Pest & Wildlife Solutions is here to help! This article answers some common questions people have about paper wasps.

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What do paper wasps look like?

Paper wasps look similar to yellowjackets but are somewhat slimmer with a thin waist, six long legs, and an almost triangular side view. They have two wings and antennae. They are typically brown with some yellow coloration. Each species of paper wasps are brown and yellow, but each has different bands of colors and markings that separate them from the other.

What do their nests look like?

First, their nests look like upside-down umbrellas. In fact, paper wasps are also called umbrella wasps for this reason. The nests are generally open and get very large. They are supported by a single stalk and consist of a paper-like material.

Paper wasps build their nests from wood fibers they collect from plants, which they chew to form paper-like, hexagonal cells that come together to create their nest. Once made, each nest is only used once and completely abandoned in late fall.

Where are paper wasps likely to build their nests?

If paper wasps have built a nest around your home, there’s a good chance you’ll see it. They need to keep their nests protected, so they tend to develop in sheltered locations. Some of the most common areas you spot a paper wasp nest include:

  • Porch ceilings
  • Undersides of balconies, arches, and rails
  • Under overhanging awnings and eaves
  • Window corners
  • Under porches and decks
  • Inside gas grills
  • In attics and crawl spaces

What is the best way to remove a paper wasp nest?

Paper wasps can be aggressive and dangerous when they feel provoked. They will vigorously defend their nest and chase you when they think their nests are in danger.

Many people are highly allergic to wasp stings and may experience severe symptoms when stung. However, whether you’re allergic or not, wasp stings are painful. Therefore, DIY wasp removal is generally not suggested. It is best to leave paper wasp nest removal to a professional. After evaluating the scenario, your pest control expert will customize a wasp prevention and control plan that suits your needs and budget.

Wasp Removal & Wasp Exterminator

Wasps and hornets are aggressive, invasive, and you want them gone. At Titan Pest & Wildlife, we want you and your family to stay safe and enjoy being outside in your yard. If you have a wasp nest on your property, do not attempt to remove it yourself, as this is dangerous. Calling a professional St. Louis & Kansas City wasp and hornet exterminator team will not only ensure that the procedure is done safely, but it will also be done ethically.

You will find the answer to all your pest control needs. You can expect the best pest protection with customized services created by highly trained pest management technicians.

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Buying a New Home? Why a Termite Inspection is Important

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If the termite inspection shows signs of termites, contact Titan Pest & Wildlife immediately. The longer you wait, the greater the damage and costs.

If you’re in the process of buying a new home – congratulations! Whether this is your first home or not, buying a house is always an exciting process. However, what isn’t exciting, is moving into your new home and discovering that termites or carpenter ants have caused structural damage. Before you move into your new home, it’s essential to have a termite inspection performed by an inspector. This will help you avoid any unforeseen costs or damages.

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How Termites Cause Damage

Termites are nasty insects. They are silent, nearly invisible creatures that have the potential to cause extensive damage before a homeowner ever recognizes that they have a termite infestation. It’s estimated that they cause more than $5 billion in property damage every year.

Termites gradually destroy the basic structures and foundations of a home or building. The biggest problem with termites is that you can’t usually see them or the damage they have caused until too late. They are exceptionally well-organized pests and can find a way inside any structure.

Get a Termite Inspection Before You Sign

Before you officially purchase your new home, schedule a termite inspection. These are separate from the home inspection you’ve likely already gotten done. While termites may be discovered during the home inspection, you can’t count on them completely. A termite inspector has one job – to inspect and probe for signs of termites.

Signs of a termite infestation include:

  • Mud tubes
  • Wood damage
  • Termite exit holes
  • Termite droppings
  • Discarded wings

Based on each termite species ‘ individual behavior, the inspector will focus on common termite entry points and potential hot spots for activity. Some of these areas will include the inside and outside perimeter of a home, including the basement, attics, and crawlspace.

Termite Control

If signs of termites exist in your home, contact Titan Pest & Wildlife Solutions. We will get rid of your termite infestation with safe and minimal use of chemicals. Because of the proximity of humans to the infested areas, we take extra precautions to avoid any toxicity or allergies developing in our customers.

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Ladybugs – Good for Your Garden but Not for Your Home

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If you have a ladybug infestation in your home, Titan Pest & Wildlife can help! We offer a variety of interior and exterior pest control solutions.

Known for their red shell and black spots, ladybugs are typically considered cute little bugs that even kids like to catch. They are a good sign in a garden because they eat aphids and other sap feeders. But what about when they get into your home? Are ladybugs destructive?

If you have a ladybug infestation in your home that you can’t get rid of, contact Titan Pest & Wildlife Solutions today! We understand that there aren’t any one-size-fits-all solutions for pests. We customize our plans to the specific requirements of each home or business and ensure that your needs and expectations are met with care and professionalism.

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Are Ladybugs Destructive?

It’s important first to understand that there are good and bad ladybugs. The small red ladybug with a few black spots is the cute insect we welcome into our gardens. They can congregate in your home if they find a way in, but they are not destructive to your house. In this case, it can be said that they are sometimes a nuisance pest but pose no threat to humans or animals.

However, multicolored Asian lady beetles look similar to ladybugs, but their cons outweigh the pros.

What is the Asian Lady Beetle?

They were introduced into North America in the early 1900s to combat aphids. But they’ve become more of a problem because they have overtaken the native species and our homes.

They look almost identical to native ladybugs, but there is a distinctive way to identify the two. You’ll see a white M-shaped marking just behind the Asian lady beetles head. They also come in other colors besides red, such as yellow and orange.

Asian lady beetles do not sting, carry diseases, and do not chew on wood or clothing. However, they can invade a home in huge quantities. They can secrete a strong-smelling yellowish liquid from the joints of their legs. This liquid can also stain light-colored surfaces.

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How to Get Rid of Ladybugs?

You can take several proactive measures to deter them from entering your home. Caulking around your windows and doors to seal any cracks can help. Make sure that all screens and vent covers are secured tightly. Use cleaning products with citrus oil as this repels them. Bay leaves and cloves also repel them. However, these things may help somewhat but may not keep them out entirely.

If you have a ladybug infestation, especially one that keeps recurring, call Titan Pest & Wildlife. We will not only remove the ladybugs from your home, but we will keep them from returning.

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How to Prevent Apartment Building Pest Infestations

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Titan Pest & Wildlife knows how to deal with pest issues and how to keep your complex free from infestations.

Apartment pest control needs can prove challenging. Because multiple residents live in such close proximity, it can lead to exposure to many different pests. Therefore, pest problems need to be handled as soon as they are discovered to prevent them from becoming an infestation.

If you are a building owner or manager, you likely want to keep your facility pest-free. Titan Pest & Wildlife knows how to deal with pest issues and how to keep your complex free from infestations.

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Common Apartment Building Pests

Three pests are a constant and common concern for apartment buildings in St. Louis & Kansas City. These include cockroaches, bed bugs, and rodents. They are difficult to eliminate and should always be addressed by a licensed pest control company.

At Titan Pest & Wildlife, we have a unique knowledge of these pests and others. We understand that the most effective form of apartment building pest control is to focus on the entire complex, not just a single unit.

  • Cockroaches multiply rapidly, spread disease, and cause distress and annoyance for everyone. They are a dreaded pest problem for homes and businesses alike. Cockroaches can adapt and survive under various conditions. Seeing one roach is often indicative of a more extensive infestation.
  • Bed Bugs are notoriously hard to get rid of. There are incredibly prolific and will breed fast if they are not controlled efficiently. A bed bug only feeds every five to seven days, making it less exposed to its hosts. If it doesn’t have food, it can still survive for months without eating. In ideal conditions, a bed bug will live for up to a year, and if a female bed bug is not killed during the pest control actions, it can breed fast and restart the infestation.
  • Rats and mice are much more than a nuisance and can cause widespread property damage and disease. You will likely learn of their presence when you see rodent droppings near a shredded paper or food source. Rodent populations multiply quickly, so time is of the essence. It is crucial to target rodents when their population is small before becoming a full-blown infestation.

Apartment Pest Management Services

When unwanted pests infest your apartment building, it could jeopardize your tenants. So, getting the pests appropriately removed is crucial. While many building managers prefer taking the DIY route to save money, the efforts are often futile because commercial spaces are enormous, and the pests can find many different places to hide. Many pests can easily hide in small cracks, electrical sockets, and even behind baseboards.

With Titan Pest & Wildlife Solutions, you will find the answer to all pest problems. Our exterminator services are provided by experienced, trained, and qualified technicians who offer customized solutions according to your requirements. Backed by a scientific approach and quality pest management technology, our technicians will first conduct a thorough inspection to identify the problem areas. After the treatment is complete, you can opt for regular service follow-ups to ensure total extermination.

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