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Springtime Is Wildlife Baby Season – What to Expect

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Young wildlife matures quickly. Within a few weeks, they go from tiny babies to curious explorers and can wreak havoc on your property.

The first day of spring is Sunday, which means warmer weather is just around the corner. Warmer temperature means the mating season is beginning, and litters of critters will soon be born. But what does wildlife baby season mean for pest problems? And what can you expect this spring?

First of all, don’t panic! Even if you hear unwanted visitors scurrying around on your roof, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have a nursery up there just yet. Critters like raccoons and squirrels have several months in which they give birth, some earlier in the season and some later. This means you can have them removed by a professional pest control company before you have complications caused by litters of young wildlife.

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However, young wildlife matures quickly. They go from tiny babies to curious explorers within a few weeks. While they may not be able to live independently, this doesn’t prevent them from wreaking havoc on your home or property. If you have wildlife pest issues this spring, contact Titan Pest & Wildlife today!

Nuisance Baby Wildlife

Baby animals are always cute, but they are also always trouble makers. Once they get big enough to start exploring, things get much worse. As soon as they are mobile, young animals begin to explore the world around them. This can, unfortunately, lead to all kinds of trouble. Because they are small, they may get stuck in areas too small for the mother to retrieve them. If they get lodged in voids, they will likely die and eventually cause an odor. This can necessitate cutting holes in walls to access and remove them.

If they survive, they might make their way into areas where they can access your home, such as walls, ceilings, attics, basements, and other places you don’t want them. Many of them can chew through drywall and any other material, wreaking havoc along the way.

Another common issue with young nuisance wildlife is that they often have group-mentality behavior. It only takes one brave member of the group to lead all their siblings into trouble. Therefore, when one member starts trouble, there’s likely to be more than just one. This can mean two, three, or even four times the problems, damage, and costs.

Baby Wildlife Removal

St. Louis and Kansas City are home to a wide range of wild animals. Many of these animals are nuisance animals and prove problematic for many homeowners. If you need professional wildlife removal services for your home, contact Titan Pest & Wildlife.

We offer safe, humane removal of nuisance animals from your home or property. We also provide wildlife pest prevention services to effectively prevent future wildlife pest problems.

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How to Tell the Difference Between Termites and Flying Ants

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While spring weather generally signals the start of termite season, you may see another insect flying around – the flying ant.

For most people, the thought of seeing a termite in or around their home is terrifying, and for a good reason. Termites cost homeowners billions of dollars each year in property damage. While spring weather generally signals the start of termite season, you may see another insect flying around – the flying ant. It’s not uncommon for people to confuse the two. We often get calls about termites, only to discover that the homeowner spotted flying ants.

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So how can you tell the difference between termites and flying ants? Titan Pest & Wildlife Solutions can help! Our team has over 20 years of experience as professional exterminators identifying and getting rid of pests for our clients.

What Do Termites Look Like?

Termites, at first glance, are often mistaken for ants. They are similar in size and have similar-looking bodies depending on the species. They also tend to live in large colonies, just like ants.

The type that typically gets confused with flying ants is the termite swarmer. This winged adult flies away from the colony to produce new colonies. There can be hundreds, even thousands of swarmers, depending on the colony size. So how can you spot the difference?

Pictured here is a termite. Termites have straight antennae, a broad waist, and their wings are the same size. They do not have a pinched waist as an ant does.

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What Do Flying Ants Look Like?

When the two are compared, it’s easy to see why at first glance, they look similar. However, knowing the differences can equip you to spot one from the other more easily.

As shown here, flying ants have three body parts, plus elbowed antennae. Ants have harder bodies, and their forewings are longer than their hindwings.

Titan Pest & Wildlife Solutions is here to help whether you have termites or an ant infestation. We will get rid of your 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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Pest Control in St. Louis & Kansas City

Missouri is home to many different types of pests, and none of them are welcome in your home or on your property. If you’re dealing with a pest infestation of any kind, don’t wait for it to go away on its own. Protecting your home from pests can be a challenge. Our licensed and certified exterminators are committed to providing our customers with complete pest control solutions.

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Protect Your Car from Squirrels and Other Wildlife

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We provide tips for keeping them out and provide humane wildlife removal techniques and methods.

No matter where you live in Missouri, you have squirrels in the area, and there’s always a chance of these critters finding their way under the hood of your car. Squirrels are notorious for causing car damage. They chew on wires, build nests, and have baby squirrels – not an ideal situation for your vehicle.

If you notice squirrels or other pests in and around your vehicles, Titan Pest & Wildlife Solutions can help! We provide tips for keeping them out and provide humane wildlife removal techniques and methods.

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How to Squirrel-Proof Around Your Home

Squirrels cause damage to more than just cars. They get into attics, garages, sheds, and other parts of your home. So squirrel-proofing around your house won’t just protect your vehicles – it’ll protect your home as well.

You can do several things to make your cars, garage, and other areas of your house undesirable to squirrels and other wildlife. Here are some tips:

  • Don’t feed the squirrels – They love bird food, so if you have bird feeders, make sure the squirrels can’t get to them. Also, you may find squirrels cute and like feeding them peanuts or other snacks, but you won’t find them so cute if your car won’t start because they chewed the wires.
  • Squirrel-proof your garage – If you park in your garage, you’re not out of danger. Squirrels and other wildlife can squeeze through tiny holes. Seal your garage by plugging even the smallest holes. Check for gaps under the garage door, in the drywall, and around the windows.
  • Put a light under your hood – Squirrels like dark areas to build their nests. Try placing a bright light under the hood – but make sure the light is safe and doesn’t create a fire hazard.
  • Put a radio under your hood – Squirrels like quiet places too. If you put a radio under your car, especially one playing talk radio, it might work as a deterrent.
  • Make it smell unappealing – Squirrels don’t like smells that remind them of other predators. One way to make the underneath part of your car smell unappealing is to soak old rags in garlic, apple cider vinegar, or ammonia, place them in a zip-lock bag and poke a few holes in it. Then, hang the bag up inside the hood of your car (remembering to remove it before you start your vehicle). Dirty kitty litter may work too.

Call Titan Pest & Wildlife

If you’ve tried these tips and still have problems with squirrels or other wildlife wreaking havoc around your home, give us a call. We offer a variety of humane interior and exterior pest control solutions. 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 and ensure that your needs and expectations are met with care and professionalism.

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Does a Cold Winter Mean Fewer Insects This Spring?

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This winter has been relatively cold, with temperatures dipping below freezing on several occasions. So does a cold winter mean fewer bugs this spring?

Unfortunately, homeowners and business owners will get little help from the bitterly cold temperatures. What actually impacts insect populations is not how cold it gets in the winter but when spring weather arrives.

This article will explain why and what you should expect this spring. And no matter what pest problems you experience, Titan Pest & Wildlife is here to help! Our team has over 20 years of experience as professional exterminators getting rid of pests for our clients.

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What Bugs Do During the Winter

We don’t see them during the cold winter months. So what are they doing? Most insects survive the winter as eggs, pupae, larvae, or as adults if they find areas they can inhabit, such as bark on trees, leaf litter, or in your home.

Once temperatures reach 40 degrees or lower, insects can’t move. At 45 degrees, they begin to move, but only slowly. As the weather gets warmer and warmer in March, bugs start moving quickly and begin multiplying. However, if it stays cold until April or even May, insects will miss one or more of their population cycles.

How Moisture Affects Bugs

So cold temperatures are not as crucial to early insect populations. Longer, colder spring months definitely play a role. But what else? Moisture – the amount of moisture is an essential factor. Arid conditions are harmful to bugs and will reduce their populations more than cold temperatures.

Many insects live in the soil and depend on moisture in the soil to survive. In addition, a drought will reduce the number of plants available as food for insects that rely on them.

On the other hand, too much water can have a different effect. Insects such as mosquitoes need water to survive – the more water, the more mosquitoes. However, too much water will have a negative impact on certain types of ants.

Pest Control Services

St. Louis and Kansas City are home to many different types of pests, and none of them are welcome in your home or on your property. If you’re dealing with a pest infestation of any kind, don’t wait for it to go away on its own. Protecting your home from pests can be a challenge. Our licensed and certified exterminators are committed to providing our customers with complete pest control solutions.

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Bed Bugs – How Did They Get Into Your Home?

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Bed bugs are hitchhikers and opportunists. Most people pick them up unknowingly either in a hotel, on a plane, or from some other type of public transportation.

Have you found bed bugs in your home? They are some of the most unsettling bugs you can discover invading your home. In fact, finding out that you have an infestation is nothing short of a nightmare. But how did they get there?

At Titan Pest & Wildlife, we understand that bed bugs are some of the most unpleasant pests you can have in your home. Contact our professional bed bug exterminators immediately if you suspect a bed bug infestation.

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Where Did the Bed Bugs Come From?

This is a question that gets asked more and more frequently by homeowners. In recent years bed bugs have made a comeback and continue to be a significant pest in St. Louis and Kansas City. Bed bugs are often associated with hotels, but they commonly infest apartment complexes, homes, and other commercial establishments. This leads back to the question, how did they get into your home?

There are several ways they can make their way into your home, but some of the most common methods include:

  • Houseguests – Having friends and family stay with us from out of town is fun, but remember, bed bugs love to hitchhike. A houseguest can unknowingly bring bed bugs with them from traveling in their luggage. College dorms are a known haven for these pests, so when students return home for the holidays or the summer, they may bring these unwanted house guests with them.
  • Bed bugs are hitchhikers – When traveling, it is possible to pick them up unknowingly either in a hotel, on a plane, or fromanother type of public transportation. They can hitch a ride in your luggage, in your purse, or even on your person.
  • Garage sale or thrift store – While it can be fun to buy furniture and other items from a flea market or thrift store, bed bugs are often introduced into a home on things that are already infested. This can include almost any item, even clothes.

Bed Bugs Exterminator & Bed Bug Control

Bed bugs are not always the result of uncleanliness or lack of proper sanitation. As mentioned above, they are hitchhikers and opportunists. Do not let embarrassment prevent you from seeking help from a professional bed bug exterminator. This is a pest problem that will not go away on its own. They must be treated professionally and adequately.

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Dangerous Diseases That Rodents Can Carry and Transmit

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These tiny critters harbor disease-causing pathogens and parasites that pose a severe health risk to you, your family, and your pets.

If you hear or see rodent activity in your attic or garage, you may think that it’s a problem for another day. However, rodents like mice and rats are more than just a nuisance. These tiny critters harbor disease-causing pathogens and parasites that pose a severe health risk to you and your family. So the next time you try to ignore that rat problem, you might want to think again.

According to the CDC, rats and mice are known to spread over 35 diseases across the globe. You can get these diseases through direct contact with the rodent or the rodent’s feces, urine, or saliva. You can also get them through scratches or bites from the rodents.

To safeguard your family’s health, contact Titan Pest & Wildlife when you notice any rodent activity in your home.

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Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCM)

LCM is a disease carried by the regular house mouse. It’s a disease that’s easily transmissible from one rodent to another. A person can get this disease by directly contacting an infected mouse or its feces and urine. You can also catch LCM by breathing in dust infected with infected mouse urine or feces. LCM is a neurological disease that affects the brain and spine but starts as a simple fever. The disease requires hospitalization and large doses of anti-inflammatory drugs to treat the infection.

Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome

Hantavirus is a viral disease spread by deer mice, rice rats, white-footed mice, and cotton rats. Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), or hantavirus, is a life-threatening disease caused by Bunyaviruses. The disease affects the lungs, heart, and kidneys and has flu-like symptoms. However, the symptoms worsen over time, and you could find yourself in the ER if you don’t seek early treatment.

Hantavirus spreads through the rodents’ urine, feces, and saliva. The worst part is that you can get hantavirus by just breathing in dust contaminated with the rodents’ urine or feces. That’s why you don’t want any rodents hanging around your home.

Rat-Bite Fever (RBF), or Spirillary Fever

Rat-bite fever is somewhat inaccurate because the disease is more than just a fever. RFB is a disease caused by the bacterium streptobacillus moniliformis. You contract RBF when you get scratched or bitten by an infected rat or when you touch a dead rodent that’s infected. You can also get it by drinking water contaminated by rat urine and feces from an infected rodent. Symptoms include a severe headache, fever, vomiting, and a rash in some people.

Call Titan Pest & Wildlife Solutions

St. Louis and Kansas City are home to many different types of pests, and none of them are welcome in your home or on your property. If you’re dealing with a pest infestation of any kind, don’t wait for it to go away on its own. Protecting your home from pests can be a challenge. Our licensed and certified exterminators are committed to providing our customers with complete pest control solutions.

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