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]]>Spiders may often be misunderstood, but their benefits are crucial to the environment and human health!
While many people fear them, spiders offer many benefits. They are important not only in controlling other undesirable insects, but they also help to control the insect population in general. Spiders eat harmful insects, like flies and cockroaches. Spiders can also help to aerate soil which enriches it with vital nutrients. Finally, spiders are a food source for a variety of animals like birds and lizards.
Although spiders themselves are considered pests, they actually control other pests. Spiders feed on insects, which helps to regulate the population of harmful bugs. Their presence is highly beneficial to farms and gardens. As a result, many people appreciate having spiders on their property.
While spiders are helpful in reducing the number of crop-damaging insects, they also help humans by consuming mosquitoes. Thankfully, this in turn helps to slow the spread of deadly diseases like malaria and West Nile virus.
In our society, may believe spiders are scary and dangerous, but did you know that spiders are part of a regular diet for some animals? Spiders are a food source for frogs and lizards. Birds and bats also prey on spiders in order to survive.
Obviously, spiders have an important place in our ecosystem. So the next time you see a spider, don’t worry, they could be lunch for someone!
Many people think of bees when pollination comes to mind. Spiders, however, play a big role too. Flower nectar attracts spiders, which they spread as they crawl from flower to flower. The primary pollinator of crops is indeed bees, however spiders pollinate others plants such as wildflowers. Pollination is necessary for our food supply and spiders play no small role in this process.
Spiders offer unique benefits to the research community that other animals cannot. First, spiders eat very little and don’t occupy much space, so they are easy to keep. Plus, spiders have a long lifespan and can be used for repeated lab experiments. Spider venom, in particular, is used in the development of new drugs. It should be noted that spider venom was instrumental in the creation of certain drugs that treat heart disease and high blood pressure.
In summary, spiders are beneficial to humans, crops, and other animals. By controlling pests, pollinating plants, and participating in valuable research studies, they benefit our entire ecosystem and are valued members of the community.
Do you have questions about spiders in your home? Call Southern Pest Control for more information.
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]]>The Pet Lover’s Service is a treatment that targets insects that affect the wellbeing of your furry friend. Insects such as fire ants, ticks, and fleas easily cause medical health issues for pets and that’s what SPC is here for. This service targets all three of those pests, to ensure the safety of your pets at home.
Fortunately, every contract and service at Southern Pest Control is affordable and inexpensive, to ensure that anyone can stop critters and pests from entering their home. The full service starts at $204, however, SPC often offers deals for a limited time that drops the price up to $50, so look out for those deals!
The Pet Lover’s Service is to protect your pets. However, there are some precautions to take note of in order to ensure this safety is seen through and through.
Cover aquariums and remove any pet related objects, such as beds or toys. Make sure to pick up any trash or objects that can get in the way during the service. Vacuum all areas to be sprayed and make sure loose clothes and objects are picked up. Mowing tall grass makes the service more effective.
While the area is being sprayed, remove any pets or people in the building during and up to an hour after the service. This makes sure that the service is fully carried out, and pets do not come into contact with fresh chemicals on the premise.
In conclusion, we want to keep your pets safe! At Southern Pest Control we are determined to help you can achieve a pest-free home at an easily affordable price. Our Pest Lovers service does just that, so your furry pals can live their lives, itch free. Visit our website today to learn more about contracts and services we offer!
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]]>Rodents are found in all environments and are highly adaptable. Even if you have never seen a rodent in your home, it doesn’t mean they are not around. Rodents can live in tiny spaces and hide from humans by using their sense of smell to find food. They also can go unnoticed because they’re nocturnal (meaning they’re active at night).
If you suspect rodents in your property or apartment building, look for signs of their presence. Some indications of rodents include holes chewed into wood floors or walls, droppings on countertops or cabinets, and food crumbs in places where rodents like to hide during the day. You may not see them at first, but if you do notice them around your home—or even worse: in your house—it’s time to contact us immediately.
Rodents can carry and spread various serious diseases that affect humans, including the plague, leptospirosis, lymphocytic choriomeningitis, hantaviruses, salmonellosis, and rat-bite fever.
Fleas can also transmit these diseases. Unfortunately, rodents are adept at carrying fleas and spreading their eggs as they travel through your home. In addition, flea bites on humans can cause anemia and other blood disorders; this is why it’s essential to keep your home free of rodents—and fleas!
Some rodents are capable of transmitting rabies. Rabies is a viral disease that can cause brain and spinal cord inflammation. It is transmitted through saliva or a bite from an infected animal, such as a bat, skunk, or fox. Rodents also carry parasites that can infect humans including Toxoplasmosis and Leishmaniasis.
Rodents can contaminate food in several ways. They will chew through plastic bags, containers, and any packaging that has food. Rodents also carry diseases and parasites that are harmful to humans. Rodents are attracted to food but will eat anything you put out for them, such as bird food, dog and cat food, and even grass seeds. Even if their habitat is limited, they will search every nook and cranny for something to eat. Having rodents in your home can cause problems with your health due to the contamination from feces, urine, and saliva.
Rodents chew on just about anything they can find. For example, they’ll chew through electrical wires, paper, books, and clothing. Fires from chewed electrical components cost homeowners millions in damages every year. It is estimated that approximately 20% of home fires result from rodent infestations causing damage to electrical systems.
Rats can also cause damage to your home’s structural components by gnawing at wooden beams or joists in your ceiling above the floor. For homeowners living in older houses with roofs prone to sag over time, damage from rodents can be catastrophic. Not only do the rats potentially damage the structural integrity of the beams, but if water enters the area they’ve gnawed at, mold growth can occur. In addition, the damage to wood beams and other structural components can release dust mites and other debris, triggering reactions like allergies.
Rodents can be a severe problem for your home, but there are ways to avoid them. The most important thing is to keep your home clean and free of food sources they can use as shelter and food. It would be best if you also made sure to seal all holes in your property so that rodents cannot get inside. Finally, if you think you have a rodent problem, contact us immediately!
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