Love them or hate them, spiders are an important part of many ecosystems, including those right here in Oklahoma. Try as you might, it’s nearly impossible to eliminate spiders completely from your home, business and yard. Fortunately for arachnophobes, you can minimize the presence of eight-legged critters that you encounter by calling for pest control in Bartlesville, OK. Pest control professionals will be able to determine the source of the problem, get rid of any pests that are currently residing in your home or business and work with you to seal off any points of entry where they might get in again.
If you are especially concerned about spiders in your home, you can make it a point to know your enemy, as the saying goes, so that you can identify any species that might pose a risk to your health. Some of the spiders that you might find in Oklahoma include:
- Grass spiders: There are 13 species of grass spiders that can be found throughout North and Central America. They are a variety of funnel-weaving spiders that spin dense webs to create a non-sticky home while they wait for their prey to approach.
- Garden spiders: Like their name suggests, garden spiders are most commonly found in areas with flowers, grass, crops and other vegetation. Their appearance can vary depending on the specific sub-species, but they are often identifiable by striped patterns across their bodies. Garden spiders also have an easily identifiable web that has a silken zigzag pattern across the middle.
- Common house spider: You might be familiar with this particular spider species because of its affinity for buildings and homes. Cracks and crevices in your house’s walls and ceilings make the perfect place for the house spider to weave its web. While house spiders are often mistaken for the recluse spider, they don’t usually pose a threat to humans.
- Jumping spider: The most notable trait of the jumping spider is its unique hunting method. Although different types of jumping spiders have different mannerisms, they all typically pounce on prey in order to capture them.
- Black widow: The black widow spider is recognizable by the red hourglass shape featured on its black body. You’re most likely to see these spiders active and wandering around at night; most of their days are spent hiding away. While black widow bites can be dangerous and even deadly, these spiders aren’t likely to bite you unless you are unknowingly placing your hand in a space where it is hiding.
If you want nothing to do with spiders and insects in your home or business, reach out to the seasoned professionals at Excellence Pest Control, who can help alleviate your pest woes. We are an experienced provider of pest control in Bartlesville, OK, having served this area for over a decade. Our priority is always the satisfaction of our customers, and we strive to provide the best experience and the highest quality work possible. Get immediate assistance from our team and more information about the services that we provide by calling us today.
When we provide pest control in Bartlesville, OK, customers frequently ask us if mosquitoes like some people better than others. After all, many households have one member who sustains so many mosquito bites they look like they contracted a disease, while the rest of the household is barely bitten. It is true that mosquitoes like some people better than others, and science continues to research why this is. Here are six known factors that attract mosquitoes to certain people:
- Genetics: Eighty-five percent of the factors listed here can be attributed to your genetics. While some of these traits may be controllable, chances are your best hope is to find a good bug spray and an extermination service. You just may have been born with a propensity to attract mosquitoes and need to take additional precautions.
- Chemical makeup: Your overall body chemistry may be appealing to mosquitoes. Steroids or cholesterol in your skin is especially favored. You do not need to suffer a high cholesterol level to harbor this condition. If you process cholesterol efficiently, it will build up on your skin more and provide an exciting scent to mosquitoes. The same is true of uric acid, another mosquito attractant.
- Carbon dioxide: This is likely a favorite with mosquitoes since they can smell it from 50 meters away! Mosquitoes bite adults more than children because they produce more of it. Pregnant women are in the same category. If you are exercising and breathing heavily, that continuous supply of carbon dioxide will get you bitten before long.
- Movement: In addition to enjoying the increased carbon dioxide production, mosquitoes simply detect movement easier. When you are out running or playing yard games, the insects sense your movement and swarm to you. As an additional attractant, the lactic acid from your sweat glands provide an additional incentive to feast on you!
- Size: If you are overweight, you are more likely to attract mosquitoes than your slimmer friend. This is linked to the amount of carbon dioxide you produce. Also, if you are out hiking with slimmer people, you will likely sweat more, and that produces additional lactic acid that draws the mosquitoes to you. However, if you are in the company of those with genetic components that attract mosquitoes, the insects will likely swarm to them and hopefully overlook you.
- Use of bug spray: If everyone in your party bathed themselves in a DEET-based bug spray, while you are an exception, naturally the mosquitoes will move in your direction. The same is true if you use a less effective bug spray; if you decide to use an untested organic brand while everyone else decides to embrace the chemicals, you may emerge from your outing with bites. If you want to provide equal opportunity mosquito protection, arrange for an exterminator to spray your yard and add citronella torches around your porch for extra reassurance. You can also take torches and candles to campsites to control mosquitoes on the go.
Excellence Pest Control in Bartlesville, OK is available to address your pest control needs, whether they involve insects or rodents. Call today to take advantage of our current discounts!
Anyone with a pet that’s been affected by fleas or who has ever had a flea infestation in their home knows how annoying they can be. Any type of infestation is unpleasant on its own, but it’s especially bad if the pests sting or bite—like fleas do. Nowhere is safe from fleas when you have an infestation in your home. Avoid having to deal with an infestation this spring by doing some of the following things, or by calling us for pest control in Bartlesville, OK:
- Trim your grass: Fleas obviously have to come from somewhere before they get into your home. They’re most commonly picked up by your animals when they’re outside in your yard. Fleas tend to live in tall grass and jump up onto your pet. You can help ensure that doesn’t happen by keeping your grass cut short this summer. Short grass obviously gets more direct sunlight than tall grass. Fleas can’t handle too much direct sunlight and will die if it gets too hot.
- Check your pets: As mentioned above, fleas usually get into your home by hitching a ride on your pet’s fur. Although fleas are extremely tiny, you’ll be able to spot them if you know what to look f The first sign that your pet could have a flea issue is if they’re scratching or biting their skin. If you notice abnormal scratching, look through your pet’s fur. You’ll spot dark brown fleas when they move away from your hands as you sift through your pet’s fur. Flea collars can do wonders to prevent fleas from getting onto your pets, and thus prevent infestations in your home.
- Shampoo your pets: If your pet has fleas, be sure to give them a good bath with flea shampoo, and comb their fur with a flea comb. It’s good practice to shampoo your pets on a regular basis, anyway. They’ll smell better, and the chance that they’ll get fleas is relatively low with a weekly bath. Timing is everything when it comes to fleas. The sooner you can get fleas off your pets, the less likely it is that you’ll have a full-blown infestation on your hands.
- Wash your bedding: Fleas love to get into warm and dark areas, and your bedding is the perfect nesting spot for them. Wash all of your sheets and blankets after you’ve shampooed your pet. The hot water from the washing machine and the hot air of the dryer are sure to take care of any that were on your sheets and ensure an infestation doesn’t take place.
- Give us a call: Let’s hope you were able to nip the fleas in the bud before an actual infestation took place—but if not, Excellence Pest Control is here to help. We’ll spray all areas of your home and lawn with powerful (but pet- and child-friendly) insecticide to ensure no fleas will be able to survive or get back inside. Our pest control in Bartlesville, OK is second to none when it comes to removing and preventing issues with all sorts of critters.
Call Excellence Pest Control today if your home happens to fall victim to a flea infestation this summer. We provide free estimates for all emergency extermination services!
This winter, Excellence Pest Control has a special offer for our valued customers: get 10% off pest control services in Bartlesville, OK all season long! Pests don’t just pop up in the summertime; unfortunately, we often deal with infestations of many different species year round, such as mice, rats, spiders, cockroaches and more. If you’re experiencing a pest problem at your house, don’t delay—call Excellence Pest Control today!
Here are just a few ways we shine in our industry.
We are family owned
A “big box” company may see you as a paycheck and treat you like a number, but Excellence Pest Control is completely the opposite. As a family owned and operated small business, we treat our customers like they were family, too. We know firsthand how inconvenient unwanted pests can be. They ruin family time, drive out guests and turn a space of relaxation into a space of irritation—not to mention the damage they can do to your house! Our pest control services in Bartlesville, OK can get you back to enjoying your life, friends and family in no time, thanks to our effective and hassle-free treatment.
We are fully qualified
It’s easy to look up a pest control company in the phone book and call the nearest location. But you may be thoroughly disappointed with the performance, as many businesses hire staff that are not trained properly, and do not keep up with industry standards or use modern technology to get the job done. At Excellence Pest Control, we are a fully licensed Oklahoma and Kansas business. All of our staff are highly skilled and certified, and have years of experience dealing with all types of pests. Whatever your issue, we have the best solution.
We offer a wide range of services
Some companies specialize in just one type of pest, but as far as we’re concerned, this just doesn’t cut it. When you need quality pest control services in Bartlesville, OK, go with a business that can handle all types of critter infestations. We are experienced in the removal of a comprehensive range of pests, including termites, cockroaches, carpenter ants, spiders, stinging insects, mice, rats, fleas, bed bugs and more. Plus, we can explain the habits and tendencies of the pest you are dealing with, and tell you what steps you can take to minimize the risk of another infestation.
Our affordable services make pest prevention simple
Dealing with pests is stressful, and we want to make sure you don’t have to worry about a repeat problem. So get extra peace of mind by taking advantage of our monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual preventative services. All of our prices are fair and affordable, because that’s what we would want for our families and ourselves. We always offer a 10% discount for seniors and military service members, as well as financing options.
So what are you waiting for? Call Excellence Pest Control today to take advantage of an extra 10% off our already-affordable prices for pest control services in Bartlesville, OK, and kick those pests out of your home!
