Arrow Exterminators Blog

Another Banner Year for Ants, Cockroaches, Termites, Mosquitoes and Fleas

Pests have long been a threat to the quality of life we all enjoy due to their ability to transmit disease and cause significant damage to property and this year expects to be no different. Many of our customers have been inquiring about what bugs they should be on the lookout for this year, so we put together this list of the top 5 pests likely to cause homeowners the most concern in 2012. Ants:  There are more than 700 different species of ants in the United States and this number is actually growing at a rapid pace. The more we travel and engage in international commerce, the more opportunity new species have to immigrate to the U.S. Recent discoveries include the hairy (or Carib...Read More »

Not a creature was stirring. Not even a mouse!

The holiday season is officially in full swing! Decorating, parties and visits from friends and family have us all in the holiday spirit, but we do want to remind you of a few simple steps you can take to keep pests from ruining the fun! Stored undisturbed in basements and attics for most of the year, holiday decorations can provide the perfect environment for rodents like squirrels, mice and rats to build nests. Additionally, Christmas trees, door wreaths and even firewood provide the ideal hiding spot and transportation into your home for pests such as the brown recluse spider. To prevent these pests from interfering with your holiday plans, we recommend following these few simple st...Read More »

Keep Pests Out of Your Pantry!

Thanksgiving is next week and preparations are in full swing! Families will be gathering to share wonderfully prepared meals and all they are thankful for but the one thing we don't want this year is an uninvited guest that can put a damper on all the festivities. This time of year, we always encourage folks to conduct a thorough inventory of their pantries and cupboards. This is a great way to see what you have on hand before venturing to the grocery store and to make sure your pantry hasn't been invaded by Indian meal moths, grain and flour infesting beetles and weevils, ants and even mice. We recommended starting with all your dry ingredients. Indian meal moths are small pests with ...Read More »

Keep Furry Pests Where They Belong This Fall – OUTSIDE!

When you think about the fall, the top things that most likely come to mind are back-to-school, football, leaves changing colors and finally, cooler temperatures. What you don't want to think about is that scratching noise in your attic or walls. Fall is one of the busiest times of the year for wildlife as roof rats, squirrels, raccoons and even bats are all on the prowl, looking for shelter for the winter months ahead. In their quest to find a nesting place for the winter, these furry pests will do anything it takes to get inside including chewing and clawing through wood, plastic and siding. Hopefully you will find the following information on the most common fall intruders useful an...Read More »