Baton Rouge

How can I prevent termites from damaging my Baton Rouge home?

The are a number of things that we recommend to keep your Baton Rouge home termite free.

• Keep plants, mulch, and wood 1 to 2 feet away from the foundation of your home. Termites enter our homes by making mud tubes up the foundation, ofter entering through weep holes and other small openings.
• Keeping the bottom 6-12 inches of your foundation visible will make it easy to inspect for termite mud tubes.
• Repair any leaks immediately. Termites need moisture to survive and they are experts at finding it.
• Have your home inspected annually by a termite professional
• We strongly recommend having your home fully treated for termites every 5-7 years

How are Rodents getting into my Baton Rouge home?

Rats and mice are commonly found in and around homes and businesses in Baton Rouge. When left unchecked these small creatures can cause severe damage and spread harmful diseases. We often find that rats and mice have made their nests in the attics of homes. They typically enter through small holes around doorways, through openings like plumbing and electrical penetrations, and through roof gables and or damaged soffit and eaves. Rodent removal and extermination is typically a 3 step process. We will identify and seal the openings where the rats or mice are entering. The next step is to trap and remove any rodents that are inside. We will typically set traps in areas where activity has been noted and check the traps on a weekly basis until the activity has stopped. Lastly we will place exterior rodent bait stations around the property to prevent further infestations.

What other pests are common in Baton Rouge?

German Cockroaches are another common pest that invade Baton Rouge homes. German cockroaches or “roaches” are typically found in kitchens and bathrooms. They love to hide out inside of cabinets, under sinks and behind fridgerators, stoves, microwaves, coffee pots and deep freezers.

German Cockroaches are difficult to get rid of because they repopulate very quickly. Just when you think you have them under control a few days later BAM they are back! German cockroaches are typically introduced into homes from second hand furniture, boxes and packages and from items that are purchased at a grocery store. German Cockroaches are known to spread dangerous bacteria and viruses and are known to cause asthma attacks in children.

I think my pet brought fleas into my Baton Rouge house, how do I get rid of them?

Fleas are another common pests we deal with here in Baton Rouge, especially in the spring and summer. Once fleas are inside they can become a big problem really quickly! Many homeowners will attempt to eradicate their flea infestation with products purchased from big box stores. While most of those products can provide temporary relief very rarely will the completely eliminate the flea infestation. It is important that your pets are prescribed a veterinarian approved flea medications before having your home treated for fleas. We also recommend vacuuming your home daily for 2 weeks after your flea treatment.