Ant Control

Ants are pesky creatures that can infest a home or business very quickly. Ants will typically come into a home or office when food is left out or to find a source of water. They live in colonies, which can house as many as 300,000 to 500,000 ants, and they are very small, so they can come in through the tiniest cracks.

Have you ever wondered why ants are always found in large groups? When a single ant comes into a home, it will leave behind a scent trail that contains its pheromones, allowing other ants in the colony to follow the trail. Unfortunately this trail is completely invisible to the human eye, so it is hard to tell where the ants are coming in or out.

There are several different types of ants, some of which bite and sting. These bites and stings can cause pain, irritation, and even allergic reactions, so make sure to get rid of ants as soon as you see them.

If you see even just a few ants in your home or business, there are likely more on their way. The best option is to give us a call at Total Pest Solutions right away. We offer ant control services in Polk County, Florida and can take care of the colony before it gets out of control. Some do-it-yourself ant control treatments offer spotty results, while others won’t do much at all. Our team of ant control experts will come in and use chemicals that will destroy the colony and leave a residue that deters future ants from coming in.

Bed Bug Control

Bed bugs are becoming a common problem throughout the United States. These small, brown, oval-shaped bugs are very tiny, which means that they can easily enter your home without being detected. They are flat (about the width of a credit card), so they can slip into small places such as luggage, clothing, bedding, and couches. Once they get into a home, they will hide in mattresses, bed frames, and box springs, where they can lay eggs and have easy access to people throughout the night. They can also spread between rooms and even through walls into adjoining apartments.

While bed bugs do not carry any diseases, they are still a big nuisance and can cause pain and irritation to those who have them in their homes. They live on blood, so they have to bite humans or animals frequently in order to stay alive. The bites are painful and will cause skin itching and welts. If bed bugs are biting your pets, you may not be able to see the bites beneath their fur, so watch for increased signs of scratching not caused by fleas. Unfortunately, keeping your home clean does not decrease the chance of having bed bugs, since they live in both clean and dirty living conditions. You can bring them into your home when you stay at a hotel, or a guest could bring them in on clothing or luggage.

At Total Pest Solutions, we offer bed bug control treatments to kill bed bugs in your home. Our bed bug control services are available in Polk County, Florida and the surrounding areas, and we have effective treatment options to eliminate the bed bugs for good.

Rodent Control

While all creatures may have their place in the circle of life, we think you’ll agree that not all creatures should have a place in your Polk County, FL home. If you think you may have a problem and are looking for help with rodent control, you’ve come to the right place. At Total Pest Solutions, we understand what measures should be taken to ensure your rodent control problem is taken care of the first time. Our non-invasive approach is friendly for both the environment and your family, so you can rest assured that you are in capable, well-experienced hands.

For effective rodent control, it is important to understand the nature of these rodents. If you are experiencing a problem with rats, you may have noticed that the at-home measures you have undertaken have proven ineffective every step of the way. This is because rats are very wary of changes to their habitats, so traps or poisons are out of place to them and they avoid them.

Rats can carry a number of different diseases that can be very dangerous for your family, so it’s important to call us as soon as you notice a rat. They colonize quickly, and before you know it, the one rat will have turned into several!

You may have had more success at trapping or poisoning mice around your home. Mice come indoors for food, warmth or water and are able to very quickly contaminate a large amount of food, without ever eating it. The problem with catching a mouse here or there is that mice breed very rapidly, so if you’ve seen a couple, chances are you have a much bigger problem than you suspect and are only treating the very surface of the problem.

Cockroach Control

Cockroaches are a common problem in Polk County, Florida and many of the other areas around the world that have a warm and humid climate. Most people associate cockroaches with filthy living conditions, but they can also live in clean homes. Cockroaches typically come into a home or business through open doors, cracks in the walls or floors, or in bags from stores or restaurants that have an infestation. Once cockroaches come into a building that has a steady source of food and water, they will begin breeding and can have thousands of offspring annually. This means that seeing even just one cockroach is a serious concern.

Cockroach control is important because these pests can carry and transmit forms of bacteria that can cause food poisoning to humans. One way to avoid a cockroach infestation is to remove all trash regularly, including soda bottles, boxes, and paper bags. If your area is prone to cockroaches, make sure to keep all food containers sealed and don’t leave pet food out, since this becomes a feeding source.

If you live in Polk County, Florida, our expert cockroach control team at Total Pest Solutions can also help. We offer treatment that will kill living cockroaches and any eggs that have been laid in your home. Having cockroaches in your home or business is very frustrating and revolting to most people, so the sooner you call us for treatment, the sooner we can begin cockroach control and eliminate them. We can also offer suggestions to prevent future infestations.

Bee & Wasp Control

Although bees and wasps are an important part of our ecosystem here in Polk County, Florida, when they’re in the wrong place at the wrong time, they can be a huge inconvenience. If you’re tired of bees and wasps taking over your outdoor living space and ruining the time you spend outside, our team at Total Pest Solutions is here to help.

With our bee & wasp control services, we will verify the presence of a nest or swarm and evaluate how extensive the infestation is. We will also identify exactly what type of bee or wasp you are dealing with. After we do that, we’ll formulate a bee & wasp control plan to take care of the situation.

Once we implement this plan, we’ll be back on a regular basis to make sure it’s working like it should and to make adjustments as needed. During all of these steps, we’ll communicate with you to make sure you know what’s going on with the bee and wasp problem on your property and what we’re doing about it.

We’ve been providing the Polk County area with bee & wasp control services since 2006 and have gone above and beyond for every single one of our clients. We guarantee we’ll do the same for you when you have us help with a bee or wasp problem at your home.

Termite Control

One of the scariest parts about having termites in your home is that, in many cases, it’s hard to know they’re even there until they’ve done significant damage.

At Total Pest Solutions, we offer termite control services for properties in and around Polk County, Florida. Termites cause billions of dollars in damage to homes in the U.S. each year, but we can help you avoid becoming part of that statistic.

There are two main species of termites that live in our area: drywood and subterranean.

Subterranean termites are the most destructive species of termite. They come in three different “castes”:

• Workers – about 6 mm long, light colored, and wingless
• Soldiers – long heads and mandibles
• Reproductives – dark-colored, with 2 pairs of wings

Reproductive subterranean termites are often mistaken for flying ants, but they are smaller than ants and have straight antennae. They build “mud tunnels” to reach food and escape the open air. After mating, these termites shed their wings, so if you see piles of wings that are all the same size on your windowsills (they look similar to fish scales), you may have a subterranean termite infestation.

Drywood termites are less common than subterranean termites, but they can cause very substantial damage. They can grow to be up to 12 mm long and require very little moisture to survive, so they can typically be found in dry wood, like the framing in your attic, wood furniture, or firewood that is kept too close to the house. They typically leave behind distinct fecal pellets called frass, which are about 1 mm long and can often be seen on windowsills, siding, in the eaves of your attic, etc.

All of our termite treatment programs come with a full guarantee. All termites will be controlled or prevented fast after initial treatment.

If you have questions or think you might have termites in your home, feel free to give us a call. We can come out and perform an analysis to see if you need termite control. If you wait too long, it can be dangerous, especially if you have wooden porches or balconies that may become weakened by termite infestation. Watch for warning signs and contact us at the first signs of termite damage.

Mosquito Control

Living in Polk County, Florida, you’re no stranger to swarms of mosquitos wherever you go. While this may be the case, you don’t have to deal with the same problem at home if you take certain mosquito control steps. If you have no idea where to start or you simply need some help getting started, our team at Total Pest Solutions is here for you.

Whether you’re having a problem with mosquitos ruining your evening barbecues or you’re sick of them trying to take over when you do yard work, we’ll figure out what’s causing the problem and suggest effective solutions. Then, once we’ve gone over all of your options and solidified the right one for your home, we’ll implement it and check up on your home regularly to make sure it’s working.

While our mosquito control solutions can drastically cut down on the number of mosquitos living near your home, there are also things you can do to minimize the presence of these pesky creatures on your property. For example, eliminate standing water and use outdoor lighting that doesn’t attract mosquitos. We’d be more than happy to give you additional information about steps you can take to keep the mosquito population down at your home or business.