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Depending on their size, it could be termites.
Subterranean termites use mud tubes or shelters for protection and to reach cellulose material above the ground. The tunnels are constructed with particles of soil, wood, debris and termite secretions. They construct these mud tubes as they travel through the dirt.
If you spot these in and around your house, you should call a professional for a termite inspection.
Many types of crickets may cause damage to paper or fabrics when large numbers of them are present. Clothing stained with food or perspiration is especially subject to attack.
The house and field crickets usually feed on plants.
There are over 2300 species of termites worldwide and about 20 species are pests of structures. Subterranean termites are the most widespread and destructive.
Earwig is the common name given to insects characterized by thin, membrane-like wings folded underneath short leathery forewings. The abdomen extends well beyond the wings, and frequently, though not always, ends in a pair of forceps-like touch receptors.
There is no evidence that they transmit disease or otherwise harm humans or other animals.
They owe their name to the widespread superstition that they crawl into ears of sleeping people and bore into their brain. Earwig is derived from the Anglo-Saxon term, earwicga, meaning ear creature. (They do not crawl into people's ears while they are sleeping.)
Earwigs feed on leaves, flowers, fruits and fungi as well as plants.
HomeTeam Pest Defense is committed to providing you with the highest level of professional and responsible pest management services. The key to our customer service is a comprehensive regular treatment plan.
This plan includes:We want you to be entirely satisfied. If you have any problems with pests in between scheduled visits, we will come back to retreat for pests.
When HomeTeam Pest Defense services your home, the technician will inject distribution lines inside the walls with pest control materials limiting contact with your family and pets.
It's effective because the pest control materials target pests where they hide, live and breed - inside the walls. And, it's convenient. After the initial visit, we'll service your system from the exterior locked and patented service ports. You don't have to be home for service.
HomeTeam provides several ways to pay. We accept major credit cards and checks. Plus, we can set up auto-pay for you so you don't have to even think about it. Just ask your branch for an ACH form and we can automatically deduct payment from your bank account or charge your credit card. You choose.
Yes, you can make payments online, just Click here. You will be asked for your account number, email address that is on file with HomeTeam and phone number on file.
We also have several other payment options available. We accept most major credit cards. Plus, we can set up auto-pay for you so you don't even have to think about it. You choose.
We believe in customer service! Our friendly, qualified technicians will provide our 6-Point Advantage Service when we come out to your home. Our affordable treatments are effective so you don't have to worry about pests invading your home and it makes sense to have a comfortable, pest-free environment!
HomeTeam Pest Defense installs the Taexx built-in pest control system during a home's construction. Ask your builder if they offer Taexx as a standard feature. Not all do.
For homes that are already constructed, HomeTeam Pest Defense can still offer you our pest control service with our 6-Point Advantage Service.
QualityPro certification from the National Pest Management Association means that HomeTeam Pest Defense meets certain standards.
These standards include:Upon signing an annual service agreement, you can choose to prepay and save 5% off your scheduled treatments.
We will schedule an appointment convenient to you.
Our technician will start with an inspection of your home to identify potential problem areas. The initial visit includes thorough interior and exterior treatments. Thereafter, scheduled visits are exterior only, unless otherwise requested.
Yes. The Florida Green Building Coalition (3 points), as well as numerous other "Green" programs, provides "Green Points" for including integrated pest management practices, specifically, precision targeting of pesticides to areas not contacted by or accessible to the occupants.
Typically, damaged lines are found and repaired prior to closing up the walls. In the rare instance of a cut line enclosed in a wall, HomeTeam Pest Defense technicians can detect a damaged line during treatment and mark the line at the port box to prevent further treatments of that single line.
The Taexx system typically has 10-15 zones and will cover adequate pest control even if a zone is disabled.
The pest control materials applied through the Taexx system are registered by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Tempo® SC Ultra, manufactured by Bayer Environmental Sciences, is currently being used by HomeTeam Pest Defense technicians when servicing the Taexx system. (Product label and material data safety sheets are available upon request.)
No. Independent research by University of Georgia determined that there was no apparent clogging of the apertures (holes), and none of the apertures malfunctioned during the simulated twenty-year test.
The Taexx system, treatment equipment, and application techniques have been designed to work together to ensure clog-free lines for the life of the system.
The patented Taexx port box is tamper resistant with a locking mechanism requiring a proprietary key that is not commercially available.
No. Independent research conducted by the University of Florida concluded that, "There is more water weight from condensation after a hot shower" than results from servicing a Taexx system in a home.
Independent research conducted by Dr. Richard Lipsey, a University of North Florida toxicologist, has determined that there is no detectable level of pest control materials in the living areas of the home following the servicing of a Taexx system.
Termites thrive on cellulose material. Earth to wood contact provides them with food, moisture, shelter AND a direct way into your home. Wood debris should be removed. Old stumps, form boards and scrap lumber are very conducive to termites. Moisture is one of the most important factors in where termites occur around structures. Poor ventilation in crawlspaces can increase the humidity under a structure making it more susceptible to termite infestations.
Conducive conditions include:Yes, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation, cockroaches can trigger allergies and asthma. Cockroach allergen is believed to derive from saliva, feces and body parts of roaches.
The first step is to rid your home of these pests. Since they resist many types of control methods, it is best to call in pest control experts.
To help keep spiders from entering your home, be sure to regularly remove spider webs, seal cracks and crevices, eliminate harborage areas and improve ventilation in attics and crawlspaces.
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We are located in many states across the United States, but not in every state. There are several ways to find a branch office near you. Type in your zip code and a location with contact information will appear if we service that area. Call or email the branch to schedule a service or ask questions. You can also find our locations on the contact us page of our website. Call or email the branch office in the city. The second way is to call our toll free number, 1-877-461-PEST(7378), to find the nearest branch serving your area.
Each region of the country is supported by Builder Sales Representatives who can answer all your questions. You can email HomeTeam Pest Defense from the contact page or call 1-877-461-PEST (7378) to get your representative contact information.
On average, it takes about 45 minutes for a borate pretreatment. It will not impede your cycle time.
Exterior finishes, foundation design and insulation type effect which walls Taexx is installed. Taexx is designed to meet the specific needs of each builder. The Taexx system will be installed in designated exterior or interior walls or combination of both.
None. It only takes one to two hours to install a typical home so it will not impede your building cycle. We'll work around your schedule.
No. It is not a deterrent for termites. However, we offer other products and services that will guard against termites including our termite baiting system and termite pretreatments of wood and soil.
HomeTeam Pest Defense has expert pest technicians who can help identify your pest and answer your questions. Please call for an appointment today, 1-877-461-7378.
The Taexx system, originally called Tubes in the Wall, was created by HomeTeam Pest Defense to provide preventive protection against household pests and bugs such as ants, spiders, earwigs, cockroaches and more.
Taexx is a built in pest control system for your home. The Taexx system must be installed while building a new home. Taexx allows pest control treatments to take place where bugs live, behind the walls.
If you are wondering how to identify poisonous spiders, HomeTeam is here to help! Only 1 out of 5 home owners felt they could properly identify spiders. So if you are trying to identify a spider, we have some tips.
HomeTeam Pest Defense provides traditional pest control services including treatment for subterranean termites and termite colony elimination. Keep these tips in mind to protect your home.
Ants are the most common pest problem in America, with more than 80% of homeowners experiencing ant problems.
They are typically one inch long with yellow and black stripes, six legs, two pairs of wings, and a stinger.
Easy to identify by their wormlike bodies, slender antennae and pairs of legs on most of their body segments.
Cockroaches are typically dark brown in color and as long as 1½-inches in length.
Oh that unmistakable sound... a cricket is hiding somewhere!
Earwigs have a low tolerance for heat, becoming active at night and spending the day in hiding.
Fire ants are small, yellowish-red to black in color, aggressive, vicious and known for their painful burning sting.
Fleas are small, reddish-brown, wingless insects that feed on the blood of humans and animals.
Gnats are tiny flies that range from 3/10 to 1/8 inch long, and have one pair of long legs and long antennae.
Grasshoppers are known for their long hind legs which they use to make a chirping sound.
The Hercules beetle is the largest and strongest of the scarab beetle family, measuring from 1½ to six inches.
Did you know that when you bring that fresh cut tree into your home you could also be inviting spiders, beetles, mites and aphids for the holidays!
House flies get their name from being the most common type of fly found in homes throughout the U.S.
June bugs get their name from the time of year they emerge from the ground. They are blackish or reddish brown in color.
The ladybug is also known as 'ladybird' or 'lady beetle' and is typically 7 millimeters in size.
Lovebugs are also known as March flies. During and after mating, adult pairs remain coupled, even in flight, for up to several days.
They have many legs with 2 pairs of short legs on many segments of their bodies. Most are brownish or blackish in color.
Mosquitoes pose a greater threat to man’s health than any other pest.
Moths are known for their distinctive pair of wings, which are drab in color and typically resemble earth tones like brown, white, gray or black.
Occasional invaders are insects and arthropods that sporadically enter your home throughout the year.
Wasps sting many people each year and most severe injuries occur from hypersensitivity or allergies to the venom of wasps' sting.
All rodents are excellent climbers and only need a very small external opening to get inside homes and other buildings.
The roly-poly has many names, depending on where you live. Also known as a pill bug or sow bug, it is typically ⅜ inch in size and can be found throughout the U.S.
Although they are perceived as dangerous, the Arizona Bark Scorpion is the only species with venom that is deadly enough to kill a human.
Silverfish get their name from their silvery, metallic appearance and fish-like movements.
Found on plants, spider mites range in color from red and brown to yellow and green.
Spiders have eight legs, round bodies and range from very small sizes to several inches in length. Their bodies do not have segments, and their heads are fused to their abdomens.
Springtails are very small insects, measuring only 0.4 to 10 millimeters in length. These pests vary in color (white to dark gray), lack wings and have the ability to jump.
The stink bug was accidently introduced to the U.S. and gained notoriety from its rapid spread in the country.
Tarantulas are much bigger than most spiders. Their bodies are typically three inches long, and they have leg spans ranging from three to twelve inches.
When termites from a colony settle into your home, the structure becomes infested. Termites have straight bead-like antennae.
They have oval, flattened-shaped bodies, and can range from five millimeters when they have empty stomachs to ? inch when they are engorged with blood.
Most paper wasps measure about 2 cm (¾ in) long and are black, brown, or reddish in color with yellow markings.
Our goal is to be your long-term partner in maintaining a comfortable, secure home for your family. You can expect HomeTeam service professionals to be prompt, courteous, knowledgeable and thoroughly committed to providing you with unequaled protection.