Jones Pest Control

02/29/2024

This spring could produce a multitude of cicadas unlike anything we have seen. Here is a little news excerpt about the upcoming event.

The cicadas are a natural presence every year, but two periodical cicadas will be making their curtain call together, and the last time that happened was in 1803.

02/20/2024

Termite season will be here before you know it! Be sure to look out for these telltale signs of an infestation: https://bit.ly/42bPdaG If you suspect you’re dealing with a termite infestation, give us a call!

Are termites eating away at your home without you even knowing? PestWorld lists 5 signs of termites in the home to help you identify and stop infestations.

05/05/2023

11/29/2022

NEWS RELEASE

Don’t Let Pests Make Your Home Theirs for The Holidays
Keep pests out of the home with pest-free decorating tips

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, one of the last things on homeowners’ minds is making sure they are not accidentally bringing pests inside when decorating. But, Jones Pest Control, Inc. warns that pest encounters are common this time of year and reminds homeowners of the importance of keeping pest proofing in mind while decking the halls.

“Homeowners may not be aware that holiday décor can be the source of an unwanted pest infestation, but the reality is that boxes of stored ornaments and live greenery make excellent nests.” “One of the most common issues we see around the holidays is freshly cut evergreen trees being brought into homes infested with insects and spiders, which can certainly dampen holiday spirits.”

We recommend the following tips from the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) for keeping holiday decorations pest-free:

● Inspect live wreaths, freshly cut trees and other greenery thoroughly for spiders, insect nests or eggs before bringing them into your home.
● Unpack boxes of decorations outside to ensure any rodents or insects that may have made a nest inside don’t escape into the home.
● Examine string lights for gnaw marks, a common sign of a rodent infestation.

“Another important thing to remember is to store firewood at least 20 feet from the home on an elevated surface.” “This keeps pests from crawling into woodpiles and hitchhiking indoors when homeowners bring the wood into the home to start a fire. Of course, if any pests did find a way inside, we are only a phone call away.”

05/11/2022

• Before heading outdoors this summer, be sure to take steps to prevent tick exposure. Apply insect repellent with at least 20 percent DEET and wear long sleeves and pants. For information about this pest, head to PestWorld’s TickTalk.org: https://bit.ly/3y0HpJy

Tick Talk is a resource where people can learn more about tick species, diseases ticks can spread, and tick prevention.

04/08/2022

• There are hundreds of pests that could be invading your home, but there are a handful that are more of a concern than others, such as rodents, cockroaches and termites. Consider working with a pest professional to identify which has invaded your home.

Our Pest Guide is a bug identifier that can aid in identifying bugs, insects, and other pests. Browse our comprehensive list of bugs and insects to learn more.

04/02/2022

• April is National Pest Management Month (NPMM), an annual observance that celebrates the pest management industry for its commitment to the protection of public health, food and property from pests.

03/14/2022

As Termite Awareness Week ends this past weekend, some of the posts made gave you hints on what to do as a homeowner for termite prevention. One thing that was not mentioned was to be sure you have a professional termite inspection done when you purchase a new home. Jones Pest Control can do this for you to be sure you don’t purchase a problem you have to deal with.