Frequently Asked Pest Control Questions

Ant infestations are often detected by the presence of visible ant trails, especially near food sources or entry points. Additionally, small piles of sawdust or dirt near walls or wooden structures can indicate ant activity.

To prevent cockroach infestations in a commercial kitchen, it is crucial to maintain cleanliness, store food in airtight containers, seal cracks and crevices, and schedule regular professional pest control inspections and treatments.

Signs of a termite infestation include the presence of mud tubes on walls or foundations, hollow-sounding wood, discarded termite wings, and tiny fecal pellets known as frass near wooden structures.

Bedbugs can enter homes or hotel rooms through luggage, used furniture, clothing, or by hitching a ride on unsuspecting individuals. They are skilled hitchhikers and can easily spread from one location to another.

Mosquito bites can transmit various diseases such as West Nile virus, Zika virus, dengue fever, and malaria. It is crucial to control mosquito populations to reduce the risk of these illnesses.

Wasps are generally slimmer with smooth bodies, while hornets are larger and have thicker bodies. Hornets also build their nests above ground, while wasps may build nests both above and below ground.

Prevent mice from entering your home by sealing cracks and crevices, keeping food stored in airtight containers, maintaining cleanliness, and removing clutter that can serve as nesting areas.

Rat infestations in commercial spaces can pose health risks by contaminating food, spreading diseases such as leptospirosis and hantavirus, and causing damage to property through gnawing and nesting activities.

At East Coast Pest Control, our professionals identify the ant species, locate entry points, and employ targeted treatments to eliminate ant colonies and prevent future infestations.

To eliminate a cockroach infestation in a restaurant kitchen, professionals may use a combination of bait stations, insecticide treatments, sanitation protocols, and sealing entry points to ensure effective control and prevention.

Drywood termites infest dry wood structures, while subterranean termites build colonies in soil and require contact with moisture. Drywood termites create small holes in wood, while subterranean termites construct mud tubes for protection.

Signs of bedbugs in hotel rooms include bloodstains on bedding, dark spots on mattresses or furniture, a sweet, musty odor, and small reddish-brown insects in crevices or seams of furniture.

Untreated mosquito infestations in residential backyards can lead to an increased risk of mosquito-borne diseases, discomfort from bites, and potential limitations on outdoor activities due to the nuisance of mosquitoes.

Our team at East Coast Pest Control employs safe and effective methods to identify, locate, and remove wasp and hornet nests, ensuring the safety of residents and preventing future stinging incidents.

Allowing a mouse infestation to persist in a commercial establishment can lead to food contamination, property damage from gnawing, health department violations, and a negative impact on the reputation of the business.