Best Pest Control

Termites cause billions of dollars in damage every year to homes. Often you will not even be aware that they are present until they have spread to many different areas on your property and caused tons of damage. Call upon the best pest control company in the Lake of the Ozarks to help determine if your property is at risk. Best Pest Control has over 25 years of experience under our belts, and termite inspection and treatment is one of our specialties. It is wise to have a termite inspection done once a year as a preventative measure, but here are four signs that you need to get it taken care of right away. 1. SWARMERS You will generally see these winged termites in the Spring when the weather is warming up and often after it rains. This is when the young leave their nests and head out to mate and start colonies of their own. They are small and very similar to flying ants, but there are ways to tell them apart. TERMITES: straight waist straight antennae wings are t...

Many people believe that ladybugs are a symbol of luck. However, if you start to notice these red and black insects invading your home, you may want to take a closer look. These are most likely Asian Lady Beetles, who look similar to their beneficial ladybug cousins. Further inspection from the  best pest control company at Lake of the Ozarks can determine the difference. Introduction of the Asian Lady Beetle Asian Lady Beetles were purposely introduced from Asia in the latter half of the 1900's by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The lady beetles were released into Georgia, South Carolina, Louisiana, Mississippi, California, Washington, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Maryland to control agricultural pests such as aphids and scale insects.  They have since migrated so they are found throughout most of the U.S. These beetles spread quickly and soon the not-so-beneficial aspects of this species were realized. Bothersome Pests The warmth of homes and bu...