Best Pest Control

While spiders may not do as much damage as some pests (like termites), we do not like seeing them in our homes. Especially when that spider is dangerous, such as brown recluses or black widows, whose bites can cause severe reactions. Spring is the time when most pests like to come out of their winter hiding and invade our homes.  Best Pest Control  wants to help you avoid running across a spider in your home this spring. Here are a few tips to help you keep spiders out of your home. Prevent Spiders In Your Home The best way to prevent spiders from getting into your home is to make sure you don't have an environment that attracts them. Spiders will most likely make their homes outside in plants, piles of leaves or wood or undisturbed places like old tires or buckets. When you have these items next to your home, it makes it easier for them to wander inside. If you have these items on your property, make sure to give them some distance between your home to make it les...

Although we see the majority of pest related problems during the summer, that doesn't mean they are completely gone in the winter. In fact, the cold weather actually makes pests more likely to seek warmth and shelter in your home. So, which pests should we be aware of this winter? Best Pest Control shares with you the most common pests we see throughout the winter months. Rodents During the winter, rodents, such as rats and mice, enter homes more often in search of shelter and warmth. They will find their way in by squeezing through holes the size of a quarter or climbing up drain pipes. Not only are they causing damage to your home by gnawing on furnishings and building materials, they also pose a health risk to your family. Exposure to their urine and droppings can transmit serious diseases such as salmonella, hantavirus and infection. Cockroaches If you were hoping that cockroaches die in the winter, you may not be pleased to find out the truth. Not only do they surviv...

No one likes to be surprised by a spider.  These tiny, silent creatures can easily sneak up on you with no warning.   Spider control is a specialty of ours, and  Best Pest Control at the Lake of the Ozarks can make sure that you have as few of these little guys as possible around your home, but it always helps to know where to look for these pests. Spiders mainly love quiet, dark spots that do not get disturbed very often.  They will do their best to stay under your radar so that they can spin their webs and keep from getting smashed.  There are hiding spots for spiders that you can check occasionally.  If you keep an eye on these spots, you just may be able to avoid a surprise attack. Under furniture Furniture that doesn't get moved often, like beds and couches, are perfect spots for spiders to hide.  It's dark under there and only disturbed when something accidentally rolls under.  If you are not able to move the furniture to vacu...