Insect Services

We have customized programs to offer you. We mold our services to your needs and concerns.

When we come out for the inspection or first treatment, we perform a thorough inspection. At this time we determine the severity of the problem and try to identify any conditions which are conducive to the infestation. During the inspection we will talk with you:

• Where have you seen the pests?
• How often do you see them?
• Have you tried to get rid of them yourself?
• How long have you had this problem?

We believe customer communication is essential for a successful treatment.

We also can give you recommendations on sealing up your property from the invaders. Often, there are simple things you can do to make your home or business less desirable to pests.

We are proud members of the following professional pest management associations:
 

Termites

Every year in America, termites can cause an estimated two billion dollars in damage not covered by homeowner’s insurance.  At Pest Detective, L.L.C. we offer both spot treatments as well as baiting programs.  This service can provide you with peace of mind;  your life’s biggest investment, your home, needs protection.  Because of our concern with the environment and due to its proven technology, we have chosen to offer our customers the Advance® Termite Bait System. 

This baiting system effectively eliminates termite colonies and provides on-going protection against new colonies. 

• The active ingredients are underground where termites can reach them, but away from children and pets. 
• The stations are installed outside your home and are unobtrusive. 
• Also, the Advance Termite Baiting Program is less invasive;  there is no drilling of home foundation as with liquid treatments.

Our Termite Baiting Program consists of installation of the bait stations around your home and quarterly visits to check the bait stations.  Give us a call to schedule your termite bait station installation!

For more information on termites and the Advance Termite Baiting Program go to: www.advancetermitecontrol.com

One of the key steps to pest control is identification of the pest.  Below are some of Pest Detective’s “Most Wanted Insects” which often enter into homes uninvited.

Pest Detective L.L.C.’s
Most Wanted Insects

Spiders

Spider

In the spring or fall you will probably notice spiders in your house.  Spiders can live in our homes over the winter -- anywhere they can stay warm and find food.  Most spiders are hunters.  They catch their prey either by roaming or by web building.  The best thing to prevent a spider breakout is keep them out of our homes.  Keep an eye on boxes you bring into your home;  spiders or egg sacs can be hidden in the corners.  Also, keep doors closed and windows screens in place. 

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Ants

Carpenter Ants

There are many different types of ants.  Ants found commonly in Indiana are the Pavement Ant, Carpenter Ant, Citronella Ant, and Pharoah Ant.  Carpenter Ants are often those big black or brown ants you see running around the exterior of your home.  Pay attention to these ants and where they are going.  They are a very important part of the ecosystem but can be a major problem when they enter your home because they will tunnel through wood. They can destroy the structural integrity of a building.

Ants can be very difficult to get rid of.  Diagnosis of the type of ant you have in your home is the first step in dealing with your ant problem.

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Fleas

The most common flea to Indiana is the Cat Flea.  Even though it is named the Cat Flea this flea can be found on dogs, cats, raccoons and other wild animals.  Adult fleas eat blood so they need a warm-blooded host to survive and reproduce.  Fleas are a nuisance but they can also carry disease.  Dog and cat fleas carry tapeworms that are capable of infecting humans if you accidentally eat a flea. 

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Wasps and Bees

Hornet's Nest

There are many types of wasps and bees common to Indiana.  These include, but are not limited to the Paper Wasp, Cicada Killer, Mud Dauber, Yellow Jacket, Carpenter Bee, and Bald Faced Hornet. 

Cicada Killer

These stinging insects are important to the ecosystem, but can become a hassle when they enter our homes.  Oftentimes they will be found in chimneys, under bay windows, in soffits, storage sheds, and trees.  As with most pests, identification is the key to helping to resolve the pest problem.

Bumblebees

Oftentimes Pest Detective, L.L.C. can resolve your problem with a single treatment. 

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Lady Beetles

Multicolored Asian Lady Beetles are not native to the United States and are different than the Lady Bugs you may remember as a child.  The Multicolored Asian Lady Beetles were brought into the U.S. as a biological control and have spread from the original target areas.  The native habitat of this insect are the nooks and crannies of hillsides which is why you will find them crawling over your home on sunny days in the late fall. 

Tight fitting soffit vents, sealed cracks and crevices, and well-maintained window screens are important in keeping these insects out of your home.  To decrease the invasion Pest Detective, L.L.C. has a program.  Call before fall to schedule your treatment.

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