Archive for May, 2010

Tick season is here!

Many residents are starting to see ticks in and around their homes in the past few weeks throughout the triangle, which includes Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, Garner, and the entire triangle area.

Ticks pose concern for humans due to the diseases that they carry, there are to main ticks that are common in North Carolina.

Lone Star Tick:

These ticks get their common name from the single silver spot located on the females dorsal. Although not a structural pest, lone star ticks attack humans more frequently than any other tick in the eastern and southeastern states. It is medical importance because it vectors the causal organisms of tularemia, is a minor vector of Rocky Mountain spotted fever and has been associated with lymes disease

We here at Trapper Dan’s use proven methods that will combat these blood feeders from using you as a blood bank.

Ticks are no joke and should be controlled in order to reduce the chances of these illnesses.

Raleigh Tick Control| Tick Exterminator

Raleigh has seen a rise of tick related issues in residential homes and structures, we are the local tick control exterminator, Raleigh Pest Control.

Apex Tick control| Tick Exterminator

We are the local choice for Tick control and pest control in Apex, North Carolina.

Chapel Hill Tick Control| Tick Exterminator

We are Chapel Hill’s local Tick Control Exterminator and Pest Control Company.

Spiders are common in the triangle and are known to be a nuisance to many homeowners in Raleigh, Apex, Cary, Holly Springs, Garner, Wake Forest, Chapel Hill and the triangle surrounding areas.

Many people find themselves walking out their doors and being blasted with a web in their face. Many spiders hang

around entry ways because that is wh

ere they can find their food source. Lights around doors attract insects and in turn attract spiders.

There are many methods that people and pest control professionals try in order to control spider related issues. Many people spray around the perimeter of their homes in hopes that this will eliminate their problem. Well it does to a point but the main problem with this method is that most spiders will not come in contact with the product used.

We approach Spider control in Raleigh, Apex, Cary, Holly Springs, Chapel Hill and the triangle area with an I.P.M. approach that not only eliminates spiders but prevents them from coming back. We use proven methods that work and would be happy to give the residents of the triangle a free pest evaluation.

We receive countless calls about spiders and the main question that we are asked is about  spiders that can cause harm to humans, I felt that I would include some basis information in this article to answer many of your questions. Here are the 2 spiders that raise concern in the Triangle.

The Black Widow Spider

The Black Widow found in the Raleigh-Durham areas of North Carolina

Adult female body length ½” including an almost spherical abdomen.

Color is typically black with reddish triangular markings usually joined to form a reddish hourglass-shaped marking.

The Black widow’s venom is a neurotoxin. The female is normally shy and retiring, but aggressively attacks immediately after egg laying and when guarding her eggs. The Black widow bite is not always felt, so the only reliable evidence of a bite is a slight local swelling with 2 tiny red spots where the fangs entered. However, pain is usually almost immediate and reaches its maximum in 1-3 hours, continues for 12-48 hours, and then gradually subsides. The major symptoms are increased body temperature and blood pressure, profuse sweating and nausea. There is an antitoxin available. Immediately call physician or go to emergency room if bitten and take spider along for identification purposes. If treated, bites are rarely fatal.

 The Brown Recluse Spider

The Brown Recluse

Adults usually about ¼-1/2” in body length
Color tan to dark brown with a darker fiddle-shaped marking on back.

Both male and female Brown recluse spiders can inject venom, and must be considered dangerous to humans. Injection of their venom may produce necrosis or dead tissue, resulting in ulcerating type sore. The bite is usually not felt, but it may produce an immediate stinging sensation followed by intense pain or this reaction may be delayed for 6-8 hours. A small blister usually appears and the surrounding bite area becomes swollen. Symptoms include restlessness, fever, and difficulty in sleeping. The killed tissue gradually falls off during the next 10-14 days, leaving an open ulcer and possibly exposing the underlying muscles and/or bone. Healing is very slow and usually takes several weeks, resulting in dense scar tissue. If bitten contact your physician or go to the emergency room.

Raleigh Get Rid Of Mosquitos Flies Fleas Exterminator

Spring is here in the Raleigh Triangle Area  and with all the beautiful song birds, squirrels , raccoons come all those buzzy type of pests like the flies,  fleas and the skeeters! Have a plan for Flies, fleas and mosquito’s.

Pest Control

We do all aspects of Pest Control and our trained, experienced staff exterminators  regularly solve nuisance insect infestations which are commonly ants, roaches, spiders, termites and of course flies, fleas and mosquitos. Our service area includes Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Chapel Hill, Durham, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, Fuquay Varina, Morrisville, Fayetteville

Yes Thats A Flea Up Close !!

Raleigh Fleas  Exterminator

Pet Owners

Remember as the weather warms up and you take a dog or cat for a walk they can come in contact with fleas or even ticks . It is important to keep your pets treated before ever releasing them outdoors. Your precious pets in two week time frame can end up being overnight into blood sucking fleas.  Please Treat Your Animals Monthly Per Your Veterinarians Recommendations.

Raleigh Mosquito Exterminator

Hikers and Bird Watchers

If your walking into the woods, remember to always bring  the mosquitoes repellent and adequate clothing to cover up because you could quickly feel like you were to become those skeeters next dinner.

Flies Have Some Very Nasty & Disgusting Habits

Raleigh Flies Exterminator

Having A Picnic Plan On the Flies Coming Too

Having Fly Swatters on hand and keeping all food and waste covered is the best way to keep the attraction of flies to your Picnic or Bar B Que. Flies have some pretty nasty habits, have the potential to spread numerous  and every effort to make sure your food never comes in their contact.

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