Let’s talk about Flea Control. Anyone who has a family pet of any kind knows how important it is to keep them happy, safe and comfortable. Taking walks, and playing with pets keeps them healthy and happy, proper collars with I.D. tags help keep them safe if they were to get lost, giving them their […]
If you’ve ever noticed tiny red bugs crawling in or around your window chances are they are Clover Mites. Clover Mites are a close relative to ticks and spiders but they are true mites, not insects. To the naked eye they are no more than tiny red bugs and appear no larger than a pinhead. […]
Hiring a professional pest control company, finding unwanted pests in your home is never a fun experience and sometimes you may need to rely on a professional pest control company to help handle the situation. It can be a daunting task to find the right company that you feel comfortable with and can trust. There […]
If you are looking for earwig control, look no further, Alpha has you covered. Earwigs are a common household pest and are unique with the way they look. They are easily recognizable by their pinchers located at the ends of their abdomen, which are generally harmless to humans. Earwigs will actually use the pinchers when […]
If you plan on traveling this summer, vacationing without bed bugs is the way to do it! Bed bugs can be picked up in hotel rooms and you may not know it till they’ve made themselves at home in your own bed. While you’re getting ready for your trip, we suggest packing a small flashlight to […]
At Alpha, we see it almost on a daily basis, pests and rodents finding their way into homes and buildings through entry points that shouldn’t be available. Most common are cracks and gaps in doors, resulted from weather stripping issues or door not closings properly. Foundation vents completely open, with ripped screens or no screens […]
Whether you’re off to the mountains for some camping or having big barbecue in the backyard with family and friends, Alpha wants to help you keep a pest free Memorial day. Pest Free Camping Campground– set up your camp site away from standing water and heavy vegetation if possible. Tent– check your tents netting for […]
Getting stung by a bee isn’t much fun and can be painful for several hours after. There are many different home treatments out there to help relieve the pain and itch of a bee sting, here are a few home treatments and tips to try if you happen to get stung this summer. First thing […]
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month Know the signs and symptoms: Early lyme disease can often present flu-like symptoms such as: chills, fever, muscle aches, sweats, nausea and/or joint pain. Some patients may experience a type of rash such as the “bull’s eye” rash, it also may be in the form of another type of […]
Most people know that ticks can be dangerous to humans and animals such as the family pet. Ticks can carry and transmit Lyme disease and other diseases as well. But what can you do? You can be educated about what to be aware of and what you can do to help prevent ticks from getting […]