From corroded roofing to foundation cracks, there are several ways insects and rodents can sneak into your home. Once there, they can destroy property and make your family sick. To avoid trips to the hospital, and maintain your home’s value and comfort, keep the following signs that you might need pest control services on your radar.

When Do You Need to Schedule Pest Control?

1. Odd Noises at Night

Rodents and insects often make their nests in the infrastructure of houses. To remain undetected, they often enter living spaces in search of food when everyone is asleep. The movement can create noises behind walls and under floorboards, so pay attention to peculiar sounds, like scratching and tapping, at night. The sound could be attributed to carpenter ants or termites burrowing through wood or mice running along the framework.

2. Problems Opening Doors & Windows

Hollow wood is often a sign of termite infestations. The insects burrow into wooden fixtures to create tunnels to connect their colonies. When the wood cracks, they use saliva secreted from their mouths as glue to seal the fractures. The moisture can also cause wood to warp, which often leads to doors and windows jamming in their frames.

3. Pungent Odors

Many insects and rodents produce a specific smell. If you notice an oily aroma in the kitchen or bathroom, call a pest control specialist for exterminating services. Cockroaches produce this scent and are often drawn to plumbing leaks and food left on counters and in open trash bags. A bitter, ammonia scent should be cause for concern, too, as it’s the smell associated with mice.

For exterminating and pest control solutions to eliminate infestations, contact the technicians at the award-winning A-Abel Family of Companies. Located in Dayton, OH, and serving clients throughout the Greater Miami Valley since 1937, this pest control company will tackle your problem with termites, bedbugs, rodents, or additional unwanted guests. Call (937) 434-4343 today to schedule an appointment. Before arrival, you will receive a text with a picture and a short biography about the technician. Find out what seasonal pest problems to know about online and keep up with announcements on Facebook.