Scotts Pest Control has been treating subterranean termites in all types of structures since 1993. Our master termite technicians are certified and experienced in conventional treatments using TERMIDOR. Scotts Pest Control has the training and experience to protect your home from both the native subterranean termite and the dreaded Formosan termite. Should your home or business not have an existing termite problem you may choose to have a preventive service provided. Scotts Pest Control has the expertise to provide a quality termite protection program for you.

Scotts Pest Control provides service for vertebrate pest such as rats and mice. We offer inspections, consultations and service for the elimination of these pests.

Roof Rat

• Also known as the black rat or ship rat.
• Roof rats are smaller and sleeker than the Norway Rat.
• Primarily occupies coastal areas and are very common in seaports.
• Adults weigh between 5 and 9 ounces.
• Roof rats are thought of as vegetarians because they prefer fruits, seeds and vegetables.

Norway Rat

• Also known as the house rat.
• Are the most widely distributed rat in the United States and are found in all states.
• Are stronger and more aggressive than roof rats.
• Can adapt to cool climates better than any other species.
• Its stocky body weighs between 12 and 16 ounces
• Prefers meats and proteins for food.
• Largest of the rats.

House Mouse

• House Mice came to the United States on boats from Asia in the 1500's.
• House Mice can be found all over North America.
• House Mice are nocturnal and use shredded paper, insulation material, and string to form their nests.
• They cause damage in residential and commercial structures.
• They contaminate food and carry diseases.
• Unlike rats, mice like to explore new objects.
• House Mice have poor vision, which is compensated by other senses, such as taste, smell, hearing and touching.

Scotts Pest Control offers treatments for bees, and wasps on an as-needed basis.

Fire Ants

• Inflict painful stings.
• Single queen mounds can number 30-100 per acre with up to 250,000 ants each.
• Nest in soil at base of trees, shrubs, grass or in homes.
• Known to kill cattle and other animals.

Pharaoh Ants

• Can spread a variety of bacteria.
• Colonies contain several reproductive females and hundreds of thousands of workers.
• Workers are about 1/16” long.
• Nest in wall voids, behind baseboards, and between liners.

Carpenter Ants

• A silent menace that destroys wood; damage to home can be worse than that produced by termites.
• Thrives in same environment as humans.
• Queen lives as long as 15 years.
• Workers live as long as seven years.
• Can forage up to 300 feet from colony.
• Carpenter ants bite people when disturbed.

Adult Flea

• Fleas are pests of humans and domestic animals all over the world.
• Flea larvae feed on organic debris and fecal blood.
• Adult fleas and ticks feed on human or other animal blood.
• Fleas transmit several diseases such as plague and Murine Typhus.
• Fleas were responsible for the black plague that killed over 100 million people in the 14th century.

Brown Dog Tick

• Brown Dog Ticks are one of the most widely distributed ticks in the world.
• The most common host is the domestic dog and is virtually restricted to this host in the United States.
• Ticks can transmit Lyme disease.

German Roaches

• The most troublesome domestic species.
• They can cause infection and disease.
• One female produces 35,000 offspring in one year.
• Found in moist areas.
• Up to 5/8” long.

American Roaches

• Includes largest of species; up to 1-1/2” long.
• Also known as Palmetto or Flying Water Bug.
• Attracted to sweets, grains, hair, soap.
• Found in home foundations, under wood and near pools.

Oriental Roaches

• Also referred to as the waterbug.
• Up to 1.25 inches long.
• Oriental roaches feed on all kinds of filth.
• Generally found outdoors and migrate indoors during cold weather.

Smoky Brown Roaches

• Closely related to the American Roach.
• Feeds on plant material.
• Commonly found living in wood, shingle roofs and in gutters.
• Feeds on decaying matter.

• More than 3,000 species found in North America.
• Most poisonous species are the Black Widow and Brown Recluse.
• Predators who paralyze or kill their prey with venom.
• Feed mainly on insects.
• Most are nocturnal.
• Bites may occur when cleaning neglected areas or putting on seldom-worn clothes.

Silverfish

• Feed primarily on starch found in paper.
• Cause damage to clothing by feeding on cotton and linen.
• Wingless with flattened body.
• Usually 1/2" to 3/4" long.
• Found almost everywhere.

Earwigs

• Earwigs are primarily scavengers and feed on dead plant and animal material.
• Most active at night.
• During the day they seek shelter under stones, boards and debris.
• Readily recognizable by the forceps-like appendages at the end of the abdomen.
  

Crickets

• Generally nocturnal.
• Live outside.
• Enter homes seeking moisture.
• Feed mainly on clothing and carpet.
• Also eat papers, cotton, linen and proteins.
• Usually 3/4" to 7/8" long.

Our certified technicians have the training and experience to provide you with quality service for commercial establishments. Scotts Pest Control has proven techniques and dedicated employees unequaled by any other company.