GOT A PEST PROBLEMIN MONTGOMERY?

German and American cockroaches dominate Montgomery kitchens, restaurants, and apartments. They spread Salmonella and trigger childhood asthma. Signs: small dark pellets near food sources, sweet musty smell, nighttime sightings.

Red imported fire ants cause over 20,000 ER visits in the US annually. Montgomery yards are prime territory. Signs: reddish mounds with no central hole, swarming attack when nest is disturbed, painful pustules on skin.

A female mosquito only needs a bottle cap of water to lay 200 eggs in Montgomery. Habitat reduction is the most effective control. Signs: mosquitoes resting under leaves and eaves during the day, bite welts, water collecting in flower pots and trays.

Cause billions in damage annually. Especially active in Montgomery's humid soil. Signs: mud tubes on foundation, hollow-sounding wood, discarded wings.

Flea and tick infestations in Montgomery often require coordinated indoor + outdoor treatment plus pet medication. Signs: pets restlessly scratching, bites in clusters of three on ankles, ticks crawling on light-colored clothing.

Rodents start house fires by chewing electrical wiring — a leading cause of unexplained electrical issues in Montgomery. Signs: droppings in the attic, gnaw marks on wires, scratching sounds in walls or ceilings at night.